Norwood 2025 Photo and Video Challenge Winners

Thank you to every single one of you who took part in this year's Norwood Photo/Video Challenge, whether by entering your amazing projects or by casting your votes to support your fellow sawyers.

The results are in for the Norwood 2025 Photo and Video Challenge, and once again, the Norwood community has raised the bar. This annual contest brings together sawyers, builders, and woodworkers from around the world to showcase how they’re using their Norwood portable sawmills to build their dreams, and document the process in powerful, creative ways.

With entries spanning rugged off-grid builds, handcrafted cabins, and fine furniture pieces, this year’s challenge was a true celebration of craftsmanship, self-reliance, and the passion that drives our global community of sawyers.

WINNERS - NORWOOD ADVENTURE

1st Place – Brad Meyer

Buffalos Custom Millworks

2nd Place – Olivier Godbout

3rd Place – Steven and Tim Janszen

Winners - Homes, Cabins and Outdoor Buildings Category

1st Place – Cochise Mott

2nd Place – Alan McNaul

3rd Place – Jeff Parsons

Winners - Furniture, Interiors and Fine Woodworking Category

1st Place – John Motsinger

2nd Place – James Flores

3rd Place – rowan lougheed

A Big Thank You to the Norwood Community



The 2025 Norwood Photo and Video Challenge showed us just how creative and capable Norwood sawmill owners truly are. From first-time builders to seasoned craftspeople, every submission told a unique story about building with purpose and milling with pride.

Congratulations again to all our winners and thank you to everyone who entered and shared your sawmill journey.

‍Want to be part of next year’s challenge? Stay tuned for the Norwood 2026 Photo and Video Challenge announcement coming soon. Until then, keep building, keep filming, and keep inspiring the next generation of sawyers.