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The Optimist Club of Jasper, organizers and sponsors of the 2017 Jasper Strassenfest Parade, in coordination with our financial sponsors, Prairie Farms Dairy, are happy to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the event. I will be delivering the award plaques as soon as possible.  We want to thank each of you for participating in this year’s parade and coming out despite the impending rain.  I must say, I was thrilled with the limited rain we did get.  We hope you had a great time with your family, friends & co-workers and hope to see you next year!!
The Optimist Club of Jasper is a voluntary organization of civic-minded men and women banded together for progressive thought and action in youth and community service.  Membership is composed of citizens drawn from business, industry, agriculture and the professions.  Members are motivated by the desire to contribute to this fine community from which they and their families draw daily benefits.  The Optimist Club of Jasper is proud to again sponsor the Strassenfest Parade, good wholesome fun for the entire family.
Strassenfest Award  Presentation for best reinforcement of the German theme
  • Winner: Strassenfest Queens Court & Committee
  • Honorable Mention: Strassenfest Little Miss & Mister/Servus
Heart Warming Award – Presentation for most “warm and fuzzy” entry
  • Winner: Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center
  • Honorable Mention: Bob Luegers Motors
Community Award –Presentation for the most positive statement on the community
  • Winner: Holy Trinity Catholic School
  • Honorable Mention: Jasper Fire Dept, D.A.R.E Program & Boom Squad
Chairman Award – Presentation to the business entry that exhibits the best overall excellence in design, construction and creativity.
  • Winner: Dance Central Academy
  • Honorable Mention: Kimball, German American Bank, Home Depot, Professional Eye Care Associates
Parade Marshals Award –Presented to the non-business float entry that exhibits he best over all excellence in design, construction, and creativity.
  • Winner: Community of Celestine
  • Honorable Mention:  Jasper Knights of Columbus
Best Shrine Unit:
  • Winner:  Hadi Shriners

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