The 2010 National Craft Championships in San Diego was the location for the latest opportunity for four ABC of Iowa apprentices to showcase their talent, knowledge, and determination as they competed against the best of the best in the ABC federation.
Apprentices from all over the United States in fourteen different trades converged on the San Diego Bayfront Hilton and the San Diego Convention Center; all vying for the title of National Champion.
Brad Sydnes of Converse Conditioned Air, Inc. (Ames) earned the title of Best Sheet Metal Worker in America when he won the gold medal. Brad adds his name to a long and proud tradition of ABC of Iowa apprentices to win this award and continued the chapter's dominance with its fifth gold medal in the past six years.
Andrew Nelson of Iowa Insulation, Inc. (Nevada) won the silver medal in the Mechanical Insulation competition giving the chapter its first medal in this trade.
Matt Bednarik of Durlam Electric, Inc. (Jefferson) won the bronze medal in the electrical competition which is the largest competition with over 30 competitors. Matt earned the Iowa chapter its 2nd medal in the electrical competition in the past 4 years.
Andrew Evers of Kruck Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc. (Boone) competed in the plumbing competition with a field of 16 competitors and although he did not earn a medal he was very competitive and proudly represented ABC of Iowa.
BRAD SYDNES
Converse Conditioned Air, Inc.
Gold Medal Winner
Sheet Metal
ANDREW NELSON
Iowa Insulation, Inc.
Silver Medal Winner
Mechanical Insulation
MATT BEDNARIK
Durlam Electric, Inc.
Bronze Medal Winner
Electrical