MADISON, Wis. — The top 4 products in the 10th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest were announced on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
What we know
The competition, by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group, showcases the state’s $73 billion manufacturing industry and career opportunities.This year, nearly 150 products were nominated for the competition.
The backstory
Since the contest’s inception, over a thousand products representing a wide array of industries have been nominated. Winning products have included beverage dispensers, firetrucks, cranes, motorcycles, military vehicles, robotic carts, rifles, and even kringle.The final round of voting to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16. Individuals can vote once per day, per email address, until noon on Oct. 23.
The winner will be crowned at WMC’s Business Day event in Madison that same day.