THE LIST: 2011 PASADENA ROSE PARADE WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Dole wins Grand Prize; What was your FAVORITE FLOAT? Mine was Cal Poly! Hit my comment section!

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The Tow Truck did not WIN this year!  Dang it!

By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Sunday, January 2, 2011
10:47 a.m.

Rose City USA

I wanted to publish the list of the WINNERS of the 122nd Tournament of Roses Parade that was held in Pasadena yesterday.

Did your favorite win?  My favorite was the Cal Poly University Float.  It also won the VIEWER'S CHOICE AWARD!  I voted for it five times.  FYI.  Cal Poly is the new "American Idol" of Rose Floats. 

So, hit my comment section below.  Did you favorite take one a big honor?  Let me know.  See you on Colorado Boulevard in 2012.

2011 Rose PARADE WINNERS

• *The Sweepstakes Award for most-beautiful entry: Dole for "Living Well In Paradise,"
• *The Lathrop K. Leishman award for most beautiful noncommercial entry: Downey Rose Float Association for "A Stroll Down Memory Lane,"
• *The Grand Marshal's trophy for excellence in creative concept and design: Discover Financial Services for "A State Fair To Remember,"
• *The President's Award for most-effective use of flowers, to the Alzheimer's Association and Pfizer for "It's Time To Face Alzheimer's,"
• *The Director's Award for outstanding artistic merit: Kaiser Permanente for "Purrfectly Healthy,"
• *The Queen's Award for most-effective use of flowers: Cunard Line for "A Grand Celebration at Sea,"
• *Mayor's Award for the best municipal float: Beverly Hills for "Beverly Hills - City of Dreams Come True,"
• *Theme Award for excellence in presenting parade theme: Donate Life for "Seize The Day!"
• *National Award for best depiction of life in the U.S.: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation for "Ronald Reagan Inspired Freedom, Changed the World,"
• *Governor's Award for best depiction of life in California: Sierra Madre Rose Float Association for "Suenos de California,"
• *Bob Hope Award for humor: Quikrete Companies for "What America's Made Of,"
• *Judges' Special Award for most-spectacular showmanship: Namco Bandai Games America, for "Pac-Man's 30th Anniversary Party,"
• *Animation and Motion Award: Trader Joe's for "Exploring Planet Dinner,"
• *Fantasy Award: Cal Poly Universities for "Galactic Expedition,"
• *Founders' Award for most-spectacular float built by volunteers: Burbank Tournament of Roses Association for "Centennial Celebration,"
• *International Award for most beautiful entry from outside the U.S.: China Airlines for "Collaboration Builds Friendships and Winners,"
• *Princesses' Award for most-beautiful float 35 feet or under: Odd Fellows
• *Isabella Coleman Award for best presentation of color: HGTV for "HGTV Dream Home 2011,"
• *Tournament Special Award for multiple categories, including floats over 55 feet long: Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. for "Friends Having A Splash,"
• *Past Presidents Award for most-creative use of floral and non- floral: Saving America's Mustangs for "Mustang Monument,"
• *Tournament Volunteers Award for best floral design of theme 35 feet or under: City of Torrance for "Afternoon Tea With Friends,"
• *Craftsman Award for exceptional showmanship and dramatic impact, over 55 feet: RFD-TV for "One Nation,"
• *Extraordinaire Award for most-spectacular including over 55 feet length: Farmers Insurance for "Dream Machine."
• VIEWERS CHOICE: CAL POLY UNIVERSITIES!

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