FASTSIGNS Crawley wins Franchisee of the Year on 30th anniversary

UK signage franchise, FASTSIGNS UK, has celebrated the end of another year with its annual convention and awards ceremony, which brought together franchisees, suppliers, and industry professionals from across the network.

The event, hosted at The Belfry Hotel in Nottingham, saw a day of workshops and collaborative sessions, ending with its yearly awards ceremony, where a total of 14 awards were presented.

At the awards, FASTSIGNS Crawley claimed the Franchisee of the Year accolade, after 30 years in business since opening its doors in 1995. Led by owners and directors Melanie Martinez, Jose Martinez, and Alan White, FASTSIGNS Crawley provides a variety of signage, graphics, and visual communications services for clients across the South East of England.

The FASTSIGNS Crawley team was recognised for “their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation,” with a statement from FASTSIGNS adding: “Their ongoing investment in providing high-quality signage, combined with a strong focus on enhancing the customer experience, has set them apart as leaders in the signage sector.”

In addition to receiving the Franchisee of the Year award, FASTSIGNS Crawley also earned recognition in several key categories including a Special Recognition Award for its lasting impact within its local business community, and a Bronze Sales Award for its 2025 sales performance.

Melanie Martinez, director and owner at FASTSIGNS Crawley, says: “To win this award in the same year we celebrate 30 years of business in Crawley is incredibly special for all of us.

“We’re truly thankful for the continued support from our entire community. This moment is more than an achievement – it’s a reminder of how much stronger we become when we grow together, invest in our team, and embed ourselves in our local network. What a way to end the year.”

John Davies, managing director at FASTSIGNS UK, adds: "This year’s convention demonstrated what an exceptionally strong period it has been for our entire network.

“Crawley’s recognition as Franchisee of the Year comes at a particularly meaningful moment of 30 years in business. The hard work shown by Alan, Melanie, Jose, and the team continues to inspire our wider network. Their energy and ideas shone through at the convention. We’re excited to see how they evolve and thrive over the coming decades.”

The full list of award winners at the FASTSIGNS UK 2025 convention event is below:

Special Recognition
FASTSIGNS Hammersmith

Supplier of the Year
Runner Up #2: Pyramid
Runner Up #1: Make It Happen
Winner: Metamark

Employee of the Year
Runner Up #2: FASTSIGNS Leeds
Runner Up #1: FASTSIGNS Manchester
Winner: FASTSIGNS Sheffield

Marketing Excellence
FASTSIGNS St Albans

Sales Star of the Year
FASTSIGNS St Albans

Sales Professional Highest Revenue
3rd Place: FASTSIGNS Leeds
2nd Place: FASTSIGNS Hammersmith
Winner: FASTSIGNS Manchester

Sales Achievement of the Year
3rd Place: FASTSIGNS Hammersmith
2nd Place: FASTSIGNS Leeds
Winner: FASTSIGNS Manchester

£’s Value Increase Winner
FASTSIGNS Manchester

% Value Increase Winner
FASTSIGNS Northampton

Consumer Fusion Success Award Winners
FASTSIGNS Hull, Leeds, Manchester, Northampton, and Peterborough

Mentor Appreciation
FASTSIGNS Portsmouth, Crawley, and Leeds

Central Marketing Fund Board Members
Melanie Martinez, Mark Phelps

Project of the Year
Runner Up: FASTSIGNS Leeds (The Principal York/The Milner)
Runner Up: FASTSIGNS Huddersfield (The Moorland Inn)
Winner: FASTSIGNS Sheffield (Play Padel)

Comprehensive Customer Solutions
Runner Up: FASTSIGNS Manchester (Altecnic)
Runner Up: FASTSIGNS Crawley (Crawley Town FC)
Winner: FASTSIGNS Hull (Little Astronauts)

Franchisee of the Year
Melanie and Jose Martinez, and Alan White (FASTSIGNS Crawley)