AWFS Updates Fresh Wood Rules

The Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) announces that the official rules and information for the 2025 Fresh Wood Student Competition are now available online.

The biennial event, which takes place at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, invites U.S high school juniors, seniors, and post-secondary students in woodworking or related programs to showcase their design and craftsmanship.

This year’s rules include several updates, notably new "originality" guidelines and an age limit, now set at 35 years, to encourage emerging talent to participate.

The AWFS said these changes underscore its commitment to fostering innovation while protecting participants' original work, making the Fresh Wood competition an invaluable platform for young professionals entering the woodworking industry.

“The Fresh Wood competition has always highlighted the creativity and skill of student woodworkers, and these updates will continue to support those values,” Angelo Gangone, Executive Vice President at AWFS, said in a statement. “We’re excited to see this year’s entries and support the next generation of woodworking professionals.”

The competition rules and guidelines are available at awfsfair.org/fresh-wood.