Mississippi's contest to find the Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi - celebrating the people, products, and innovation that power our manufacturing economy.
Showcasing the Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi
The Mississippi Makers' Challenge is a statewide competition to spotlight iconic and innovative products manufactured across our state. Entries move from a public nomination and voting phase into a bracket-style tournament to determine the winner.
Source: Mississippi Makers' Challenge.
Nissan Frontier - Canton, Mississippi
The 2025 Nissan Frontier, manufactured in Canton, captured the title after a record round of voting. Final Round of Four competitors included Lockheed Martin's C-130J Hercules (Meridian), PACCAR's MX-11 Diesel Engine (Columbus), and Thermo-Kool's walk-in coolers and freezers (Laurel).
2025 cycle highlights: 70 products nominated and 92,395 votes cast statewide.
Nominations, voting, and brackets
Sponsorships and promotional opportunities are available for participating companies.
Recent winners
Nominations, voting, and sponsorships
MSBA will publish nomination dates, voting windows, and the bracket schedule for the next cycle. Mississippi manufacturers can showcase products, engage employees and communities, and rally support to advance through each round.
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