Plaques that display profiles of the 16 honorees from Coolest Things Made in Missouri

APPLICATIONS & NOMINATIONS


Who Can Apply?

Any manufacturer who makes a physical product in the state of Missouri is eligible.You can apply directly or be nominated by someone else. There’s no cost to apply, and we accept one product submission per company.


How to Apply

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Fill out the application form

Access the official Coolest Things Made in Missouri application form. We will need:

Basic company and contact info

A short questionnaire about your product

Two high-resolution photos of your product

2027 Coolest Things Made in Missouri nominations and applications will open soon! Stay tuned!

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After you submit, you will see a thank-you screen — but your application is only complete once you receive a confirmation email from Springfield Business Journal.

WATCH FOR A CONFIRMATION EMAIL

If selected as one of Missouri’s 16 Coolest Products, you’ll be featured in our various platforms.

Print and digital statewide magazine

Year-long biweekly email campaign

Live awards event in Branson

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stay tuned


nominatIONS

Nominations are easy! Simply send an email with contact info for the company to mgoodnight@sbj.net and we will send them a direct link to the application form.

2027 Coolest Things Made in Missouri nominations and applications will open soon! Stay tuned!