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, PA, area are produced by Catalyst Connection in Pittsburgh, PA.
Voting times: Mar 23rd, 2026 (12:01 am) – Mar 27th, 2026 (11:59 pm)
Contest voting has ended.
Best of PA Nominee
Contest Awards
| Best Overall Video | 1st Place: Somerset Area (Martin-Baker America) |
| 2nd Place: Belle Vernon Area (DMI Companies) | |
| Viewers Choice | 1st Place: Indiana Area (Clark Metal Products) |
| 2nd Place: Belle Vernon Area (DMI Companies) | |
| Student Choice | 1st Place: Belle Vernon Area (DMI Companies) |
| 2nd Place: Connellsville Area (Intervala) | |
| Outstanding Creativity | 1st Place: Franklin Regional (E.H. Schwab) |
| 2nd Place: Connellsville Area (Intervala) | |
| 3rd Place: Indiana Area (Clark Metal Products) | |
| Most Effective Editing | 1st Place: Somerset Area (Martin-Baker America) |
| 2nd Place: River Valley (JWF Industries) | |
| Best Manufacturing Message | 1st Place: Greater Johnstown (J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers) |
| 2nd Place: Somerset Area (Martin-Baker America) | |
| 3rd Place: Apollo Ridge (Metal Solutions) | |
| Best Career Story | 1st Place: Belle Vernon Area (DMI Companies) |
| 2nd Place: River Valley (JWF Industries) | |
| Outstanding Rookie School | 1st Place: Belle Vernon Area (DMI Companies) |
| Best Promotion | 1st Place: Franklin Regional (E.H. Schwab) |
Contest Teams
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 Contact
Hannah Bonelli
Catalyst Connection
724.980.0742
