Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

Are YOU the Coolest Thing MADE in Yamhill County? Nominations OPEN!

 🏆 What's the Coolest Thing Made in Yamhill County?

The 2025 Contest is Open – Let’s Celebrate Local Manufacturing!

From precision parts to cutting-edge tech, Yamhill County is home to some seriously impressive manufacturing – and now it’s time to show it off.

We’re proud to launch the “Coolest Thing Made in Yamhill County” contest, highlighting the innovation, ingenuity, and excellence of our local manufacturers.

We celebrated APT - Applied Physics Technologies and their thermionic emitter in 2024 ... WHO will it be in 2025?

🔧 Why Enter?

• Put Your Product on the Map – Gain recognition across the county and beyond for the work your team is doing.
• Highlight Local Industry – Show the community how manufacturing powers our economy and fuels innovation.
• Engage and Inspire – Rally your workforce, customers, and community to vote and support your success!

📅 Entry Deadline: August 29, 2025
If you’re manufacturing something amazing right here in Yamhill County, we want to see it!

Submit Nominations: Coolest Thing Made in Yamhill County

Self-Nominations are preferred!

Voting Opens:  September 10, 2025

Winner Announced:  October 15, 2025

Yamhill County Winners will be recognized in a special edition by the News Register and will be recognized at MEDP’s Annual McMinnovation Awards Event:  October 15, 2025 and in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day: October 3, 2025.

Want to learn more?  See the Coolest Thing Flyer here.