Champions of Community: UK Men’s Sheds Awards 2025 Winners Announced!

by Shedblog.co.uk · December 1, 2025

The wait is finally over! The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) has officially announced the winners of the 2025 Men’s Sheds Awards, and what an incredible year it has been.

On Thursday, 27 November 2025, Shedders, volunteers, and supporters gathered at the prestigious House of Commons in Westminster to celebrate the extraordinary “extraordinary stories of ordinary people.” The ceremony highlighted the creativity, camaraderie, and life-changing impact that Sheds have on communities across the UK.

From supporting mental health to restoring local heritage, this year’s finalists proved once again that a Shed is far more than just a place to fix things—it’s a place to build connections.

Here are the inspiring winners who took home the trophies this year.

? UK Shed of the Year 2025: Men’s Shed Blaenau Gwent

The night’s top honour went to Men’s Shed Blaenau Gwent (South Wales), crowned the UK Shed of the Year 2025.

This Shed truly embodies the spirit of the movement. They impressed the judges with their diverse range of activities, including a thriving podcasting setup and a ladies’ group. However, it was their intergenerational mini-golf project—built by Shedders alongside local schoolboys to help improve school attendance—that stole the show.

Category Winners

The talent across the categories was fierce, with every winner showcasing a unique way to give back to their community.

Health and Wellbeing Award:
Broadstairs Town Shed (Kent)
Recognised for their holistic approach to member health, including “Wellbeing Mondays” and “Creative Fridays” that provide vital spaces for connection and mental health support.
Community Project Award:
Reddish Men’s Shed (Stockport)
Winners for their fantastic “Bike Giveaway” scheme. The Shed restores old bicycles and donates them to local groups and schools, promoting sustainability and affordable transport.
Partnership Award:
Shrewsbury Men’s Shed (Shropshire)
Honoured for their “Men Like Us” initiative in partnership with the local NHS Trust, offering crucial social prescribing support for men battling illness.
Armed Forces Award:
Ripon Men’s Shed (North Yorkshire)
Recognised for their heartfelt D-Day anniversary project, which included a knitted Churchill Tank, raising funds and awareness for Help for Heroes.
Heritage & Habitat Award:
Braunton Men’s Shed (Devon)
Took home the award for their ambitious transformation of railway carriages into workshops and their environmental work building wildlife boxes.

? Shedder of the Year

A special congratulations to Robert Taylor of Medway Men in Sheds (Kent), who was named Shedder of the Year. Robert was celebrated for his resilience and remarkable leadership, inspiring his fellow Shedders despite facing personal health challenges and blindness.

Special Recognition

The judges also gave Special Recognition Awards to the Humber Shed Alliance and the Octopus Shed Project for their tireless collaborative work and dedication to men’s health initiatives.

A Massive Congratulations!
We want to extend a huge congratulations to all the winners, finalists, and nominees. Whether you took home a trophy or not, the work you do every day to tackle loneliness and build friendships is the real prize.

Does this inspire you to get involved? Whether you want to learn a new skill, make some friends, or just have a cup of tea and a chat, there is likely a Shed near you waiting to welcome you.

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Champions of Community: UK Men’s Sheds Awards 2025 Winners Announced!