This was the 57th annual event for the world’s largest showcase of the skilled trades. In a typical year, SkillsUSA brings together more than 6,400 secondary and post-secondary career and technical education students to compete in 102 trades competitions.

The contest aims to highlight one outstanding individual in each month's issue of PM.

The contest has awarded $120,000 in scholarship money over four years.

This year, nearly 6,100 secondary and post-secondary career and technical education students competed in more than 100 trades contests.

Watts Water Technology launched its “Wild Ride” sweepstakes promotion open to enrolled licensed contractors in the United States and Canada. Prizes include official Harley-Davidson watches, sunglasses, open road motorcycle adventures, and a grand prize of a new Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle.

Contractors are entered into a draw for the motorcycle every time a qualifying purchase is made.

Contractors are entered into a draw for the motorcycle every time a qualifying purchase is made.

Plumbing & Mechanical is looking for some great-looking trucks to feature in its December issue.

To qualify, submitted project work must have been completed between Jan. 1, 2014, and Nov. 30, 2015.

Entries, including the completed application, a comprehensive description of the project, photos, and schematics/drawings, are due by Nov. 1, 2015.