Here are the winners of the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade (taken from Pasadena Star News):

- Sweepstakes Trophy for most-beautiful entry with outstanding floral use, “Entertaining Expedition,” Rain Bird Corp. and Fiesta Parade Floats.

- Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy for the most-beautiful non-commercial float, “Bollywood Dreams,” made by volunteers in the City of Sierra Madre.

- Grand Marshal’s Trophy for excellence in creative concept, “Camelot - - A Knight’s Tale,” made by volunteers in the City of Sierra Madre.

- President’s Trophy for most-effective floral use, “Believe in Music,” NAMM, The International Music Products Association, Studio Concepts floats.

- Director’s Trophy for outstanding artistic merit in design, “Hope Grows,” Vera Bradley and Festival Artists floats.

- Queen’s Trophy for most-effective use and display of roses, “Donate Life,” Stars of Life and Phoenix Decorating Co.

- Mayor’s Trophy for most outstanding city, “Surf City USA,” City of Huntington Beach and Festival Artists.

- Theme Trophy for excellence in presenting parade theme, “Hats Off In Celebration,” American Honda and Phoenix Decorating Co.

- National Trophy for best depiction of life in the USA, “Celebrating Alaska — Spirit of the Wild,” Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau and Fiesta Parade Floats.

- Governor’s Trophy for best depiction of Advertisement Quantcast life in California, “Entertaining Dreams For A Century,” City of Roseville and Phoenix Decorating Co.

- Bob Hope Trophy for use of humor, “Hats Off To New Mexico — Beep Beep,” State of New Mexico and Fiesta Parade Floats.

- Judges’ Special Trophy for most spectacular in showmanship, “Making a Splash,” City of Mission Viejo and Fiesta Parade Floats.

- Animation Trophy for best animation, “Mechanical Melodies,” made by volunteers in the City of La Canada-Flintridge.

- Fantasy Trophy for most outstanding display of fantasy, “The Garden Of Oz,” Bayer Advanced and Phoenix Decorating Co.

- Founders’ Trophy for most spectacular float built by volunteers, “Broadway’s Golden Age,” City of Downey Rose Float Association.

- International Trophy for most beautiful entry from outside this country, “Taiwan Lantern Festival,” China Airlines and Festival Artists.

- Princess’s Trophy for most beautiful float under 35 feet, “Sharing The Great Outdoors,” Kiwanis International and Phoenix Decorating Co.

- Isabella Coleman Trophy for best presentation of color, “Celebrating the Dream of Home Ownership for 100 Years,” National Association of Realtors and Fiesta Parade Floats.

- Special Trophy for exceptional merit in mulitiple categories for floats over 55 people, “Propel Your Dreams,” Kaiser Permanente and Fiesta ParadeFloats.

- Past Presidents Trophy for most creative use of flowers, “Sneak Preview,” City of Glendale and Phoenix Decorating Co.

- Tournament Volunteers Trophy for best floral design for floats less than 35 feet, “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party,” City of Torrance and Fiesta Parade Floats.

- Craftsman Trophy for exceptional showmanship for floats over 55 feet, “Family Outing,” Farmers Insurance Group and Phoenix Decorating Co.

- Extraordinaire Trophy for most spectacular float, “Jack-O-Licious,” Jack in the Box and Festival Artists.

- Crown City Trophy for innovation, “Entertaining Our Imaginations,” Western Asset and Phoenix Decorating Co.

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