The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced it is seeking nominations for the 5th annual “Coolest Thing Made in Fort” competition.
According to a news release, the competition was developed in conjunction with Manufacturing Month, celebrated nationally in October, to bring attention to the innovative achievements of Fort Atkinson’s local manufacturers and craftspeople.
As reported by Fort Atkinson Online, last year, the winners included, in the category of small manufacturer — defined as one having fewer than 50 employees — Hippychick Penny’s Soaps and Body Care for its skincare line.
Receiving the title for a large manufacturer — defined as one having more than 50 employees — was Jones Dairy Farm, recognized for its dry aged bacon, all-natural sausage and naturally smoked ham.
A Fort Atkinson Online story about last year’s competition, banquet and winners in here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/hippychick-soaps-jones-dairy-farm-are-coolest-thing-made-in-fort-award-recipients/.
Nominations are being accepted in two categories: Products made by manufacturers with more than 50 employees, and products made by manufacturers with fewer than 50 employees.
In addition, all nominations must produce products that are created or manufactured in Fort Atkinson; nominations do not have to be products made by Fort Atkinson chamber members; businesses are limited to one product that is featured in the contest, and once a product is nominated, chamber staff will contact the company to confirm the nomination and provide additional contest details, the release stated.
Nominations are due by Monday, Oct. 17.
Those interested is submitting a nomination may do so by visiting: http://estchamber5_15_19.chambermaster.com/form/view/27529.
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to approve or decline nominations based on requirements, the release noted.
Those with questions are encouraged to contact the chamber’s tourism department by phone: 920-563-3210 or email: tourism@fortchamber.com.
Members of Jones Dairy Farm on hand last year — and joined by members of the “Coolest Thing Made in Fort” competition co-sponsor from last year, Johnson Financial Group — receive a trophy along with the title of Coolest Thing Made in Fort Atkinson in the large manufacturing category. The event was held at Carla’s Catering in Fort Atkinson. Jenna Broege, sales and marketing specialist with Jones Dairy Farm, holds the trophy. Other’s pictured include Diane Rue, vice president and senior mortgage loan officer with Johnson Financial Group, front, right; and, back row, from left: chamber ambassador and Jones Dairy Farm sales coordinator Jeanne Schulenburg, Jones Dairy Farm Vice President of Manufacturing Jeff Theder, and Johnson Financial Group Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager in Fort Atkinson Robert Cassiday. File photo/Kim McDarison.
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