The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association major award win streak at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses has finally come to an end, after six consecutive major awards. We congratulate SMRFA on another great float this year, and on their streak of wins dating back to 2006. Here’s a look back:
Wonder of Reading, Photo from www.SMRoseFloat.org, click to enlarge
2006 – Wonder of Reading, Designer: Charles Meier
Winner: Founder’s Banner Trophy, most spectacular float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization
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Our Wonderful Wistaria, News Net file photo, click to enlarge
Winner: Lathrop K. Leishman Award, most beautiful non-commercial float
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Valentine's Day, News Net file photo, click to enlarge
Winner: Princesses’ Award, most beautiful float 35′ and under
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Bollywood Dreams, News Net file photo, click to enlarge
Winner: Lathrop K. Leishman Award, most beautiful non-commercial float
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California Girls, News Net file photo, click to enlarge
2010 – “California Girls” – Designer: Dick Sappington
Winner: Governor’s Award, best depiction of life in California
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Suenos de California, News Net file photo, click to enlarge
2011 – “Suenos de California” – Designer: Charles Meier
Winner: Governor’s Award, best depiction of life in California
Here’s our coverage from 2011a
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Colorful Imagination, News Net file photo, click to enlarge
2012 – “Colorful Imagination” – Designer: Julio Leon
No award, but still a winner!