Rose Festival Winners List 2013

Portland, June 9th, 2013. Hannah Rose Rice became the third Madison High School student and first in 39-years to be selected as Queen of the Portland Rose Festival. The Portland Rose Festival’s Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade stepped off for the 100^th time under beautiful skies as it wound its way though capacity crowds along the 4.2 mile parade route. Everyone was a winner today in the Bank of the West Grand Floral Walk leading the parade at 9:30 a.m. as families made themselves over with fun costumes and decorations. Here are the most revived and updated awards.

2013 SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO GRAND FLORAL PARADE FLOAT AWARDS

Al Reser Sweepstakes Award (Most outstanding float in the Parade)

Reser’s Fine Foods

Queens Award (Most outstanding non-animated float in the parade)

Vietnamese Community of Oregon

President’s Award (Most effective overall floral presentation)

Portland- Kaohsiung Sister City Association

Governor’s Award (Best depiction of life in Oregon)

Fred Meyer

Royal Rosarian Award (Best craftsmanship and workmanship)

Battleground Rose Float

Rose Society Award (Most effective use and display of roses)

Spirit Mountain Casino

Rose Festival Directors Award (Best depiction of volunteerism)

Oregon National Guard

Rose Festival Court Award (Best example of enthusiasm and teamwork)

Spokane Lilac Festival

Grand Marshal Award (Best depiction of whimsy)

Portland General Electric

Theme Award (Best presentation of Rose Festival theme)

The Oregonian

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Award (Best depiction of community spirit)

Alaska Airlines

Queen Thelma Award (Most artistic design and presentation)

Royal Rosarian Foundation

Judges Award (Exceptional merit)

Radio Cab

Golden Rose Award (Exceptional merit)

Life Flight Network

BAND AWARDS:                                                                                                                 

Band Sweepstakes (Best Band in Parade)

Evergreen High School, Vancouver, WA           

In-State Division A (99 Members or Less)

First Place – Sunset High School, Beaverton, OR

Second Place – Canby High School, Canby, OR

Third Place – Glencoe High School, Hillsboro, OR

In-State Open (100 or more)

First Place – Westview High School, Beaverton, OR

Second Place – West Salem High School, Salem, OR

Third place – Century High School, Hillsboro, OR

Out-of-State Division A (99 Members or Less)

First Place – Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground, WA

Second Place –  Grenada Hills High School, Grenada Hills, CA

Third Place – Columbia River High School, Vancouver, WA

Out of State Open (100 or more)

First Place – South Kitsap High School, Port Orchard, WA

Specialty Music Award

Shu-Te High School Band, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

CAPTION AWARDS (Band Support)                                                                                              

Flag and Dance

            Evergreen High School

Parent Support

            Century High School

Cheerleading

Westview High School

EQUESTRIAN AWARDS:                                                                                                   

 

Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation, Organization and Presentation

         

                      Royal Court of the Happy Canyon Night Show

Fancy Dress or Other Costume, Individual Or Pair

Maggy Constantino

 

Native or National Costume, Individual/Pair

Royal Court of the Happy Canyon Night Show,

Princesses Anna Harris & Carina Vasquez-Minthorn

 

Native or National Costume / Group

Pedro Munoz-Sanchez of Rancho Tres Potrillos,

Riding with Family and Friends

 

Special Guest Color Guard

Portland Mounted Police

Equestrian Group

Pacific Wild Horse Club

 

Horse-Drawn Wagon or Carriage

Double S Clydesdales, Tillamook, Oregon

 

State, Regional or Association Queen

Miss Rodeo Oregon Nicole Schrock

 

Rodeo or Fair Queen

Klickitat Co. Fair & Rodeo Queen Cheyenne Rosander

 

Rodeo Or Fair Queen And Court

Clark Co. Fair Court

 

Junior Scooper

Pacific Wild Horse Club

 

Senior Scooper

NW Cavalry Association – U.S. Sanitary Commission

 

FFA Scooper

Hillsboro FFA

Park Bureau Scooper

Poo Doo Doo Nuts

BANK OF THE WEST GRAND FLORAL WALK                                                              

 

Best Individual Costume Female

First Place – Balloon Girls – Naiome Alvarez

Second Place – Portland Flapper – Eileen Schill

Third Place – Rainbow Bright – Susan Keller

 

Best Individual Costume Male

First Place – The Gardener – Tim Mackey

Second Place – Sexy and He knows it – Steve Milfore

Third Place – Party Boy – Cade Orendorff

 

Best Stroller

First Place – Flower Power Bus – Tammy Harmon

Second Place – Hip Hop Baby – Amy Merfeld

Third Place – Flower Child – Jennifer Ramstad

 

Group

            First Place – The Legalized Flower Pots – Laurie Mackey

Second Place – Portland Parties – Jerry & Pat Bunn and Grant Powell

Third Place – Little House on the Prairie – Mary Carei