Who Won at the 2013 Valley of Flowers Festival?

Despite a rainy Sunday afternoon, families, friends and other supporters turned out under the Knights of Columbus pavilion to hear the winners of the 2013 Valley of Flowers festival. 

Although many awaited the results of the 2013 Valley of Flowers Queen's court, festival organizers handed out a number of other awards. 

Here's a rundown of who won: 

Best Personality
Khaidyn Hopwood (Parents: Amanda Frischman and Robert Hopwood)

Popularity
Kyle O’Donnell (Parents: Meghan and Kyle O’Donnell) 

3 years old and under

First Place: Josiah and Lidia Marner
Second Place: Edward Wolf
Third Place: Alana Henry

4-6 years old

First Place: Ava Wiegand
Second Place: Kayla Schmieder
Third Place: Anna O’Brien

Best Theme Unit – James J. Eagan Award

First Place: Queen Candidate Elly Freesmeier/Sacred Heart Church
Second Place: Goldmark Enterprises/Queen Candidate Kameryn Bellinger
Third Place: Dooley’s Florist/Queen Candidate Erin Neuner

Best Decorated Car

First Place: Who’s Next
Second Place: A2B Towing
Third Place: Gateway City Animal Clinic/Queen Candidate Meghan Corkery

Best Organization

First Place: Queen Candidate Kelsey Fanning/St. Rose Philippine Duchesne School
Second Place: Hazelwood City Council

Best Commercial Unit

First Place: One to Grow On, Inc.
Second Place: Don Henefer Jewelers/Queen Candidate Shelbi Roberts
Third Place: Citizens National Bank/Queen Candidate Kelly Mahaffey

Best Antique-Auto

First Place: St. Louis Martial Arts Center/Queen Candidate Katie Driskill
Second Place: VFW Post 4105/Queen Candidate Alexis Richards

Best Antique-Vehicle

First Place: Welsch Heating and Cooling
Second Place: Commemorative Air Force

Best Walking Unit

First Place: Young Ladies that Empower
Second Place: Blue Knights and Little Flowers