Kirkland business Fastsigns was named one of the top 25 centers out of more than 500 locations at the 2014 Fastsigns Convention, which was recently held in Anaheim, Calif.

The locally owned and operated business received the CEO Circle Award, which is given to the 25 centers in the U.S. and Canada with the highest sales volume from the previous year. This is the first time the center has received this recognition.

“My team and I are so proud to be ranked No. 14 in the country and to be recognized with the CEO Circle Award,” said Greg Shugarts, owner of Fastsigns of Kirkland. “This award commends all of the hard work, excellent customer service and innovative thinking that our entire team provides every day.”

The center provides a wide range of comprehensive visual communications solutions, including wall, window and floor graphics, architectural signs, tradeshow displays, wayfinding solutions, vehicle wraps, digital signs and more. Shugarts said he will continue to grow his business by providing clients with the most cutting-edge products and services so they can reach their goals and stand out in their competitive markets.

Fastsigns of Kirkland has been doing business in the area for 24 years and is located at 12004 NE 85th St.

“The continued support of our customers is one of the biggest reasons we received this award,” said Shugarts. “We look forward to continue serving Kirkland and the surrounding communities and making 2014 another great year.”