BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Following the success of its first year in 2025, the Grizzly Makers Challenge is again open for woodworkers to show off their talents for a chance to win great prizes. This unique contest is the perfect opportunity for makers of any skill level to share their work with the woodworking community.

Submissions are accepted from May 18 – July 18, 2026 at grizzly.com/gmc, where the complete rules and guidelines are available to review before entering. Entries will be reviewed by other woodworkers as well as our judging panel, that includes Grizzly founder and CEO Shiraz Balolia and president and COO Shabir Balolia.

The top ten finalists are chosen by popular vote, so sharing on social media is encouraged. After these finalists are chosen, the judges will select the first prize winner, runner-up, and honorable mentions. 

Prizes

• 1st Prize: $4,000 Gift certificate to grizzly.com
• Runner-Up: $2,000 Gift certificate to grizzly.com
• Finalists: $50 Gift certificate to grizzly.com and fun "swag"

Examples of last year's eye-catching projects are available on the competition's gallery of winners.

Grizzly is excited to see more exceptional projects from makers from across the U.S. for the 2026 Grizzly Makers Challenge