Shed of the Year 2026 returns for its 20th year
The UK’s most creative shed competition is back for 2026, with its most special competition yet in honour of the 20th year!
When does Shed of the Year launch?
The competition launches for 2026 on the 25th March. Once again inviting owners from across the UK to submit their creations.
Kicking off another exciting year of celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the nation’s passion for outdoor spaces.
This year, the competition has a new sponsor – leading garden building retailer, Tiger.
When was Shed of the Year founded?
The competition has run for 20 years, since 2006, and has now grown into a cultural phenomenon. It attracts thousands of entries, from traditional garden sheds to the extraordinary, one of a kind creations.
This year, it promises to be bigger than ever, with the introduction of new categories, and for the first time, individual category sponsors. These include Protek Products, Horsforth Brewery, and St Gemma’s Hospice – reflecting the diversity and innovation seen in sheds across the country.
What are the categories for Shed of the Year 2026?
The categories for 2026, including new and returning categories include:
- Eco Haven
- Workshop/Studio – sponsored by Horsforth Brewery
- Most Colourful Shed – sponsored by Protek Products
- Cabin/Summerhouse
- Pub/Entertainment – sponsored by Horsforth Brewery
- Community Shed – sponsored by St Gemma’s Hospice
- Budget Champion
- Garden Sanctuary
- Unexpected/Unique – sponsored by Protek Products
- Simple but Effective
- Regional Winner (new for 2026)
- Tiger in the Wild (exclusive category for Tiger customers)
Shed fans can begin entering the competition now, with judging and public voting taking place in the lead up to the overall winner being crowned in July.
If you have entered your shed in the past but didn’t win – in an individual category or overall – entrants are encouraged to enter again as each year you have a fresh chance.
Andrew Wilcox, founder and head judge of shed of the year told us: “As we celebrate 20 years of Shed of the Year, partnering with Tiger feels like a natural fit.
“Launching the competition in Spring gives people the perfect opportunity to start thinking about their outdoor spaces as we head into the warmer months.
“We’re taking the competition to the next level this year, with new categories that reflect how the role of the humble garden shed has evolved.
“For instance, the Community shed category, sponsored by St Gemma’s Hospice, highlights how a great shed can impact an entire community.”
Find out more about the previous winners of Shed of the Year and how to make your entry stand out here.
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