Three Finalists Announced for ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ 2025
Three Finalists Announced for ‘Scottish Men's Shed of the Year’ 2025
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) – Scotland’s largest member-led men’s health and wellbeing charity – is delighted to announce the three finalists in this year’s prestigious ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards’ 2025, selected from five outstanding regional winners.
Following an inspiring showcase of camaraderie, creativity, and community impact from across the country, the following Men’s Sheds have been shortlisted as national finalists:
Each of the five regional winners stood out for their remarkable commitment to supporting men’s health and wellbeing, fostering intergenerational connection, and enriching their communities with creative and meaningful projects.
Jason Schroeder, SMSA Executive Officer, said: “All five regional winners demonstrated the power of Scottish Men’s Sheds to transform lives and build stronger communities. It was no easy task narrowing it down, but the three national finalists have truly gone above and beyond in their reach, activities, and innovation. We congratulate them all and look forward to celebrating the final winner later this year.”
The SMSA also warmly recognises the two remaining regional winners—Houston & Killellan Church Men’s Shed and Inverness Men’s Shed—as runners-up in this year’s competition. In recognition of their fantastic achievements, both Sheds will receive £250 from the SMSA towards Shed running costs, along with a Regional Winner certificate and the title. With such strong contenders across the board, the judging panel faced an incredibly difficult task in selecting just three finalists.
Voting to decide the overall winner will open on the 29th August 2025 to SMSA members, with the 2025 Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year announced at the SMSA National Gathering, AGM and Awards event on the 3rd October.
