The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation announced the winners of the national plumbing apprentice contest. The contest was held over three days – October 27th to 29th in Grand Rapids, Mich. on the tradeshow floor during the PHCC—National Association’s CONNECT 2025 event. A total of seventeen plumbing apprentices from across the nation took part.
First place went to Josh Vogt of Bombard Mechanical in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was sponsored by A.O. Smith.
Second place went to Cody Green of Midwestern Mechanical in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was sponsored by Moen.
Third place went to Daniel Pritchett of Reichelt Plumbing in Schererville, Indiana. He was sponsored by the Copper Development Association.
The plumbing apprentices were required to rough-in a bathroom system. The set-up includes a toilet, sink, and shower, complete with supply, waste and vent lines, plus cleanouts and extra features designed to test the contestants’ knowledge and skills. The test set-up includes a variety of pipe materials and corresponding joining methods.
For more, visit www.phccfoundation.org.