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Coolest Thing
Made in WV
Tournament!
An online voting tournament that showcases the world-class products manufactured in the Mountain State. Nominated companies compete head-to-head through open voting— with West Virginians deciding who takes home the title. Paid advertising is prohibited - this is a pure people's choice contest!
Made right here in
West Virginia
The Coolest Thing Made in WV is an online voting, bracket-style tournament that showcases the world-class products manufactured in the Mountain State.
Nominated companies compete head-to-head through Fan Favorites voting and elimination rounds — with West Virginians deciding who takes home the title.
Paid advertising is prohibited. This is a pure people's choice.
Rules
Nominations are open to the public: August 1 – August 15 (Saturday to Saturday).
Open Voting runs August 17 – September 7 (Monday to Monday, 4 weeks).
The Top 5 Made in WV Products will be announced on September 21.
The Winner will be announced on October 2.
Any product made in West Virginia using a manufacturing process is eligible for nomination. Company headquarters do not have to be located in West Virginia.
A company can have multiple products nominated, but only one product per company can advance to the tournament.
Nominated companies may use social media, press, and other channels to promote their product; paid advertising of any kind is prohibited.
A winning company may not compete in the tournament for one year. A winning product cannot participate again.
All companies that receive an eligible nomination will be notified by the West Virginia Manufacturers Association.
WVMA reserves the right to determine eligibility of products and enforce these rules at its sole discretion.
2026 Schedule
Saturday, August 1 – Saturday, August 15
Nominations
Monday, August 17 – Monday, September 7
Open Voting
Monday, September 21
Announce Top 5 Products
Friday, October 2
🎉 Winner Announcement