The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® video contests were launched to create a new perspective and regional awareness on the exciting career opportunities that exist in manufacturing for students, parents, teachers, and the community. Contests in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area are produced by Catalyst Connection in Pittsburgh, PA.
Voting times: Mar 17th, 2025 (12:01 am) – Mar 21st, 2025 (11:59 pm)
Contest voting has ended.
Best of PA Nominee
Contest Awards
| Best Overall Video | 1st Place: Mount Lebanon (MECCO) |
| 2nd Place: Butler Area Team #1 (Oberg Industries) | |
| Viewers Choice | 1st Place: Butler Area Team #2 (JSP) |
| 2nd Place: Butler Area Team #1 (Oberg Industries) | |
| Outstanding Creativity | 1st Place: Moon Area (SMS Group) |
| 2nd Place: Mount Lebanon (MECCO) | |
| Exceptional Use of Technology | Burrell (Aerotech) |
| Best Manufacturing Message | 1st Place: Mount Lebanon (MECCO) |
| 2nd Place: Freeport Area (Butler Technologies) | |
| 3rd Place: Baldwin-Whitehall (Ace Wire Spring & Form) | |
| Outstanding Rookie School | 1st Place: Woodland Hills (E.H. Schwab) |
| 2nd Place: Highlands (JV Manufacturing) | |
| Best Promotion | Apollo Ridge (Composidie, Inc.) |
Contest Videos
sponsors
The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contests are supported regionally by their sponsors and partners. Production support is provided for several Pennsylvania contests by eMediaWorks in Center Valley, PA, and additional support in Pennsylvania is provided by Sahl Communications and EmpowerStar Enterprises.
Contest Sponsors
Featured Manufacturers
Contest Manager
Hannah Kusenko
Catalyst Connection
724.980.0742
