Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce announced 108 nominees will compete in the 11th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
The competition showcases the state’s $73.8 billion manufacturing industry and includes a dozen products manufactured in Northeast Wisconsin.
The nominated Wisconsin-made products will first compete in a Popular Vote Round beginning Sept. 21. The Top 16 vote earners will advance to the Manufacturing Madness portion of the competition, competing in rounds of head-to-head matchups until one winner is ultimately determined.
Voting throughout the contest is open to the public at madeinwis.com; voters are encouraged to vote once daily by email. Ultimately, the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin will be crowned at WMC’s Business Day in Madison on Oct. 27.
https://media.wmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/17112910/CoolestThing_List-of-Nominees_2026.pdf
