The Virginia Manufacturing Cup celebrates the incredible work and diversity of Virginia’s manufacturing sector, which has long served as the backbone of our Commonwealth’s economy. Hosted by the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA), the annual program highlights the remarkable diversity of products made across Virginia—from advanced machinery and aerospace components to essential household goods, world-class foods, and cutting‑edge technologies.
VOTING PERIOD: September 21 – October 9
The Virginia Manufacturing Cup now includes a special category designed to spotlight the next generation of innovators: Future Makers.
Future Makers celebrates student creativity, technical skill, and interest in manufacturing by recognizing products created through school programs, CTE courses, robotics teams, maker spaces, and youth engineering initiatives. This category encourages students to explore design, problem-solving, and hands-on fabrication while connecting them to the real-world opportunities offered by modern manufacturing.
1st Place & The Coolest Thing Made in Virginia | Pop-Up Gift Card Box by Prestar Packaging
The Pop-Up Gift Card Box, Prestar Packaging’s flagship customizable product made in Christiansburg, is The Coolest Thing Made in Virginia.
2nd Place | Greenweaver Cap & Gown by Oak Hall
Oak Hall came in second place with its Greenweaver Cap & Gown product line, made from recycled plastic bottles and worn by graduates from across the United States. Manufactured in Salem.
3rd Place | Generator Enclosure by Acoustical Sheetmetal Company
Acoustical Sheetmetal Company rounds out the top three with its Generator Enclosure, which provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. Manufactured in Virginia Beach.
Manufacturing contributes over $52.3 billion to Virginia’s gross state product, accounts for $15.6 billion in goods exports to the global economy, and employs approximately 243,000 private-sector workers at more than 5,000 manufacturing establishments across the Commonwealth. The average annual compensation for a manufacturing job in Virginia is approximately $91,000, well above the state’s average wage. Virginia’s administration remains committed to supporting manufacturers, fostering growth and competitiveness, and raising public awareness that Manufacturing Makes Virginia.
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