Door County Candle's Ukraine candle will not be one of the eight products moving onto the next round of the Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin contest orchestrated by the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. The top vote-getter in the initial field of 16 Wisconsin-made products, the popular candle that caught the eye of the entire nation in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine was ousted by Green Bay-based Medalcraft Mint's military medals and insignias. If they had won, the Ukraine candle would have gone up against Iron Ridge-based PS Seasoning's The Works Burger Blend seasoning. Despite the loss, the candle's impact continues to be felt as it has raised over $1 million for Razom for Ukraine. Door County Candle owner Christiana Trapani said on the Faces of the Farmers podcast last month that it has had an enormous impact overseas and right here at home.

Door County Candle joined Marine Travelift in Sturgeon Bay, SAS Forks in Luxemburg, and the Washington Island Ferry, among other local businesses featured in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The other products featured in the final eight include soda, custom-built metal benches, maple syrup evaporators, wireless hunting and fishing sensors, lawn tractors, and popcorn.