PASADENA, CA. (January 1, 2009) - The float award winners for the 120th Rose Parade:
| Unit # |
TrophyName |
TrophyDescription |
SponsorName |
FloatTheme |
BuilderName |
| 10 |
Sweepstakes |
Most Beautiful Entry With Outstanding
Floral Presentation and Design |
Rain Bird Corporation |
Entertaining Expedition |
Fiesta Parade Floats |
| 32 |
Lathrop K. Leishman |
Most Beautiful Non-Commercial |
Sierra Madre Rose Float Association |
Bollywood Dreams |
Self Built |
| 26 |
Grand Marshal's |
Excellence in Creative Concept & Design |
City of Cerritos |
Camelot - A Knight's Tale |
Fiesta Parade Floats |
| 58 |
President's |
Most Effective Floral Use & Presentation |
NAMM, The International Music Products Association |
Believe in Music |
Studio Concepts |
| 17 |
Director's |
Outstanding Artistic Merit in Design &
Floral Presentation |
Vera Bradley |
Hope Grows |
Festival Artists |
| 69 |
Queen's |
Most Effective Use & Display of Roses in
Concept, Design & Presentation |
Donate Life |
Stars of Life |
Phoenix Decorating Co. |
| 66 |
Mayor's |
Most Outstanding City Entry -
National or International |
City of Huntington Beach |
Surf City USA |
Festival Artists |
| 2 |
Theme |
Excellence in Presenting Parade Theme |
American Honda |
Hats Off in Celebration |
Phoenix Decorating Co. |
| 80 |
National |
Best Depiction of Life in the USA, Past, Present or Future |
Anchorage Convention &
Visitors Bureau |
Celebrating Alaska -
Spirit of the Wild |
Fiesta Parade Floats |
| 61 |
Governor's |
Best Depiction of Life in California |
City of Roseville |
Entertaining Dreams for a Century |
Phoenix Decorating Co. |
| 33 |
Bob Hope Humor |
Most Comical and Amusing |
New Mexico, USA |
Hats off to New Mexico- BEEP BEEP! |
Fiesta Parade Floats |
| 12 |
Judges' Special |
Most Spectacular in Showmanship & Dramatic Impact |
City of Mission Viejo |
Making a Splash |
Fiesta Parade Floats |
| 6 |
Animation |
Best Animation and Motion |
La Canada-Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assoc. |
Mechanical Melodies |
Self Built |
| 79 |
Fantasy |
Most Outstanding Display of
Fantasy & Imagination |
Bayer Advanced |
The Garden of Oz |
Phoenix Decorating Co. |
| 45 |
Founders' |
Most Spectacular Built & Decorated
by Volunteers From a
Community or Organization |
Downey Rose Float Association |
Broadway's Golden Age |
Self Built |
| 72 |
International |
Most Beautiful Entry from Outside the Continental US |
China Airlines, Ltd. |
Taiwan Lantern Festival |
Festival Artists |
| 47 |
Princess's |
Most Beautiful 35' or Under |
Kiwanis International |
Sharing the Great Outdoors |
Phoenix Decorating Co. |
| 44 |
Isabella Coleman |
Best Presentation of Color &
Color Harmony Through Floral Use |
National Association of Realtors |
Celebrating the Dream of Home Ownership for 100 Years |
Fiesta Parade Floats |
| 50 |
Tournament Special |
Exceptional Merit in Multiple Categories Include Floats Over 55' |
Kaiser Permanente |
Propel Your Dreams |
Fiesta Parade Floats |
| 82 |
Past Presidents |
Most Creative Use of Floral and Non-Floral |
City of Glendale |
Sneak Preview |
Phoenix Decorating Co. |
| 54 |
Tournament Volunteers |
Best Floral Design of Theme 35' or Under |
City of Torrance |
Mad Hatter's Tea Party |
Fiesta Parade Floats |
| 24 |
Craftsman |
Exceptional Showmanship and
Dramatic Impact - Over 55' Only |
Farmers Insurance Group |
Family Outing |
Phoenix Decorating Co. |
| 77 |
Extraordinaire |
Most Spectacular Including Over 55' |
Jack in the Box |
Jack-O-Licious |
Festival Artists |
| 87 |
Crown City Innovation |
Best Use of Imagination & Innovation to Advance the Art of Float Design |
Western Asset |
Entertaining Our Imaginations |
Phoenix Decorating Co. |
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