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On April 30, more than 150 craft trainees and apprentices were welcomed to Birmingham, Ala. as the 2014 National Craft Championships were beginning. They spent two days competing—in both a written exam, and a six-hour hands-on project that tested their skills and put them head-to-head with the best in the nation. After hours of preparation and hard work, each of the 13 competitions representing 11 crafts awarded bronze, silver and gold awards along with a new award this year recognizing the apprentices with the safest practices during the competition.

A full list of winners is listed on ABC’s website. Pictures of the winners can also be found on Facebook or on the Meet the Competitors blog.