The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contest for New York’s capital region is produced by the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) in Albany, NY, and its partners. We invite you to join our mission to promote STEM education and careers in manufacturing. We are actively seeking sponsors, manufacturers and volunteers.

2025 Awards Event
Wednesday, March 19
GE Theater at Proctors Theater, Schenectady, NY
Teams and Manufacturers
Albany Leadership Charter School | NSH USA Corporation |
Central Park Middle School | Environment One |
Hoosick Falls Junior High School | Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions |
KIPP Albany Community Charter Middle School | Centrotherm Eco Systems |
Mont Pleasant Middle School | P1 Industries |
Stephen & Harriet Myers Middle School | Atlas Copco Comptec |
North Albany Middle School | Plug Power |
Shaker Middle School | Aquatic Development Group |
Contest Videos
Coming soon
Sponsors
The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contests are supported regionally by their sponsors and partners. Production support is provided by eMediaWorks with additional support provided by Sahl Communications and EmpowerStar Enterprises.