Shed of the Year award entries are now open

THE 18th annual Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition is now live for entries with a new category introduced: Young Sheddie of the Year, which is for shed creators and decorators aged 18-25 who have created a shed for work, play, or a place to chill.

The new category is just one of seven that Sheddie hopefuls can enter to be in with the chance of winning a prize.

Alongside £1,000 in cash and £250 worth of Cuprinol products, this year’s winner will also be awarded an exclusive overnight stay in a relaxing nature resort.

“We’re super excited about launching this new prize,” says Cuprinol creative director, Marianne Shillingford.

Categories for Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2024 include: Young Sheddie of the Year, Most Colourful Shed, Simple but Effective, Budget Shed, Unexpected/ Unique Cabin or Summerhouse, Nature’s Haven, Pub or Entertainment, Workshop or Studio Shed.

Head judge and founder of the competition, Andrew Wilcox, is as intrigued as ever to see what this year’s entrants bring to the table and he says: “It will be fascinating to see how the upcoming summer of sport events might inspire the entries in our pub and entertainment category.

“We have seen a growing number of participants using recycled materials and making more sustainable choices when it comes to creating their sheds and these are factors we will consider closely as we select finalists for the Nature’s Haven category this year.

“I’m also extremely excited to see the submissions in our new category.”

To enter Shed of the Year 2024, visit www.readersheds.co.uk and share a minimum of six images of the shed, alongside an explanation of the inspiration behind the creation. Entries close May 31 at midnight.