Coolest Thing
Made in Florida

Making Florida a Top 5 State for Manufacturing Jobs

Coolest Thing Made in Florida
Coolest Thing Made in Florida

Coolest Thing Made in Florida

Making Florida a Top 5 State for Manufacturing

Thank You for Voting!

Voting for the Top 8 round is now closed. Thank you to everyone who cast their vote and helped support the Florida-made products competing to be named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida.

The competition is getting closer to the finish line, and the Top 4 will be announced on September 15. Check back soon to see which products are moving on to the next round.

Help Build the Future of Florida Manufacturing

The Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition is about more than recognizing great products. It highlights the manufacturers, innovators and businesses helping strengthen Florida’s economy and advance the Florida 2030 Blueprint goal of making Florida a Top 5 state for manufacturing.

Become a sponsor and support the statewide effort to celebrate Florida-made products, elevate the manufacturers behind them and help strengthen Florida’s position as a national leader in manufacturing.

How the Competition Works

Nomination Period Opens

(April 13 – May 31, 2026)

  • Any product manufactured in Florida is eligible.
  • Businesses, employees, and the public can self-nominate or nominate a company.
Popular Vote – Determines Top 32

(June 15 – July 1st, 2026)

  • Public voting is open to all nominees.
  • Voters may vote once per day
  • Top 32 products advance to the Bracket Competition
Bracket Competition Begins (Single Elimination)

(July 15 – October 23, 2026)

Top 32 → Top 16:
July 15 – July 28

Top 16 → Top 8:
Aug 4 – Aug 18

Top 8 → Top 4:
Aug 25 – Sept 8

Top 4 → Top 2:
Sept 15 – Sept 29

Final Round Voting:
Oct 12 – Oct 23

Winner Announcement

(October 28, 2026)

  • The Coolest Thing Made in Florida will be crowned at the Florida Future Forum!
  • The winner receives statewide recognition, a trophy, media spotlight, and a digital badge.

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Get Involved!

Trade Associations, Local Chambers, Colleges, Universities and Businesses—Help Spread the Word!

  • If you’re part of an economic development organization, trade group, technical school, law firm, or bank, encourage your members to nominate their products!
  • Contact us for co-branding opportunities to support Florida’s growing manufacturing sector.

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General Questions
Email: coolestthing@flchamber.com

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