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| Christy Johnson |
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Alumni of Distinction Awards
"A University of North Carolina
Greensboro alumna, Christy Johnson,
has been selected to receive the 2015 Young
Alumni Award. Ms. Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting and Masters
of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Acting from the university. Additionally, she was the youngest graduate
to date in her field from UNCG.
The Young Alumni Award is presented to a UNCG alumni and honors those
alumni who are 40 years of age and younger when nominated. It recognizes
exceptional achievement and significant contribution to the recipient's
profession, community, society or university. The recipient must exemplify
outstanding professional and personal development either through traditional
channels or innovative approaches. A maximum of one award may be given
annually.
Ms. Johnson is
being recognized for her innovative approach to implementing her degrees as a
performer. She is currently starring as
“Judy Hartley” in the upcoming
feature film, “Night of The Living Dead:
Genesis”, which is expected for release around Halloween 2016. She is also the frontwoman for the melodic
hard rock band, Dreamkiller, through
which she has been honored with such recognitions as Los Angeles Music Awards National Female Vocal Performer of The Year
and International Music and Entertainment
Awards Rock Female Vocalist of The Year.
Dreamkiller is a
nationally touring melodic hard rock band that presents elements of soulful
melodies, jazzy harmonies, catchy rock hooks and
prides themselves on colorful lyrics that include positive themes of strength,
perseverance, conquering your fears head-on, as well as pushing with no limits
to accomplish goals. Music from Dreamkiller has received placement in
12 different films, many of which have been released worldwide and have won
numerous awards. Along with receiving a multitude of accolades themselves, Dreamkiller has played the main stage
of Rockapalooza, Megaton, Kohl Fest, performed at the Vans
Warped Tour, showcased at a plethora of music conferences and tour
nationally in support of their full-length concept album "Sleepless Dreams". They are
currently working on their upcoming album with tracks mixed by Grammy award winning
producer, Toby Wright. Dreamkiller has acquired sponsorships
from Rock Rage Radio, Coldcock Whiskey, Mass Destruction Clothing, InTune
Guitar Picks, Xcel Drumsticks
and Curt Mangan Strings. Recently,
they have become a full-time U.S. national touring band with aspirations to
span their travel worldwide.
The selection of recipients is made by the Awards and
Nominations Committee and approved by the Alumni Association Board of
Directors. The award recipients are recognized at the annual Alumni of Distinction Dinner during the
week leading up to Homecoming. The 2015
award ceremony will be held Oct. 15 at the Cone Ballroom, Elliott
University Center from 6-9:00pm.
Admission is $30 and can be purchased online: www.alumni.uncg.edu"
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