News : Anderson is Grand Master again; IPA members win many honors at PGI convention

For the second year in a row, Scott Anderson of Brandon earned the Grand Master honor at the Pyrotechnics Guild International competion.

He won last year's event in Mason City. This year, he earned the top honor from the international fireworks organization after winning or placing well in several categories with his homemade displays.

Adding to his accomplishments this year are awards presented to Anderson's grandson, Tayten Friedhof and his nephew, Mitchell Anderson.

Below is the list of awards won by Iowa Pyro members at the convention.

Competition Results

2015 - Gillette, Wyoming

Iowa Pyrotechnic Assc. Members

Aerial Level 1

1) Tayten Freidhof [1st Place Trophy]

2) Mitchell Anderson

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Aerial Level 2

4) Jeanne Peiffer

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Aerial Level 5

3) Scott Anderson

Best Small Shell

4) Scott Anderson

6) Mitchell Anderson

7) Jeanne Peiffer

8) Tayten Freidhof

Best Miniature Shell

2) Jeanne Peiffer

3) Scott Anderson

Best Beginner Shell

1) Tayten Freidhof [1st Place Trophy]

5) Mitchell Anderson

Best Large Ball Shell

7) Scott Anderson

9) Scott Anderson

12) Scott Anderson

Best Exhibition Ball Shell

5) Scott Anderson

Rocket Level 4

1) Scott Anderson [1st Place Trophy]

Best Large Rocket

4) Scott Anderson

Best Medium Rocket

5) Scott Anderson

Best Small Rocket

8) Scott Anderson

Best Large Rocket Motor

2) Scott Anderson

Best Medium Rocket Motor

9) Scott Anderson

Best Small Rocket Motor

9) Scott Anderson

Ground Level 3

1) Scott Anderson [1st Place Trophy]

Best Large Gerb

2) Scott Anderson

Best Small Gerb

3) Scott Anderson

Best Large Comet

3) Scott Anderson 6.0

4) Rick Castrogiovanni

Best Small Comet

4) Scott Anderson

Best Small Girandola

3) Scott Anderson

Best Roman Candle

1) Scott Anderson [1st Place Trophy]