News Summary
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council have launched the third annual Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition. The event showcases the state’s innovative manufacturing sector and is open to manufacturers of all sizes. Nominations are open until August 15, with winners announced during an October awards luncheon, coinciding with Manufacturing Month. This initiative highlights Arizona’s growing manufacturing sector and its impact on the state’s economy, along with accepting nominations for the 2025 Arizona Manufacturer of the Year Awards.
Arizona is celebrating its innovative manufacturing sector through the third annual Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition, recently unveiled by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council. This statewide contest aims to showcase the creative products manufactured within the state and is open to manufacturers of all sizes, including both global brands and small artisan producers.
The competition highlights the diversity and strength of Arizona’s growing manufacturing sector, which has been setting records and leading the nation in job growth. The Arizona Manufacturers Council Executive Director noted the importance of the competition, indicating that it is an opportunity for manufacturers to present their ingenuity and creativity. In the past, finalists have included a range of innovative products such as solar-powered travel trailers, advanced aerospace systems, and precision-engineered bolts. Notably, the inaugural winner of the competition was the Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter, while the previous year’s title went to the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor.
Nominations for this year’s competition are now open and will remain available until submissions close on August 15. Participants are encouraged to enter their best products for a chance to win, with winners to be announced during an awards luncheon in October. This event coincides with the Arizona Manufacturers Council’s Manufacturing Month programming, further emphasizing the role of manufacturing in the state’s economy.
In addition to the Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition, the Arizona Manufacturers Council is also accepting nominations for the 2025 Arizona Manufacturer of the Year Awards. These awards recognize excellence across various categories within the manufacturing sector, acknowledging the contributions of individuals, companies, and innovative ideas that are crucial to driving Arizona’s economy and impacting the future of U.S. manufacturing.
The Arizona Manufacturers Council aims to celebrate the achievements of manufacturers in the state through both of these competitions. By shining a light on these innovative products and honoring exemplary manufacturers, the council seeks to foster a competitive environment that encourages growth and advancement in Arizona’s manufacturing industry.
The demand for showcasing the best products made in Arizona speaks to the increasing importance of manufacturing in the state’s economy. As the industry continues to expand, both competitions serve as a platform for manufacturers to demonstrate their contributions and celebrate their successes.
Submissions for both the Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition and the Manufacturer of the Year Awards can be made online at HottestThingAZ.com. This initiative is a testament to the dynamic and productive landscape of Arizona’s manufacturing sector, which is poised for continued growth and innovation in the years to come.
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