Judges distributed the following awards at the 33rd Annual Founders’ Days Grand Parade, sponsored by Crunch Pak and honoring members of the 2011 Founding Family, Leon and Stella LaVigne.

“With nearly 70 entries this year, we had a fantastic mix of community floats, equestrian groups, and youth and commercial entries,” said Steve Godfrey, chairman of the 2011 grand parade. “And with 32 volunteers who helped pull this effort off, I was thrilled to see the pride in our community. I am very pleased with the way the parade turned out, and I’m looking forward to doing it again next year.”

Awards were given to entries from throughout Washington:

Pride of Cashmere Award (Most original design or materials): “Frozen in Time,” Manson Community Float

Founders’ Days Award: Washington State Apple Blossom Festival of Wenatchee

Mayor’s Award (best use of animation or moving parts): “Sweet as Candy,” Chewelah Community Float

Heart of the Valley Award (best depiction of local industry/product): “Royal Mardi Gras,” Royal City Community Float

Pioneer Award (outstanding historical theme): El Katif MoonshRiners of Spokane

Commercial Division

First Place: Junkyard Gypsy’s of Cashmere

Youth Division

First Place: Cashmere Boy Scouts Troop 1

Open Division

First Place: Fiesta Mexicanas of Wenatchee

Second Place: Miss Appleatchee Rider's Queen 2011 Rainie Abhold