UK Men’s Shed Association (UKMSA) has announced the finalists for this year’s Shed of the Year Awards. The national award scheme, which is organized by UKMSA, recognizes the outstanding efforts of individuals and groups in their Men’s Sheds and local communities.
According to UKMSA, the number of submissions for this year’s awards has exceeded expectations and the quality of entries has been exceptional. “Each year, entries get better and better. With more submissions than ever, and of such a high standard, this year’s finalists have really highlighted the excellent work they are all doing in their local communities,” said a spokesperson for UKMSA.
The Trustees of UKMSA, headed by chair Rob Lloyd, expressed their admiration for the finalists and emphasized the positive impact that Men’s Shed participation has on loneliness, social isolation, physical health, and mental health. “We know how well Men’s Shed participation helps with loneliness, social isolation and both physical and mental health. These finalists demonstrate the breadth, depth and creativity of the projects they each undertake and the impact they have on participants and the wider community,” commented Rob Lloyd.
The 2024 Shed of the Year trophy has been designed and made by last year’s winner, Bootle Tool Shed, and will be handed over to this year’s winner during the awards ceremony.
The finalists for each award category are as follows:
– Health and Wellbeing Impact of the Year: Caerau Men’s Shed, Medway Men In Sheds, Hythe Shed (at the pier)
– Shed Partnership of the Year 2024: Pontypridd Men’s Shed, Letchworth Men In Sheds, Broadstairs Town Shed
– Shed Volunteer of the Year 2024: Mark Mantle from Ludlow Men’s Shed, David Finch from Men’s Shed Blaenau Gwent, Chris Oldfield from Bethlem Community Men’s Shed
– Community Project of the Year 2024: Rhyl Men’s Shed, Heatons’ Men In Sheds, Llanfyllin Shed
– Shed of the Year: Petersfield Men’s Shed, Poringland and District Men’s Shed, Shrewsbury Men’s Shed
All finalists have been invited to the Shed of the Year Awards and Afternoon Tea, which will take place in the State Rooms of the Speaker’s House in the House of Commons on International Men’s Day, Tuesday 19th November 2024. The event will be hosted by Mr Speaker, The Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP.
The Shed Awards are sponsored by TiteFix, with specially designed trophies for the winners created by Carveco. For more information about the Shed of the Year Awards, please visit: https://menssheds.org.uk/shed-awards-2024/.
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