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Cerrowire “Wires” National Electrical Competition

Posted On: January 19, 2022

An apprentice works with Cerrowire wire during competition at the IDEAL National Championship.

 
Hartselle, AL — Cerrowire was the official wire provider for the 2021 IDEAL National Championship Series in Nashville, Tennessee, December 15-17, 2021.

The high-energy electrical skills competition was a culmination of qualifying rounds held across the U.S throughout 2021. Finals week saw both electrical trade professionals and students/apprentices compete for their chance to win championship titles and their share of over $600,000 in cash and prizes in addition to earning the distinction of being one of the world’s elite electricians.

Family-owned IDEAL Electrical® developed the program in 2016 to highlight professional trades as rewarding career paths. The championship series showcases the essential skills and expertise of the trades and their contributions through the ongoing U.S skilled labor shortage.

Cerrowire President Stewart Smallwood saw the sponsorship as a natural fit for the copper wire manufacturing company. “Ongoing training and workplace skills are key for employee development here at Cerrowire. The IDEAL Championship Series is an innovative way to develop and celebrate skilled trades in America. The best part was seeing families and friends cheering for the men and women as they raced the clock,” Smallwood said.

Of the over 32,000 electricians who competed across the U.S. in preliminary rounds last year, 142 made it to the National Championship in Nashville. Ten electricians came out on top in the apprentice, pro and team competitions. Prizes ranged from $20,000 to $60,000.

The competition will air on Fox Sports in February. The 2022 IDEAL National Championship will be held in early November in Tampa, FL.

Winners celebrate being the best of the best in the U.S.A. at the IDEAL Championship Finals.

Cerrowire President Stewart Smallwood and Vice President of Sales & Marketing Toby Robin attend IDEAL National Championship Finals in Nashville.

Cerrowire brand representative assists attendees as they generate power at the company’s booth at the IDEAL Championship Finals.