AWARD WINNERS FROM 2008
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TORCHLIGHT PARADE AT SEAFAIR
Fifteen awards were presented to the best and most creative entries in Saturday night’s Southwest Airlines Torchlight Parade at Seafair. Judging was based on creativity, design and best use of theme (“Northwest Adventure”). The following awards were given:
Southwest Airlines Sweepstakes Award for best use of parade theme (“Amazing Adventure”)
presented by Southwest Airlines
• SIKHS of Washington
Southwest Airlines Specialty Award for Best Specialty Unit
presented by Southwest Airlines
• Seafair Pirates
KIRO TV Award for Best Equestrian Unit
presented by KIRO TV
• King County Sheriff Posse
McDonald’s Smile Award
presented by McDonald’s
• West Seattle Hi-Yu Float
Seafair Exceptional Merit Award for Exceptional Float
presented by Road One/Lincoln Towing
• Tulalip Resort Casino Float
Seafair Floral Award for Best Floral Design
presented by Avant Garden Florist
• COFAO Bayhanian Float
Seafair Princess Award for Most Elegant Display of Royalty
presented by Princess Cruises
• The Sunnyside Community Float
Seafair Parade Marshal’s Award for Best Non-Commercial Float
presented by Seattle Center
• COFAO Bayhanian Float
Seafair Queen’s Award for Most Outstanding Civic Pride & Involvement
presented by Moss Adams
• Vietnamese Community Float
Seafair Award for Best in Show
presented by The Boeing Company
• Marysville Strawberry Festival Float
Seafair Workmanship Award for Best Workmanship and Use of Materials
presented by Davis Sign Co.
• Sequim Irrigation Festival Float
Seafair Musical award for best use of music presentation
presented by CBS Radio
• Miss Washington Coed Pageant Float
Seafair Spirit Award for Most Zany and Funky Design
presented by Hilton Bellevue
• Starlight Foundation Float
Animation Award for best use of Animation
presented by Sicklesteel Crane
• Fathoms of Fun Float
Seafair Innovation Award for Most Innovative Design
presented by Seattle’s Child
• Hyack Festival Float
