Electrical Training Alliance Wins 2025 Chapman Prize for Excellence in Economic Prosperity.
Washington, DC, USA – April 28, 2026 – The Daniel and Barbara Chapman Trust proudly announced Electrical Training Alliance as the recipient of the 2025 Chapman Prize. Electrical Training Alliance mission is to prepare individuals for a career in the electrical construction industry through apprenticeship and journey-level education and training by developing courseware and national standards for a national program. As the winner, Electrical Training Alliance will receive a cash award of approximately $100,000.00 to support their continued operations.
The electrical training Alliance has played a transformative role in preparing generations of skilled electrical workers through hands-on apprenticeship programs that combine technical instruction with real-world experience. Since its inception, the electrical training Alliance has grown into the largest apprenticeship and training program of its kind, having trained more than 350,000 apprentices to journeyman status through local affiliate programs. Its longstanding collaboration between labor and industry serves as a powerful example of how strategic partnerships can expand opportunity while advancing excellence in the skilled trades.
The Chapman Prize Selection Panel was deeply impressed by electrical training Alliance's commitment to equipping individuals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. Through forward-thinking educational practices and a strong emphasis on practical learning, the organization continues to shape the future of workforce development while empowering students to build meaningful and sustainable careers.
“The electrical training Alliance actively supports our Nations Veterans by providing a pathway from the military service to the electrical industry, and this award allows for additional support to reach additional veterans and provide each with a path for their future," said Todd Stafford, Executive Director.
As the winner, electrical training Alliance will receive a cash award of approximately $100,000.00 from the Colonel Daniel T. Chapman and Mrs. Barbara Chapman Trust, the namesake of Virginia natives who established the Chapman Prize, which focuses on recognizing the efforts and achievements of individuals and organizations that have contributed most significantly to improving the quality of life in America. The Trust selected "Economic Prosperity" as the theme for 2025 to recognize organizations that contributed significantly to the improvement of economic prosperity in the United States.
"The selection of electrical training Alliance as this year's recipient of the Chapman Prize is in keeping with fulfilling the legacy of Colonel and Mrs. Chapman," said Christopher Morgan, Vice President and Chief Fiduciary Officer at Burke & Herbert Bank. "We are pleased to serve as the trustee for the Chapman Trust and delighted about this year's selection of an organization that is doing such important work expanding access to apprenticeship and workforce training opportunities,” he added. Burke & Herbert Bank is a community bank headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, offering a full array of financial products and services, including Trust and estate planning.
To learn more about electrical training Alliance, please visit: https://electricaltrainingalliance.org/
The 2026 Chapman Prize theme will be "Arts & Culture” and applications will open in July of this year and close in September. Please visit https://www.chapmanprize.org/
Contact Chapman:
Jessica Morrison
703-437-9720