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Richard Christianson

Lincoln East HS Students Take First and Honorable Mention in Fresh Wood Contest

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Tension & Flow by Ky Frederick Crossroad Coffee Table by Tyler Harris

Ky Frederick, a student at Lincoln East High School, won first place for “Tension & Flow” in the Design for Production category of the Freshwood student design and build competition at the 2025 AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, Tyler Harris, also of Lincoln East High School, earned an honorable mention for his “Crossroads Coffee Table.”

For their efforts, Frederick earned $1,000; Harris was awarded $250.

Lincoln East High School, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, is an EDUcation member of the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America.

Fresh Wood, created and hosted by AWFS Fair since 1999, brings together high school and post-secondary students from woodworking programs across North America to compete in several categories. Finalists’ pieces were displayed at show.

This year’s Fresh Wood competition was sponsored by KCD Software, a Gold sponsor of the WCA.

View all 2025 Fresh Wood winning projects.

Richard Christianson

AWFS Fresh Wood Student Competition Now Accepting Entries

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) is excited to announce that the Fresh Wood student woodworking competition is now open for entries for its 2025 cycle. High school juniors and seniors, as well as post-secondary students in woodworking and related programs across the United States, are encouraged to submit their projects for this prestigious opportunity.

The deadline to enter is Friday, May 2, 2025.

Finalists will be invited to exhibit their projects at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, taking place July 22–25, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The competition provides a unique platform for student woodworkers to showcase their craftsmanship to thousands of industry professionals and gain national recognition.

Fresh Wood celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence in woodworking. Categories include tables, chairs, design for production, case goods, open category, and the special theme: Spin N’ Shape. Top winners receive monetary prizes, trophies, and industry exposure.

For more information visit awfsfair.org/fresh-wood.

For more information about the AWFS Fair, visit awfsfair.org.

About AWFS Fair
The AWFS Fair, scheduled for July 22-25, 2025, in Las Vegas. The AWFS Fair is a premier international event in the woodworking industry. Serving as a vital hub for global commerce in home and commercial furnishings, the fair brings together manufacturers and distributors of machinery, hardware, plastics, lumber, and construction materials.