The following is a complete list of winners from the 2013 IKEA Renton River Days contests and events:
Rotary Club of Renton – Rubber Ducky Derby Winners:
First Prize ($1,000 donated by Renton Rotarians): Don and Pearl Jacobson, #66506
Second Prize ($750 donated by Renton Coil Spring Co.): Mark Bauermeister, #66052
Third Prize ($500 Gift Card donated by IKEA): Jessie Merkel, #68091
Fourth Prize ($500 Gift Certificate donated by King & Bunny’s Appliance): Elizabeth Roderick, #68646
Fifth Prize ($350 The Landing Gift Certificate Package): Todd Lantz, #66767
The Landing merchant donations include: Papaya Vietnamese Cafe, Gyros House, World of Beer, Poggi Bonsi, C’est la Vie, Go Family Dentistry, Landing Stadium 14 (Regal), and Creative Mom Toys.
IKEA Renton River Days Parade Awards (parade sponsored by Brotherton Cadilliac):
Best of Show Award (Judges Choice): Baby Dolls
Spirit of Renton Award (best entry w/this year’s ”Specquackular” theme): Boeing Clowns
Mayor’s Award (best entry which shows community spirit and citizen contribution): First Savings Bank Northwest
Best Float Entry Awarded to: First Savings Bank Northwest
Best Drill Team Entry Awarded to: Baby Dolls
Best Band Entry Awarded to: Torero’s Mexican Restaurant
Best Cheerleading Entry Awarded to: Hazen High School
Best Children’s Entry Awarded to: Lee’s Martial Arts
Best Vehicle Entry Awarded to: STAR 101.5 FM
Best Comedy/Novelty Entry Awarded to: West Coast Country Heat
Downtown Renton Window Display Contest:
Judges Pick: Old Renton Book Exchange
First Place Storefront Display: Antique Country Station
Second Place Storefront Display: Little Quadoo
First Place Window Painting: Better Properties Real Estate
Second Place Window Painting: Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes
Window Display Contest prizes donated by IKEA, Renton Reporter, Renton Civic Theatre, and Arts n Carafes
Chalk Contest Winners (organized by Allien Arts and sponsored by Weiner & Lambka, P.S.):
Junior, Ages 10-12, Winner: Grace Zhang and Mei Singer
Junior, Ages 10-12, Second Place: Anna Marie Roata
Junior, Ages 10-12, Third Place: Zack
Adult, 13 & Up, Winner: Charlie Jones
Adult, 13 & Up, Second Place: John Madden
Adult, 13 & Up, Honorable Mention: Daniel Burchardt
Adult, 13 & Up, Honorable Mention: Joshua Eckness
Adult, 13 & Up, Honorable Mention: Kate Lilly
Pro Winner: James Lilly
Pro Second Place: Althea Davidson
Pro Honorable Mention: Joyce Holt
Best Theme: Nancy Anderson
Barb Nilson People’s Choice Award, Adult: Daniel Burchardt
Barb Nilson People’s Choice Award, Junior: Grace Zhang and Mei Singer
Chalk Art Contest Prizes donated by IKEA, McLendon Hardware, Allied Arts, and Barb Nilson