{"id":118145,"date":"2026-01-03T01:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T01:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/118145\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T01:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T01:49:11","slug":"2026-rose-parade-float-awards-south-pasadena-sptor-among-top-honorees-the-south-pasadenan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/118145\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Rose Parade Float Awards | South Pasadena (SPTOR) Among Top Honorees | The South Pasadenan"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WINNER<\/a>WINNER 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade: South Pasadena Rose Parade Float Wins the ‘Past President Award’ on a historic, rare, rainy new years day with hundreds of thousands in attendance on the parade route in Pasadena. <\/p>\n

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Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses\u00ae announced the 23 floats awarded official honors in the 137th Rose Parade\u00ae presented by Honda.\u00a0 These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and specifications.\n<\/p>\n

South Pasadena Rose Parade Float Wins the \u2018Past President Award\u2019 on a historic, rare, rainy new years day with hundreds of thousands in attendance on the parade route in Pasadena. \u201cMost outstanding innovation in the use of floral and non-floral materials\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a02026 Sweepstakes trophy, the most beautiful entry: encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment, was presented to\u00a0Cal Poly Universities.\u00a0This is the seventh time a self-built float has been honored with the Sweepstakes Trophy and the first time for Cal Poly Universities. Since 1924, the Tournament of Roses has recognized one participant with the Sweepstakes Award for the most beautiful entry, encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment.<\/p>\n

The 2026 Rose Parade float award-winners are (alphabetically):\n<\/p>\n

Award
\nDescription
\nParticipant
\nBuilder<\/p>\n

Americana
\nMost outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions
\nTravel South Dakota
\nAES<\/p>\n

Animation
\nMost outstanding use of animation
\nKindness is Free (Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs of WSGV&E)
\nAES<\/p>\n

Bob Hope Humor
\nMost whimsical and amusing float
\nCity of Alhambra
\nPhoenix<\/p>\n

Crown City Innovator
\nMost outstanding use of imagination, innovation and technology
\nShrinking (Apple TV and Warner Bros. Television)
\nPhoenix<\/p>\n

Director
\nMost outstanding artistic design and use of floral and non-floral materials
\nThe UPS Store
\nAES<\/p>\n

Extraordinaire
\nMost extraordinary float
\nSan Francisco Travel Association
\nFiesta<\/p>\n

Fantasy
\nMost outstanding display of fantasy and imagination
\nRising Together
\nAES<\/p>\n

Founder
\nMost outstanding float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization
\nDowney Rose Float Association
\nSelf<\/p>\n

Golden State
\nMost outstanding depiction of life in California
\nOdd Fellows & Rebekahs
\nPhoenix<\/p>\n

Grand Marshal
\nMost outstanding creative concept and float design
\nSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
\nAES<\/p>\n

International
\nMost outstanding float from outside the United States
\nXXXX
\nXXXX<\/p>\n

Isabella Coleman
\nMost outstanding presentation of color and color harmony through floral design
\nElks U.S.A.
\nPhoenix<\/p>\n

Judges
\nMost outstanding float design and dramatic impact
\nSierra Madre Rose Float Association
\nSelf<\/p>\n

Leishman Public Spirit
\nMost outstanding floral presentation from a non-commercial participant
\nAmerica250
\nFiesta<\/p>\n

Mayor
\nMost outstanding float from a participating city
\nLa Ca\u00f1ada Flintridge
\nSelf<\/p>\n

Past President
\nMost outstanding innovation in the use of floral and non-floral materials
\nCity of South Pasadena
\nSelf<\/p>\n

President
\nMost outstanding use and presentation of flowers
\nOneLegacy Donate Life
\nAES<\/p>\n

Princess
\nMost outstanding floral presentation among entries 35 feet and under in length
\nCity of Torrance
\nFiesta<\/p>\n

Queen
\nMost outstanding presentation of roses
\nCity of Santa Fe Springs
\nPhoenix<\/p>\n

Showmanship
\nMost outstanding display of showmanship and entertainment
\nShriner Children\u2019s
\nPhoenix<\/p>\n

Sweepstakes
\nMost beautiful entry, encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment
\nCal Poly Universities
\nSelf<\/p>\n

Theme
\nMost outstanding presentation of the Rose Parade Theme
\nCity of Burbank
\nSelf<\/p>\n

Tournament Volunteer
\nMost outstanding floral presentation of the Rose Parade Theme among floats 35 feet and under in length
\nLions International
\nPhoenix<\/p>\n

Wrigley Legacy
\nMost outstanding display of floral presentation, float design and entertainment
\nTrader Joe\u2019s
\nPhoenix<\/p>\n

Scores are based on criteria such as creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color presentation, and dramatic impact.<\/p>\n

\"South<\/a><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s judges \u2013 Doris Hardoon, Cathy Hillen-Rulloda and Chaz Perea \u2013 reviewed each float during judging sessions that take place during the decorating stages before the parade. The judges used their scores from the judging sessions to determine the trophy recipients.\u00a0Banners for each award-winning float will be carried in the parade by select members of the Tournament of Roses Troop, which includes Gold Award Girl Scouts and Eagle Scouts.<\/p>\n

FTD\u00ae\u00a0is the official floral partner of the Tournament of Roses. The iconic American company has been a valued partner of the Rose Parade for more than 60 years. FTD\u00ae\u00a0brings their exquisite floral vision to life on the antique cars used in the Rose Parade which carry the Rose Parade VIPs down Colorado Blvd., including the Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses President, Mayor of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Inductees. FTD\u00ae\u00a0is also the sponsor of the Rose Parade Float Awards.<\/p>\n

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