TOPEKA (KSNT) - Water tank enthusiasts rejoice, 11 cities in Kansas are competing for the 2024 Tank of the Year. Tnemec Co. Inc., a commercial and industrial paint company, is hosting the competition with participating cities in the USA and Canada. A two-week voting window for the People's Choice of water tank is currently open. The public vote will close on Oct. 18 with the Tank of the Year announcement planned for Oct. 25. Last year's winner was featured in Tnemec's 2024 water tank calendar. A Tnemec committee of water tank enthusiasts will select the other 11 finalists. 1.2 million-pound steam locomotive ‘Big Boy’ Heartland of America Tour released The water towers being voted on in Kansas are: Basehor Cawker City Ellinwood Emporia Ford Kechi Lawrence Mulvane Ottawa Tonganoxie Topeka If you'd like to vote for a water tower in Kansas, click here. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.