Two Kansas City-Area Apprentices Win National Craft Championships Awards

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 28 — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America announces that two Kansas City-area apprentices have been recognized as national champions at the 2025 National Craft Championships (NCC), held during ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas.

• Ethan James Anderson, an apprentice with KC One Service Co., earned the Safety Award in the electrical: residential-commercial category.
• Logan Stanley, an apprentice with Temp-Con LLC, won the Gold Award in the sheet metal category.

Hosted by ABC National, the NCC is one of the construction industry’s premier competitions, showcasing the nation’s top craft professionals. Nearly 200 skilled apprentices and trainees from across the country competed in 15 categories, demonstrating their technical expertise, precision and commitment to safety. Participants underwent a rigorous evaluation process, including a written exam and a hands-on performance test.

“These awards are a testament to the exceptional skill and dedication of our local apprentices,” said Michele Roberts-Bauer, president of ABC Heart of America. “Ethan and Logan’s achievements reflect not only their hard work but also the high-quality training and opportunities provided by their employers and the merit shop industry. We are incredibly proud to have them represent Kansas City and ABC Heart of America on the national stage.”

ABC is dedicated to developing the safest and most skilled workforce in the construction industry. Through its comprehensive workforce development strategy, ABC and its affiliates nationwide offer more than 800 apprenticeship, craft, safety and management education programs, including over 450 government-registered apprenticeship programs across 20 occupations. Locally, ABC Heart of America trains nearly 400 apprentices across nine trades. These programs equip the next generation of craft professionals with the training, hands-on experience and safety knowledge necessary to succeed.

Since its inception in 1987, the NCC has celebrated the future of the construction industry by highlighting top talent and promoting workforce development. ABC’s commitment to training ensures a strong and skilled workforce for the future.

For more information about the National Craft Championships and a full list of 2025 winners, visit abc.org/ncc.

About ABC Heart of America

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association founded in 1950, representing more than 23,000 members. The ABC Heart of America chapter has served contractors and the construction industry across Missouri and Kansas since 1975. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 chapters help members develop people, win work, and deliver projects safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of their communities. Visit us at abcksmo.org.