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Congratulations to the winners of our 13th Annual ReStore ReUse Contest!

Best in Show – Jen Hyde built a mini greenhouse from reused windows. The wood frame was constructed from scavenged wood, the shelves from deconstructed pallets, and the temporary plastic roof cover was found in a box in the garage. The screws, door handle, and hinges were sourced from the ReStore. “I’m hoping to put on a more permanent roof when I find the right size windows,” says Jen.

Art – Michael Bunch brought Glisso the Snail, a moving lantern in the image of an endangered Noonday Globe Snail, to life using almost entirely recycled objects. Segments of easy-up frames, wheelbarrow tires, cardboard, and parts from children’s strollers formed the chassis, while the body structure was assembled from used tent poles, locally harvested willow whips, and tape. The plastic front bumper of a stroller, steel wire, and Christmas ornaments were combined to form the head. Stretch fabric, sheer panels, paint and dyes were used for the shell and skin.

Furniture & Home Decor – Sarah Osborne converted a used kitchen cabinet into a new, inspired mobile kitchen island. Reclaimed pallet wood was glued, sanded, burnt, stained, and sealed with resin to create the countertop, drop leaves, and drawer. Locking wheels were added to the base for functionality. Finally, the cabinet was finished with a wrap of decorative wallpaper and glass rose knobs to complete the look.

Dwelling – Roger Gauthier built a “Little Free Library” for a local church. The screws, roof shingles, doorknob, plexiglass, and much of the plywood used were all sourced from the ReStore. Additional materials needed to complete the project — paint, door hinges, and more plywood — were purchased from a local hardware store.

Photos of winning entries and all submissions can be seen in this online photo album.

This year marked the first addition of public voting to the ReUse Contest judging process, with the community invited to vote for their favorite projects through our website to determine the winner in each of the three categories.

The Best in Show winner was selected by a panel of judges made up of ReStore staff and volunteers. Entries were judged on replicability of concept; quality of design and execution; clarity of description; and quality of photos. Winners received a gift certificate to the Habitat ReStore.

The judging panel was comprised of:

Kim Klaas – Weaverville ReStore Manager
Mary Savitsky – ReStore Volunteer
Eleanor Walther – ReStore Volunteer

Furniture and Home Decor

Dwelling

Art

ReUse Contest Guidelines

WHEN

The contest begins on August 1st, 2024 and ends on September 30th, 2024.

The 13th Annual ReUse Contest will be the first to feature a hybrid judging system, with public voting for the three category winners opening in October. After public voting has closed, the Best in Show winner will be selected by a panel of three judges, composed of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers

WHO

Anyone! (Except employees of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity)

WHAT

The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore is hosting the 13th annual ReUse Contest to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials.

CATEGORIES

Furniture & Home Decor

Furniture & Home Decor is the category for projects that refit, repurpose, or refinish objects for a specific use. This could include redoing a kitchen island with recycled butcher block, turning scrap metal into a functioning lamp, or building a changing table from recycled wood. Entries into this category are not required to be functional, but should be distinct from artwork.

Prize: $200 ReStore Gift Card

Dwelling

Plant, animal, and human living spaces: Dwelling is the category for your greenhouse built from recycled materials, your labor-of-love chicken coop, your adventure-ready van, or your whole-room renovation. Entries into this category should showcase the creation or transformation of a space, whether it’s as small as a shoe-box planter or as large as your barn.

Prize: $200 ReStore Gift Card

Art

It’s all in the name: Art is the category for your up-cycled or recycled creations made for their aesthetic or conceptual properties. Shadow box dioramas, wood-burned signs, paintings and sculptures alike fall under the category of Art. Show us your creativity, ingenuity, and taste with a sustainable twist!

Prize: $200 ReStore Gift Card

Best in Show

The Best in Show winner will be selected by a panel of three judges, composed of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers. Entries will be assessed for the Best in Show award based on:

  • Quality of design and execution
  • Replicability of concept
  • Clarity of description
  • Quality of photos (if we can’t see it well, we can’t judge it fairly)

Prize: $500 ReStore Gift Card

OTHER DETAILS

  • Entries must be submitted electronically using the form provided.
  • Projects should have been completed within the last 2 years.
  • You may submit up to three separate projects (individually). Any submissions after your first three entries will not be considered.
  • Re-submission of a project submitted in previous years will not be accepted.
  • Incomplete entries will not be considered.
  • Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity staff reserve the right to change the category of an entry if it does not appropriately fall within your chosen category.
  • Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity staff reserve the right to edit, revise, or shorten the written description of your entry to ensure consistency and clarity for public voting.
  • After public voting has closed, winners will be announced in a press release, on Asheville Habitat’s website and social media pages, and featured in the Asheville Habitat ReStore.
  • Questions? Email reuse@ashevillehabitat.org.

HOW TO ENTER
Complete this online entry form by midnight September 30, 2024.

Entries for the 13th Annual ReStore ReUse Contest have closed. For updates, visit ashevillehabitat.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@ashevillerestore) to stay tuned as we open up public voting in October!

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