SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Manufacturers
& Technology Association (CMTA) is thrilled to announce the
search begins for this year's "Coolest Thing Made in California." The second-annual contest powered
by JPMorganChase, celebrates the innovation and creativity of the
state's manufacturing sector.
The "Coolest Thing Made in California" contest is a unique bracket-style
tournament in which the public can nominate their favorite products
made in the Golden State. This contest highlights the vital role
manufacturing plays in California's economy, which employs 1.3
million people and contributes $310
billion to the state's annual GDP.
"We are excited to kick off the second year of
this contest, showcasing the remarkable products made right here in
California," said Lance Hastings, CEO & President of CMTA.
"The innovation and craftsmanship that our manufacturers bring to
the table are truly inspiring, and we look forward to highlighting
the best of the best through this year's contest."
Last year's contest made headlines, as more than 90,000 votes
were cast, and CMTA reached more than 95,870 social media accounts
during the weeks-long contest. California's Lieutenant
Governor Eleni Kounalakis partnered
with CMTA to promote the contest and presented the awards during
National Manufacturing Day 2023. Four companies went head-to-head
vying for the first-ever title of 'Coolest Thing Made in
California.' Tesla's Model Y beat
out Carmazzi Caramel Corn's popcorn made in Sacramento, Millennium Space Systems' Victus
Nox made in El Segundo, and
Northrop Grumman's James Webb Space Telescope made in
Redondo Beach.
The contest schedule is as follows:
- Nominations Open: July 29 -
August 8, 2024
- Popular Round: August 12-15,
2024
- Top 16 Round: August 26-29,
2024
- Top 4 Round: September 2-6,
2024
- Awards Ceremony and MakingCA Conference: October
18, 2024
The "Coolest Thing Made in California" contest highlights the outstanding
products manufactured in the state and underscores the importance
of manufacturing to California's
economy and its role in driving innovation.
How it works:
- Nominations: From July 29 to
August 8, 2024, the public can nominate any product made in
California by visiting the contest
website. This is an opportunity to recognize and support local
manufacturers across the state. Please note that products that made
it into the 2023 Top 4 round cannot be nominated again.
- Voting: The contest then moves into a series of
voting rounds where the public decides which products advance to
the next round. There are four rounds of voting starting with the
Popular Round which will narrow the field to the top 16 products. A
bracket is formed from the Top 16 Round and voting continues to the
Top 8 Round, to the Top 4 Round, and finally, the selection of the
winner.
- Awards Ceremony: The contest culminates in an
awards ceremony at the MakingCA Conference on October 18, 2024, where the winner will be
announced and celebrated.
To nominate a product or for more information about the contest,
please visit CoolestThingCalifornia.com. Join us in celebrating the
incredible talent and innovation of California's manufacturers ahead of National
Manufacturing Month in October.
About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association has
advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the
California legislature and
administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from
manufacturing in California is
$300 billion per year, roughly 10
percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers
employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in
the state. For more information, visit the CMTA website.
Contact:
Ananda Rochita
Vice President, Communications
CMTA
arochita@cmta.net
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