| 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. |