2022 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Voting Underway
Voting is now underway for 2022 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas - People's Choice contest!
“The KMC is excited to get the voting started for this year's People's Choice tournament," said Brandie McPherson, KMC Executive Director. "There are 60 Kansas-made products nominated this year but only the top 16 vote-getters will move on to the tournament."
Presented by FORVIS, the Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) launched the competition in 2020 to promote and elevate Kansas manufacturers and to highlight products developed and produced in Kansas and distributed across the U.S. and internationally.
Kansans have until September 16th to vote for their favorite nominated products.
Once in the tournament, the top 16 vote-getters will compete in head-to-head match-ups. The ones that receive the most votes in each match-up will advance to the next round, moving one step closer to winning the ultimate prize – being named the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas - People's Choice.
The contest's new category - Coolest Innovation - received 43 nominations.
"The Coolest Innovation contest will highlight the many ways Kansas manufacturers research and develop new products and work to improve products to address crucial challenges," said McPherson. "A panel of expert judges will use company-completed questionnaires to narrow the nominees to the top four products and then choose the coolest innovation based on a criteria that includes its impact on the challenge it solves as well as on the business, its employees, and customers."
The top four scoring products will be invited to present in-person to the expert panel on October 12th at the Coolest Celebration Reception."
Winners for both categories will be announced during the Kansas Manufacturing Summit on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Kansas Star Casino and Event Center in Mulvane.
Click here to vote for your favorite Kansas-made products.
2022 Competition Details
Voting Rules for People's Choice contest
Voting is open to the public. A voter may vote once per day.
The number of votes received will be reset at the beginning of each round.
The 16 nominated products who receive the most votes will advance to the bracket-style tournament.
The products receiving the highest number of votes in their head-to-head match-ups during each voting period will advance to the next round.
The final round of final four (4) will be decided by popular vote.
2022 People’s Choice Contest Calendar
Aug. 1st – Aug. 26th: Submit Nominations
Aug. 30th – Sept. 16th: Vote for favorite nominated products
Sept. 19th – Sept. 25th: Announce Tournament Bracket of 16, open voting
Sept. 26th – Oct. 2nd: Announce Bracket of 8, open voting
Oct. 3rd – Oct. 11th: Announce Final Round, open voting
Oct. 12th: Coolest Celebration Reception – all 16 products/companies invited
Oct. 13th: Announce People’s Choice 2022 Coolest Thing
2022 Coolest Innovation Contest Calendar
Aug. 1st – Aug. 26th: Submit Nominations
Aug. 30th – Sept. 7th: Nominated products submit Innovation questionnaires
Sept. 20th: Announce Innovation award finalists
Oct. 12th: Innovation award finalists present to judges
Oct. 13th: Announce Innovation award winner
About Kansas Manufacturing Council
An affiliated program of the Kansas Chamber, the Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) is the leading advocacy organization for Kansas manufacturers and companies serving manufacturers, representing small and large manufacturers across the state. It's mission is to provide knowledge, resources and support in order to create a stronger and more prosperous manufacturing sector. KMC is a powerful voice for the state’s manufacturing community and advocates for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across Kansas.
About FORVIS, LLP
FORVIS, LLP ranks among the nation’s top 10 accounting and advisory professional services firms. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver Unmatched Client Experiences™. FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG and represents our forward vision and unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. With more than 5,500 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states as well as across the globe, FORVIS offers assurance, tax, advisory, and wealth management services. Visit forvis.com for additional information.
