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Hundreds of people journeyed out to the Strassenfest Parade yesterday…and many parade floats took home awards.

Strassenfest Award…Presentation for best reinforcement of the German theme (All parade units eligible);

  • Winner:  Hoosier Hills
  • Honorable Mention: Strassenfest Little Miss & Mister & Servus

Heart Warming Award…Presentation for most “warm and fuzzy” entry (All parade units eligible);

  • Winner: Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center
  • Honorable mention: Red Hats & Purple Chaps, Sandi Bair – Miniature Horses & Friends, Dance Central Academy of Performing Arts

Community Award…Presentation for the most positive statement on the community

  • Winner: Jasper Wildcat Football Team
  • Honorable Mention: K of C Council 1584

Chairman’s Award…Presented to the business float entry that exhibits the best overall excellence in design, construction, and creativity

  • Winner: Gudorf Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
  • Honorable Mention:   Best Home Furnishings, Memorial Hospital & Healthcare Center, Bob Luegers Buick GMC, Professional Eyecare Associates, and Eyewear Design, Days Inn by Wyndham

Parade Marshals AwardPresented to the non-business float entry that exhibits the best overall excellence in design, construction, and creativity;

  • Winner: Re/Max Local with Mentors for Youth
  • Honorable Mention:  Labor Day Association, Debra Corn Foster Care

Best Shrine Unit:

  • Winner: Hiram’s Hotrods
  • Honorable Mention: Hadi Shriners – Evansville

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