Nominations Open Soon for the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia

Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Synovus announced that nominations for the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia will open at 9:00 AM on June 2. Nominations are open to any Georgia-based company and must be submitted at gachamber.com/coolestthing.

Presented by Synovus, the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia is a new, statewide knock-out-style competition, designed to celebrate Georgia’s outstanding innovators.

Nominations will close at 5:00 PM on June 20, and the competition will be capped at 64 approved entrants. Once all nominations are approved, Georgians can cast their votes in the first round of the competition beginning at 9:00 AM on July 7, with voting closing at 5:00 PM on July 10. To vote for the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia visit gachamber.com/coolestthing.

The winner will be determined through public voting, with the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia being announcement at the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon in Columbus on August 20.

Ed Elkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Norfolk Southern and the 2025 Chair of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce said:

"With the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia, the Georgia Chamber is celebrating that Georgians who have the incredible talent, creativity, and innovation that will drive our economy in the future. We look forward to engaging with Georgia’s next generation of doers, and celebrating the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia at our Congressional Luncheon."

Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber said:

"The Coolest Thing Made in Georgia is a celebration of the talent, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial spirit that will shape our state’s future. This initiative recognizes the groundbreaking ideas and products being created right here at home—ideas that will fuel our economy for years to come. 2025 is the start of a new chapter in Georgia’s economic story. By spotlighting the innovators and makers driving our industries forward, we aim to inspire the next generation of creators and solidify Georgia’s place as a leader in innovation and enterprise."

Kevin Blair, Chairman, CEO & President of Synovus said:

"The Coolest Thing Made in Georgia is a reminder that innovation starts with individuals who care deeply about making an impact, and that’s precisely the kind of spirit that helps strengthen local economies. Being the presenting sponsor of this competition is our way of celebrating the people, businesses and ingenuity behind Georgia’s most inspiring ideas and advancements."