Triad Goodwill announces Rock the Runway awards Three fashion designers win at annual fundraiser

"GREENSBORO, NC – Triad Goodwill presented three awards on Friday, February 26, 2016 to designers with collections in their 7^th Annual Rock the Runway fashion fundraiser at the Elm Street Center in downtown Greensboro. Seven student, amateur and professional designers each showcased collections of seven looks created from reconstructed Triad Goodwill store items. Three designers were announced as winners. Robin Otis-Clayborne won the News & Record Unconventional Material Challenge for the best outfit made of newsprint. Cheslie Kryst was announced as the Audience Choice winner for her entire collection. The Judges’ Choice went to Brian Atkins with the top score for his collection’s originality, construction and creative use of materials.

Additional designers volunteering their time and talent for Rock the Runway were Amber Colburn, Tiffany Flowers-Teague, Floria Hance-Morant and Timaya Kasey. Judges were Princess Johnson of Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet, Susan Ladd of the News & Record, Katie O’Brien from Jared & Katie In the Morning on 107.5 KZL, and Lynn Wooten of The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. WFMY News 2’s Lauren Melvin served as host for the event. Event photos are on the Triad Goodwill Facebook page on the Photos/Albums tab.

Proceeds from Rock the Runway support Triad Goodwill’s mission of providing free career development services in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham Counties for the un- and underemployed. Visit GoodwillRockTheRunway.org for tickets to the next Rock the Runway on Friday, February, 24, 2017.

Rock the Runway was presented by Common Giant, with additional support by 4 Seasons Hair, Bank of America, Candace's Cupcake Creations, Clinton Press, Elm Street Center, Firefly Store Solutions,

News & Record, Lincoln Financial Group, Painted Plate, Premier Federal Credit Union, Senn Dunn Insurance, Torey Searcy Photography, WFMY News 2, and 107.5 WKZL."

- A Press Release

10 Things You Need to Know About Rock the Runway

Prime seats still available for Triad Goodwill’s fashion fundraiser

"Greensboro, NC — Triad Goodwill’s Rock the Runway is just one week away on Friday, February 26 from 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Elm Street Center, 203 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Here are 10 things you need to know about Greensboro’s premier fashion show:

·         Watch a behind-the-scenes video and TV commercial on the Triad Goodwill YouTube channel. While you’re there, watch Triad Goodwill Changes Lives to discover how this fundraiser helps your neighbors who are un- and underemployed.

·         The Silent Auction will have more than 50 fabulous items, including a Bruce Springsteen VIP package!

·         There is an amazing tissue paper dress in the Rock the Runway window display at Elm Street Center.

·         Get a preview of Host Lauren Melvin’s dress shopping segment, set to air Monday morning.

·         Meet the seven sensational designers and judges Princess Johnson, Susan Ladd, Katie O’Brien and Lynn Wooten on our Rock the Runway blog.

·         Vote by 5:00 p.m. on Monday for your favorite News & Record newsprint garment in the Unconventional Material Challenge.

·         Guests can shop Willows by Goodwill boutique throughout the evening, featuring the crème de la crème from Triad Goodwill’s stores.

·         Arrive in style at the front door and Bugatti Valet Services will park your vehicle for $10. FREE parking is available via Davie Street in the deck behind Elm Street Center and the marked surface lot behind Cone Denim.

·         Swag Bags are included for Fashionista Tables and front row VIP seats.

·         Pay $25 to pose on stage for a professional photographer and get proofs by email.

Ready to go? A limited number of VIP ($100) and Premium ($60) seats are still available on GoodwillRockTheRunway.org.

Rock the Runway is presented by Common Giant with additional support by 4 Seasons Hair, A to Zen Massage, American Premium Beverage, Bank of America, Barringer Distributing Co., Candace’s Cupcake Creations, Clinton Press, Elm Street Center, Firefly Store Solutions, Heat Transfer Sales, News & Record, Lincoln Financial Group, Painted Plate, Premier Federal Credit Union, Senn Dunn Insurance, Torey Searcy Photography, WFMY News 2, 107.5 WKZL, and Zoe’s.

About Triad Goodwill:

Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served 17,179 people in the community and helped place 3,556 workers in competitive employment. 85 cents of every dollar earned at Triad Goodwill’s retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad."

- A Press Release