Celebrating innovation.
Elevating Missouri Manufacturing.
How It Works:
Coolest Things Made in Missouri
Celebrating Innovation.
Elevating Missouri Manufacturing.
What is this?
Coolest Things Made in Missouri is a partnership between Missouri Association of Manufacturers and Business Authority News/Springfield Business Journal. There is no cost for submission and our goal is to celebrate manufacturing in Missouri. We are proudly supported by Governor Mike Kehoe, Lt. Governor David Wassinger and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce.
A high-profile printed and digital publication
Year-long feature exposure through email and web content
A live awards celebration at the Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show and Conference in Branson
Who Can Apply?
Any manufacturer who makes a physical product in the state of Missouri is eligible.
You can apply directly or be
nominated by someone else.
There’s no cost to apply, and we accept one product submission per comany.
important dates
important dates
Septemeber 9, 2025
Applications due by end of day
OCTOBER 15, 2025
Judging by an independent panel by professionals across the state begins, with more details in the FAQ.
November 22, 2025
Finalists announced on
SBJ.net and CoolestThingsMadeinMO.com
January 5, 2026
Print & digital magazine featuring
honorees comes out
February 24, 2026
Live awards event in Branson
march 1, 2026
Email campaign begins
How to Apply
1
Fill out the
application form
Click the button below to access the official 2025 Coolest Things Made in Missouri application form.
Basic company and contact info
A short questionnaire about your product
Two high-resolution photos
of your product
2
WATCH FOR A
CONFIRMATION EMAIL
After you submit, you will see a thank-you screen — but your application is only complete once you receive a confirmation email from Springfield Business Journal.
3
stay tuned
If selected as one of Missouri’s
16 Coolest Products, you’ll be featured in our various platforms.
Print and digital statewide magazine
Year-long biweekly email campaign
Live awards event in Branson