1. HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL TROPHY*
Given by Honorary Grand Marshal to best overall entry in his/her opinion.
2. JUDGES' TROPHY*
Best overall entry as determined by judges
3. GEORGE W. L. PAGE TROPHY*
Given to the best civic entry.
4. BEST YOUTH MUSICAL GROUP*
Awarded by judges to the best youth (high school and under) musical performing group.
5. MOST OUTSTANDING FLOAT*
Best overall.
6. BEST YOUTH GROUP FLOAT*
High School and under.
7. BEST CIVIC FLOAT*
8. MOST PATRIOTIC FLOAT*
9. MOST OUTSTANDING VISITING ENTRY*
Awarded to the best appearing entry from out of South Plainfield.
10. BEST ANTIQUE VEHICLE*
Awarded to the best appearing antique vehicle entry of any kind entered as a separate unit.
11. MARIE D. PAGE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AWARD*
Awarded to the best overall instrumental musical performance entry.