Monday, December 13, 2021
UNC Charlotte students, alumni and faculty made quite an impression with critics and readers this year. From fighting homelessness and confronting economic inequality to using sculpture as cultural storytelling and transforming sneakers into social commentary, UNC Charlotte is on the scene and shaping what’s next in our city and beyond. Check out the complete listing here. 
City Life
- Local Hero: Adrienne Threatt ‘06
- Best Local Celebrity: Ohavia Phillips ‘15
- Best Activist/Advocate Organization: Robert Dawkins and ActionNC, ‘12
- Best TV Personality: Brad Panovich, Faculty Member
- Best Local College: UNC Charlotte
Arts & Entertainment
- Best Emerging Artist: Kalin Devone ‘15
- Best Sculptor: Kenny Nguyen ‘20
- Best Dance Company: Baran Dance, Audrey Baran ‘03
- Best Nonfiction Book: Jason Waters ‘05
- Best Investment in Emerging Artists: Queen City New Play Initiative - Stacey Rose ‘08
- Best Series: Andrew Leventis, Refrigerators (Vanitas), Faculty Member
- Best Student Production: Migrant X, UNC Charlotte - Carlos Alxis Cruz, Faculty Member
- Best Niche Artist: Destiny Wilson, The Artvst ‘21
- Best New Art Space: Stone House Art Gallery – Kilee Price, Faculty Member
- Best New Arts Event: Astro Pop Mural and Music Fest Brett Toukatly ‘13
- Best Arts Podcast: ‘Paid In Exposure’ Gavin Boulware ‘11
- Best New Music Event: Stargazer Music Fest, Elizabeth Kowalski ‘09
- Best Photographer: Brian Twitty ‘07
- Best Tattoo Artist: Elisa Sanchez ‘14
- Best Visual Artist, Runner Up: Katrina Standfield ‘18
Food and Drink
- Best New Brewery: Vaulted Oak - Kiel Arrington ‘08 and Chuck Kistler ‘06
Graphic credit: Queen City Nerve