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During these events, competitors needed
to demonstrate both their problem-
solving and physical skills around cutting,
stripping, crimping, terminating and more
—using IDEAL tools through a challenge
judged by workmanship, safety and time.

This year, the team competitions
were transformed into School and
Contractor Challenges with the goal
of honoring School and Contractor’s
important contributions to the trade
as well as showcasing the talent each
brings to the table. There were new
prizes designated specifically for
them, including a RAM® ProMaster®
Commercial Van w/ Custom Company
Graphics, scholarships and IDEALcash.
“The team competitions are always
an exciting part of the weekend,” said
Sanford. “You get to see team members
play off of each other’s strengths and
really shine when under pressure.”

2019 IDEAL NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP
WINNERS & PRIZES
“Every year, we see the competition taken
to another level,” said Sanford. “Both
Professionals and Students/Apprentices
came to this year’s Championship
Weekend ready to demonstrate the
workmanship and proficiency it takes
to be a world-class electrician.”
Reigning two-time Professional Individual
Champion and two-time Professional
Team Champion, Greg Anliker, proved
he was still at the top of his game taking
home his third Professional Individual
Champion title and $75,000. Jordan
Finfrock from Flatwoods, KY took the top
spot in the Student/Apprentice Individual
category with a prize of $30,000.
Kellenberger Electric’s Clay Noga and
Keith Runkle (Kellenberger 2) took
home first place for the Contractor
Challenge. The two teammates split
the $40,000 prize money, in addition
to $20,000 in IDEALcash & the
RAM® ProMaster® Commercial Van
w/ Custom Company Graphics and a
local marketing support package.

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