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.