IDEAL National Championship

IDEAL has reimagined the IDEAL National Championship by transitioning from a single national event to a year-long community program. For more information on how to participate – stay tuned to IDEALind.com  

Relive History

See the intensity and expertise firsthand! Explore IDEAL Electrician National Championship broadcasts and witness the challenges and triumphs of past competitors.

2024 IDEAL Electrician National Championship

2024 IDEAL Electrician National Championship Broadcast

Watch as our 2024 competitors go head-to-head - battling it out for their share of $30,000 in cash, prizes, and the title of 2024 IDEAL Electrician National Champion!

2023 IDEAL National Championship

2023 IDEAL Electrician National Championship Recap

Watch a recap of what went down during the 2023 IDEAL Electrician National Championship. See how the field was narrowed to the top 5 apprentice electricians and what challenges they faced in order to become the new Electrician National Champion.

BEYOND THE COMPETITION

Discover these personal stories behind our skilled electricians in these Wire to Wire and Hall of Champion episodes. These short features showcase the expertise and drive that propelled them to the championship.

HALL OF CHAMPIONS | JIM DONZE

Jim Donze

Jim Donze wants his students to find their motivation for everything they do in life. Watch this Hall of Champions episode presented by ServiceTitan to learn what Jim Donze's "why" is in life.

HALL OF CHAMPIONS | STEVE BREEDS

Steve Breeds

Luis Sanchez had to choose between becoming a nurse or an electrician. Learn why he chose the trades and about his journey over the years competing in the IDEAL Electrician National Championship.After years of attempting to qualify for the IDEAL Electrician National Championship, Steeve Breeds made it to the 2024 final round and competed in the national championship. Making Steeve one of five electricians in the country who made it to the finals, watch the full Hall of Champions presented by IDEAL episode now!

Wire to Wire | Luis Sanchez

Luis Sanchez

Luis Sanchez had to choose between becoming a nurse or an electrician. Learn why he chose the trades and about his journey over the years competing in the IDEAL Electrician National Championship.

Wire to Wire | Josh Tower

Josh Tower

Josh Tower was a professional finalist in the 2022 IDEAL Electrician National Championship. Get to know Josh as he works to be the best electrician and family man he can be.

HALL OF CHAMPIONS

HALL OF CHAMPIONS
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HONORING OUR ELECTRICAL ROOTS

Check out the remarkable electricians who laid the foundation for our celebration of the trades.

Hall of champions

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