The 2026 What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contest for Pennsylvania’s Southern Alleghenies region was produced by the Bedford County Technical Center (BCTC), the Bedford County Development Association, and the Bedford County 21st Century Community Learning Center Consortium.
Voting times: Apr 15th, 2026 (12:01 am) – Apr 17th, 2026 (11:59 pm)
Contest voting has ended.
Best of PA Nominees
Contest Awards
| Outstanding Overall Program | Bedford Area (JLG Industries) |
| Viewers Choice | Chestnut Ridge (American Structure) |
| Best Educational Value | Northern Bedford County (Bedford Farm Bureau Cooperative) |
Contest Videos
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
Lyn Skillington
Bedford County 21st Century Community Learning Center Consortium
814.624.4810
