Miss Universe 2022, the 71st Miss Universe pageant, washeld at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States on 14th January 2023 where Harnaaz Sandhu of India crowned R'Bonney Gabriel of the United States as Miss Universe 2022. Along with the winner and her court, new special awards were also presented at the finale night.
Here are the special awards winners of Miss Universe 2022 –
Miss Congeniality
Sofia Depassier Miss Universe Chile 2022
On winning Miss Congeniality, Sofia took to her official social media as she wrote, “Thank you Miss Universe and to all the wonderful girls for this wonderful award. It was an unforgettable experience being able to live this together. Thank you for the laughs, for the love and most importantly for your friendship. I wouldn’t want to share this award with anyone else but Maxine Formosa Gruppetta! I love you girl.”
Maxine Formosa Miss Universe Malta 2022
On winning the award, Maxine also took to her official social media as she wrote, “YOUR NEW MISS UNIVERSE CONGENIALITIES. What a surprise and privilege it was to be announced and awarded MISS UNIVERSE CONGENIALITY and being able to share this award with my sister @sofiadepassier ?? I am so proud of you all and so proud of all my sisters! Thank you all.”
Social Impact Award
Anna Sueangam-iam Miss Universe Thailand 2022
Spirit of Carnival Award
Viktoria Apanasenko Miss Universe Ukraine 2022
The ‘Spirit of Carnival’ award is reserved for honorees who exemplify Carnival Cruise Line's values of fun, friendship, diversity, and inclusion.
