The first World Balloon Convention was held last month in Dallas Texas. Presented by Pioneer Balloon Company the gathering of Balloonists from around the world was a huge success. Balloonists from 45 countries gathered to share their talents in classes, jams and competitions. One of many Qualatex events held around the world, the Dallas convention featured many of the former IBAC designers and instructors.
According to Norma Roberts of Pioneer “the balloon work was outstanding.”

WBC 2010 Master Designer
Masako Nomura

Golden Light Award
Sue Bowler

New artist of the year
Takehiro Kai

Large sculpture
3rd place - Chen Yi-Wei
2nd place - Masako Nomura
1st place - Federico Onida

One last IBAC (yes, that's right) Crystal Award
Roberta Lever (accepted by Jack and Vanessa)

Medium sculpture
3rd place - Lee Yueh-Hsuan
2nd place - Kyoko Shirai
1st place - Yuka Yamakita

Balloon Figure
3rd place - Ed Chee
2nd place - Frederico Onida
1st place - Takehiro Kai

Table arrangement
3rd place - Yuko Ido
2nd place - Patricia Jacobo
1st place - Tope Abulude

Deliverable sculpture
3rd place - Andrew McDonald
2nd place - Takehiro Kai
1st place - Jack Mattson

Balloon Column
3rd place - Masako Nomura
2nd place - Chen Yi-Wei
1st place - Enza Mondello

Delivery bouquet
3rd place - Rachel Glandon
2nd place - Tania Torre
1st place - Enza Mondello