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 31st, 2025 (12:01 am) – Apr 4th, 2025 (11:59 pm)
Contest voting has ended.
Best of PA Nominee
Contest Awards
| Best Overall Video | 1st Place: Somerset Area (4 Guys Fire Trucks) |
| 2nd Place: Mount Pleasant Area (Hitachi Energy) | |
| Viewers Choice | 1st Place: Monessen City (Intervala) |
| 2nd Place: River Valley (Clark Metal Products) | |
| Most Creative | 1st Place: Monessen City (Intervala) |
| 2nd Place: Mount Pleasant Area (Hitachi Energy) | |
| Best Manufacturing Message | 1st Place: Somerset Area (4 Guys Fire Trucks) |
| 2nd Place: Greater Johnstown (Lockheed Martin Aeroparts) | |
| 3rd Place: Connellsvile (TSI Touch) | |
| Outstanding Rookie School | Mount Pleasant Area (Hitachi Energy) |
| Best Promotion | Monessen City (Intervala) |
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
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