2023 Strassenfest Parade Winners and Honorable Mentions

Jasper - The 2023 Strassenfest Parade award winners and honorable mentions have been announced. 

Strassenfest Award  Presentation for best reinforcement of German theme (All parade units eligible)

• Winner: Sandi Bair Miniature Horses & Friends
• Honorable Mentions :   Strassenfest Little Miss & Mister /German American Bank, Miss & Jr Miss Strassenfest, Strassenfest Committee

NEW: Most Entertaining

• Winner: Jasper High School Marching Wildcats
• Honorable Mentions: Jasper High School Football, Dance and Cheer Teams, Red Hats Purple Chaps, RE/MAX Local

NEW: Best Giveaways

• Winner: G&T Industries
• Honorable Mentions: Southern Indiana Sharpshooters, CrossPoint Fellowship of Jasper, O2EZ Concrete LLC

Heartwarming Award for most “warm and fuzzy” entry

• Winner: Southern Indiana Resource Solutions
• Honorable Mentions: Troy Jones Coal Mining, Pediatric Therapy Specialties

Community Award  Presentation for displaying the most positive statement on the community  (All parade units eligible)

• Winner: St. Patrick’s Celebration
• Honorable Mentions: Jasper Fire Dept, Anderson Woods

Chairman’s Award  Presented to business float entry that exhibits the best overall excellence in design, construction, and creativity

   Business floats only eligible

• Winner: 101 Country WBDC / 103.3 The Fix WAXL / 18 WJTS TV
• Honorable Mentions: Kimball Electronics, Dance Central, Salience NeuroRehab, Home Depot, Pediatric Therapy Specialties.

Parade Marshal’s Award  Presented to non-business float entry that exhibits the best overall excellence in design, construction, and creativity

   Non-business floats only eligible

• Winner: Indiana State Festivals Association
• Honorable Mentions: Dubois County PRIDE!, St. Joseph Catholic Church

Best Shrine Unit  Presented to the Shrine entry that provides the best entertainment and enjoyment for the spectators.

• Winner: Hadi Shriners
• Honorable Mentions: Hiram’s Hotrods, Hoosier Hillbillies