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DENVER – Online voting is now open for the Colorado Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado “People’s Choice” Award, giving Coloradans the opportunity to choose their favorite product among this year’s top 10 finalists. Now in its fifth year, the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition celebrates the innovation, creativity and diversity of Colorado’s manufacturing industry.
“The People’s Choice Award gives Coloradans a chance to have a voice in celebrating the incredible products being made right here in our state,” said Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “This year’s finalists represent the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that make Colorado manufacturing so exciting, and we encourage everyone to learn more about these products and vote for their favorites.”
“Southwest is proud to champion the People’s Choice at Coolest Thing Made in Colorado, honoring innovation and celebrating the best of Colorado’s businesses and communities,” said Lexi Muller, senior regional manager of corporate responsibility at Southwest Airlines, the People’s Choice sponsor.
This year’s finalists span industries including aerospace, health care, robotics, advanced manufacturing, outdoor recreation and sustainable building materials, showcasing the breadth of products designed and manufactured across Colorado.
Voters can select up to three of their favorite products from the top 10 finalists for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition. Individuals can vote once per day until voting closes on October 22, 2026. The Colorado Chamber will announce the winners of both the People’s Choice Award and the overall Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition at the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Awards Banquet on November 12.
Votes can be cast on the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado website at coolestthingcolorado.com.
The Colorado Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest is presented by PNC Bank, and the People’s Choice Award is sponsored by Southwest Airlines.
Watch the Chamber’s promotional video featuring all 10 finalists for the People’s Choice Award here.
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce champions free enterprise, a healthy business environment and economic prosperity for all Coloradans. It is the only business association that works to improve the business climate for all sizes of business from a statewide, multi-industry perspective. What the Colorado Chamber accomplishes is good for all businesses, and that’s good for the state’s economy. It was created in 1965 based on the merger with the Colorado Manufacturers’ Association.