THIS IS YOUR MOMENT...
Next Top Maker™ is a high-impact maker competition giving away over $50,000 in prizes, mentorship, and exposure to help creators scale their brands.

we’re giving away over $50,000 in prizes.
Next Top Maker™ is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, share your vision, and unlock the resources that can transform your business into a thriving brand. This is more than a contest, it’s your launchpad.
THE COUNTDOWN TO YOUR BREAKTHROUGH
POWERED BY OUR SPONSORS.
Next Top Maker™ is made possible by company and people that believe in you. Our sponsors fuel the prizes, mentorship, and resources that help makers thrive. When you enter, you’re not only joining Makesy’s community, you’re connecting with an incredible network of companies invested in your success.
WHAT WE'RE GIVING AWAY.

photography package
valued at $10,000

web development package
valued at $10,000

packaging supplies
valued at $200

strategic consulting
valued at $10,000

AI SEO package
valued at $7,200

leadership growth mentorship
valued at $5,900

makesy supplies
valued at $10,000
During the entry window, you’ll submit your application and complete a few quick tasks to earn entries and increase your chances of moving into the next round.
Entry window:
March 5, 2026 – March 14, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
Here's how to enter:
✔️ Fill out the official entry form and tell us about your business and your story
✔️ Repost the official Next Top Maker™ post using IG or TikTok repost button
✔️ Share the official Next Top Maker™ post on stories
We'd love for you to follow us on our socials if you're on these platforms.
✔️ Follow @makesy on Instagram
✔️ Follow Makesy on Facebook
✔️ Follow Makesy on TikTok
✔️ Follow Makesy on YouTube
After the entry window closes, selected makers will advance into the weekly challenge rounds, where the voting will take place.
We’ll announce over the next several weeks a new challenge designed to highlight your creativity, your business, and how you show up as a maker. Once you submit your entry, the audience will vote to see who advances each week.
There will be a total of 3 challenges.
The requirements: each challenge, you’ll post your content on social, copy the direct link to that specific post, and paste it into the corresponding challenge submission form. Once your entry is live, share your unique voting link, that will pop up after you’ve submitted your video on the submission form. Then send and share with friends, family, and your community to rally votes. The sooner you submit your video, the more time you have to rally up votes!
One thing to note: your social media pages must be public in order to submit your videos.
COMPETITION TIMELINE.
Entry Window.
Open submissions + entry tasks to qualify for the Next Top Maker™ competition.
• Complete the entry form and submit a photo of yourself and your product
• Follow Makesy on social media (each platform = more entries)
• Repost the featured Next Top Maker™ post
• Use the official hashtag: #NextTopMaker2026
Behind the Scenes.
Challenge: Show us your process
• Create a short BTS video of you making your product
• Post on social media with our hashtag #NextTopMaker2026
• Upload your submission (we will email you the link to the page to upload)
• The Top 25 with the highest votes from the audience moves on to the second round.
• Share your video link and invite supporters to vote for you to boost your chances to the next round!
Tip: Voting is open during this window so the sooner you upload the more time you have to get votes
Product Pitch.
Challenge: Sell us on your brand
• Record a 2-minute pitch video (think sharktank vibes)
• Tell us who you are, what you make, and why your product stands out
• Post on social media with our hashtag #NextTopMaker2026
• Upload your submission (we will email you the link to the page to upload)
• The top 5 with the highest votes moves to the finals
• Share your video link and invite supporters to vote for you to boost your chances to the next round!
Tip: Voting is open during this window so the sooner you upload the more time you have to get votes
Makers Challenge
Challenge: Put your skills & creativity to the test
• Makesy will provide $$ for you to purchase supplies by April 2, 2026
• Record & show us what products you purchased, what and how you created your final product
• Submit photo & video of your product by April 13 at 11:59pm PST
• Promote your video to secure the most votes and become the winner.
Tip: Voting is open during this window so the sooner you upload the more time you have to get votes
Next Top Maker™ Winner Announced 🎉
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
1. Who can enter Next Top Maker™?
Any maker, creator, or small business owner with a product-based brand is welcome to apply. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale,
this program is designed to support your growth.
2. What does the winner receive?
One Grand Prize winner will receive an exclusive prize package featuring supplies, mentorship, and sponsorship credits valued at over $50,000. Four runner-ups will each receive $1,000 in Makesy store credit plus six months of complimentary access to an AI-powered SEO platform. The top two participants with the highest number of votes will also earn $2,500 in web development credit.
3. How do I enter?
To enter, simply complete the entry form during the open entry period (March 5, 2026 – March 14, 2026), answer a few questions about your business, follow us, and repost on social media. If selected to compete, you’ll move on to complete three video challenges.
4. Does it cost anything to enter?
Nope! Entering is completely free. We believe every maker deserves access to opportunities that can help them grow.
5. How will winners be chosen?
Each week, you’ll submit your entry through that week’s specific challenge form, which will be emailed to you as you advance. To move on to the next round, you’ll need votes from the community, plus your friends and family to secure your spot into the next challenge. When we reach the final challenge, the participant with the highest number of fan votes at the end of the round wins. This is a fully community-driven competition, so don't be shy in sharing your voting link!
6. When will the winner be chosen?
The Next Top Maker winner and runner-ups will be announced April 16, 2026. Entrants will be notified via email and featured on Makesy’s
website and social channels.
7. How can the winner claim the prize?
Winner must respond to makesy within 30 days of notification to claim prize. All prizes are non-transferable and must be redeemed within 30
days of being awarded, unless otherwise specified.
8. Do I have to be a makesy customer to apply?
Not at all. You don’t have to be a current Makesy customer to apply. This competition is open to all eligible makers.
Fine Print. No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion (“Promotion”) is sponsored by Makesy, Inc., located at 5020 Anderson Blvd Suite 200 Haltom City, TX 76117 (“Sponsor”). The promotion is open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry; employees, officers, directors, contractors, and immediate family members of Sponsor and its affiliates are not eligible. The promotion begins on March 5, 2026 at 8am PST and ends on April 17th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST (“Promotion Period”), and entries received outside the Promotion Period will not be eligible. Participants may enter by completing entry form; no purchase or payment is required to participate, and if purchases are mentioned anywhere in connection with the Promotion, a free alternative method of entry will be clearly provided; limit 1 entries per person/email/household unless otherwise stated, and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify incomplete, fraudulent, automated, or non-compliant entries. Winners will be selected either by random drawing conducted on or about [date] from all eligible entries received, with odds of winning dependent on the number of eligible entries received, or community voting. All decisions are final and binding. The total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of all prizes combined is $50,000 USD and may include cash and/or product prizes as described in the Promotion materials; number of winners: 1; no substitution or transfer of prizes is permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion, and Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary. Potential winners will be notified via [email] within approximately 7 days following winner selection and may be required to complete an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release; if a selected winner does not respond within 5 days, an alternate winner may be selected. Winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes associated with prize acceptance, and prizes valued at $600 or more may require completion of a W-9 and issuance of an IRS Form 1099. By accepting a prize, contestants grant Sponsor permission to use their name, likeness, city, and submitted content for promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Promotion if fraud, technical failures, or other factors impair the integrity or proper functioning of the Promotion and is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, misdirected entries, technical failures, internet issues, or unauthorized human intervention. By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and its affiliates from any claims arising from participation or acceptance or use of any prize. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or any other platform used to promote the Promotion. All disputes shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to conflict of law principles.
