The Knights of Pythias announced the winners of the various awards from the Wallaceburg Santa Claus Parade today.
Joe Janssens, chair of the the parade for the last 16 years, also announced that he will be stepping down as chair next year.
Taking over the duties as chair next year will be Bob Mix and staying on as co-chair, Jerry Blake.
Here are all the winners:
The Golden Wrench Award for the mechanic that kept all of the lawn mowers running – Darrell Nussey
In the photo: Joe Janssens, Darrell Nussey, Jerry Blake.
Best Theme Award in the Lawnmower portion of the parade – Loch Ness Monster
In the photo: Joe Janssens, Jordan Breakey, Ivy Breakey, Dinee Breakey, Letty Breakey, Tiffany Breakey, Jerry Blake.
Best riding lawnmower overall ($300 prize) – James Barnes and family
In the photo: Joe Janssens, Tanya Vantomme, Junior, James Barnes, Leland Barnes, Jerry Blake.
Judges choice award – Chatham-Kent Professional Firefighters Association
In the photo: Joe Janssens, Dave Stallaert, Dennis Caloura, Bill Wolsing, Shawn Mifflin, Ron Bodnar, Jerry Blake.
Best school float – Wallaceburg Christian School
In the photo: Joe Janssens, Kole, Ivry, Gwenyth, Megan and Trent Kramer, Jerry Blake.
Best church float – Chatham-Kent Salvation Army
In the photo: Joe Janssens, Rhonda Dickson, Jerry Blake.
Best parade theme – Wallaceburg Martial Arts
In the photo: Joe Janssens, Don Eagleson, Jennifer Eagleson, Lise Cyr, Mikaila Payne, Walker Payne, Rebecca Eagleson, Henrie Timmers, Karen Eagleson, Jerry Blake.
Dr. Robert Morrow Memorial Award for best overall float – Riverview Towers
In the photo: Joe Janssens, Maxine Adsit, Judi Bower, Vicki Powlak, Jerry Blake.
