Rosie Sato Wraps Up $10,000 Grand Prize in the Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest NEW YORK (December 2, 2011) — Rosie Sato, a master gift wrapper from Gardena, Calif. was crowned the 2011 “Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper" in a national gift-wrapping contest sponsored by 3M, the maker of Scotch brand tape. At Rockefeller Center in New York City, Rosie out-wrapped seven other expert gift wrappers to win the ultimate holiday present – a $10,000 cash prize Finalists wrapped odd-shaped gifts in three rounds during the contest. Round 1: a gumball machine and a board game, Round 2: an old-fashioned snow sled, Round 3: a six-foot tall backyard play set. The contestants were judged on three criteria: appearance of the wrapped gifts, the technique used to wrap the gifts and speed. A preliminary judge selected the eight finalists – four amateurs and four professionals –based on a brief essay and tip that showed their talent and experience in the art of gift wrapping The first runner-up, Diana Lemos from San Diego, Calif. received a $2,500 cash prize. The following six contestants also received smaller cash prizes: -Angela Choi from Reisterstown, Md. -Renee Goetz from Forest Hills, N.Y. of Kate’s Paperie -Alice Krause from Seattle, Wash. of Packaging Specialties -Jacob Marshak from New York, N.Y. of Boomerang Toys -Sandy Mayer from Cape Charles, Va. -Melissa Montoya from Tempe, Ariz. of Dillard’s The judging panel consisted of three gift wrapping experts: -Jodi Kahn, writer, crafter and author of Simply Sublime Gifts: High-Style, -Low-Sew Projects to Make in a Snap (August 2010) -Mark Ski, former producer for Martha Stewart Living -Laurin Sydney, lifestyle expert and author of the book Why Bother? Why Not?
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