UAA JAC Awards

he Janesville Area Creativity Awards, presented by the Rock County United Arts Alliance (UAA), is Rock County’s version of the Tony’s! Throughout the year, community members are urged to participate in arts events around the county culminating in an awards show held in February of every year.

2012 JAC Award winners:

For Outstanding Achievement in the following judged categories,
the winners are:

Fine Artist – Allegrea Rosenberg
Photographer – Mary Redden
Creative Writer – Vivian Creekmore
Hair Stylist – Heidi L. Crull
Music Educator – Dave Rush
Art Educator – Karen Smerlinski
Emerging Star – Stephanie Ahrens
Janesville Roots Award – Anne Basting

For Outstanding Achievement in the following People’s Choice categories,
the winners are:

Lead Actor – George Kiskunas
Lead Actress – Stephanie Ahrens
Tattoo Artist – Heather Hess (Alkali)
Original Song – “If You Sing” by Anthony Nguyen
Live Band – Jazzguise
Live Music Venue – Mocha Moment
Solo Performer – Gaia Galvan
Dance Group – First Position Dance Studio
Theatre Production – Phantom of the Opera
One-Minute Film – “That’s Showbiz” by ZenLyke Productions
Culinary Artist – Emily.Kate.Designs