Rose Parade 2013: List of float award winners
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The Tournament of Roses on New Year’s Day announced the winners of the 2013 float awards.
Sweepstakes Trophy for most beautiful entry -- Dole: ‘Dreaming of Paradise’
Grand Marshal’s Trophy for excellence in creative concept and design -- HGTV: ‘All Paths Lead Home’
President’s Trophy for most effective use and presentation of flowers -- Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economies, Republic of Indonesia: ‘Wonderful Indonesia’
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy for most beautiful entry from a noncommercial sponsor -- Beverly Hills Pet Care Foundation: ‘Follow The Stars -- Adopt A Pet!’’
Directors’ Trophy for outstanding artistic merit in design and floral presentation -- City of San Gabriel Centennial: ‘Celebrating Our Journey’’
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Queen’s Trophy for best use of roses -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation: ‘The Global Face Of AIDS’’
Mayor’s Trophy for most outstanding city entry -- City of Los Angeles: ‘Making Connections’ Theme Trophy for best presentation of the Rose Parade theme -- Kaiser Permanente: ‘Oh, The Healthy Things You Can Do!’
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National Trophy for best depiction of life in the United States, past present or future -- Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemorative Committee: ‘Freedom Is Not Free’’
Governor’s Trophy for best depiction of life in California -- City of Glendale: ‘Living The Good Life!’
Bob Hope Humor Trophy for most comical and amusing -- Cal Poly Universities: ‘Tuxedo Air’
Judges’ Special Trophy for outstanding showmanship and dramatic impact -- Shriners Hospitals For Children: ‘Helping Children Live Their Dreams’’
Animation Trophy for best animation and motion -- La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn.: ‘Dino-Soar’’
Fantasy Trophy for most outstanding display of fantasy and imagination -- Burbank Tournament of Roses Assn.: ‘Deep Sea Adventures’’
Founders’ Trophy for the most beautiful entry built and decorated by volunteers from the sponsoring community or organization -- City of South Pasadena: ‘Sailing The Sea Of Knowledge’’
Princesses’ Trophy for most beautiful entry under 35 feet in length -- Odd Fellows and Rebekahs: ‘Elevated Adventure’
International Trophy for most beautiful entry from outside the United States -- China Airlines: ‘Cycling Through Paradise’’
Isabella Coleman Trophy for best presentation of color and color harmony -- Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn.: ‘The Sky’s The Limit!’’
Tournament Special Trophy for exceptional merit in multiple classifications -- RFD-TV: ‘Classic Tractor Fever!’
Past Presidents’ Trophy for most creative use of floral and nonfloral materials -- Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods: ‘Canines with Courage’’
Tournament Volunteers’ Trophy for best floral design of parade theme under 35 feet in length -- Kiwanis International: ‘A Child’s Magic Carpet Ride!’
Craftsman Trophy for outstanding showmanship and dramatic impact over 55 feet in length -- The Nurses’ Float: ‘A Healing Place’’
Extraordinaire Trophy for most spectacular entry including floats that cannot retract to 55 feet in length -- Trader Joe’s: ‘Recipe For Adventure!’’
Crown City Innovation Trophy for best use of imagination and innovation to advance the art of float design -- Miracle-Gro: ‘Everyone Grows!’
ALSO:
Dr. Seuss’ ‘Follow Your Dreams’ starts moving
Indiana road trippers ‘just want to see it in person’
Costa Rican dancers, Salvadoran band join festivities
-- Marisa Gerber
Photo: Kaiser Permanante’s ‘Oh, The Healthy Things You Can Do!’ float Theme Trophy for best presentation of the Rose Parade theme. Credit: Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times