PASADENA, Calif. (January 1, 2022) – Today, the Tournament of Roses announced the 24 floats awarded official honors in the 133rd Rose Parade presented by Honda. These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and specifications.
The 2022 Sweepstakes Trophy, the most beautiful entry: encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment, was presented to The UPS Store, Inc.
The 2022 Rose Parade float award-winners are (alphabetically):
Sweepstakes
The UPS Store Inc. (Fiesta)
Wrigley Legacy
Louisiana Travel (Fiesta)
President
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day (Phoenix)
Leishman Public Spirit
Lions Clubs International (Phoenix)
Extraordinaire
Donate Life (Fiesta)
Queen
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Fiesta)
Director
RFD-TV/ Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom (Phoenix)
Princess
City of Torrance (Fiesta)
Theme
Kaiser Permanente (Fiesta)
Judges
Sierra Madre Rose Float Association (Self Built)
Tournament Volunteer
City of Alhambra (Phoenix)
Past President
City of Hope (Phoenix)
Showmanship
The Michael D. Sewell Memorial Foundation (AES)
Grand Marshal
Califorina Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) (AES)
Isabella Coleman
The Masked Singer (AES)
Bob Hope Humor
Reese’s University (AES)
Animation
Cal Poly Universities (Self Built)
Crown City Innovator
La Cañada Flintridge (Self Built)
Fantasy
Western Asset Management (Phoenix)
Americana
Trader Joe’s (Phoenix)
Golden State
Wetzel’s Pretzels (AES)
Mayor
City of Burbank (Self Built)
Founder
City of South Pasadena (Self Built)
International
China Airlines (AES)
Scores are based on criteria such as creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color presentation, and dramatic impact.
This year’s judges – Janet Gallagher AIFD, John Piper, J. Keith White AIFD – reviewed each float during judging sessions that take place during the decorating stages before the parade. The judges used their scores from the judging sessions to determine the trophy recipients. Banners for each award-winning float will be carried in the parade by select members of the Tournament of Roses Troop, which includes Gold Award Girl Scouts and Eagle Scouts.Scores are based on criteria such as creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color presentation, and dramatic impact.
FTD is the official floral company and sponsor of the Rose Parade Float Awards. The iconic American company has been affiliated with the Rose Parade for more than 60 years. FTD decorates the antique automobiles which carry the Rose Parade VIPs down Colorado Boulevard including the Grand Marshals, Tournament of Roses President, Mayor of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame cars.