Awards _ Table of Contents

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What is the UC Star Awards??

Each January, the UC Awards event recognizes and honors the previous year’s greatest line dance achievements, as  determined by members of the line dance community. Members use a specific  online regional ballot to indicate their selections in various  categories.  These ballots are then tabulated via an online process  and reviewed by auditors comprised of a committee of UC members as well as  local business professionals to deter any unethical practices. The auditors maintain  absolute secrecy until the moment the event’s presenters open the envelopes and reveal the recipients at the UC Star Awards Gala.

Awards are presented for outstanding individual  and collective efforts in 5 primary and several minor categories. In addition  to the regular annual awards conferred by the line dance community, the Union   Crew is empowered to bestow Special Achievement Awards; for example, the   Humanitarian Award, and the highest being the Lifetime Achievement Award.

This event, which was first a single night  event, has expanded into a weekend event offering a Friday night Meet &   Greet, beginners and advanced workshops, talk show, Instructors Forum, Man   Cave, shirt cutting workshop, and more.

Why did you start the UC Star Awards?

When the Union Crew first organized, we envisioned ourselves as an organization which would perpetuate line dancing  as a cultural art form by hosting events, that would, in turn, allow others to experience the health benefits, social ties, and enthusiasm we were experiencing.   For us, a genuine connection and appreciation for line dancing had been established.   It was the suggestion of our visionary and president, Mike Womack, that we recognize and award  those individuals and groups who were developing this experience into a much sought after and accessible practice, in addition to creating a platform on which others could also express their appreciation.   When this award show idea was first presented to some of the line dance community,  we were confronted with much opposition. It was said that we were putting people against each other and were creating bad vibes. We chose to follow our hearts and vision. We went through with the UC Star Awards, because we felt  that the community deserved to be recognized for their talents.  This was also an effort to generate a universal   acceptance of line dancing, and; therefore, help to improve the lives of all   who become actively engaged. 

When was the very first UC Star Awards event held and what were the initial categories?

The first UC Star Awards was held in 2008 at the Forum Caterers with 200 attendees.  We started out with paper ballots. We used a “hands on” approach which was actually better; because it  was very easy to maintain fairness. Awards were presented for outstanding  individual and collective efforts in five primary categories, which included: 

· Stepologist of  the   Year

· Instructor   of the Year

· Maryland   Dance of the Year

· Choreographer   of the Year

· Overall   Dance of the Year

In addition to the primary annual awards, the Union Crew bestowed additional awards and honors as well; for example, the Dynamic Duo Award, No Sweat, Turbo Man, Turbo Woman and The Lifetime Achievement Award.

What has been your biggest accomplishment with the UC Star Awards?

First and foremost, our greatest accomplishment has been to set a goal and achieve it with broader outcomes than originally proposed that include:

>Affording us the opportunity to bestow scholarships to high school, college and/or students who’ve desired to continue or expand their dance experiences.   

>Facilitating a professional forum, which is an initiative that generates discussions focusing on issues such as improving community outreach and leadership?   (Maryland’s State Comptroller was our 2014 guest speaker who spoke on LLC   licensing processes and procedures.)

>Creating a weekend format that is becoming widespread in bringing attendees from all   regions in the United States. As a result, we’ve gained regional coordinators   who help to advance our cause by overseeing the acquisition of regional area   information. 

>Hosting a talk show, which include prominent guests who provide answers to questions that have influenced some individuals to become choreographers and instructors.

>Being of  interest to a local newspaper, The Afro American.  The 2014 UC Star   Awards was the focus of a local newspaper’s entertainment section, having a   lengthy article written regarding our event. In 2013, we had a representative from BET. In past UC Awards show we have had recording   artists Maysa Leak, Plunky and Shadina perform.

What has been your biggest challenge with the UC Star Awards??

A.)  As with all voting processes, processes have been formulated to alleviate the improper manipulating of   voting outcomes.  These include: 

1.      including external witnesses to assist in tallying and validating the outcomes,

2.      incorporating a members voting committee to manage the voting process, and 

3.      reviewing and sealing the winner’s   envelope to avoid tampering once the winners are known.

Although the Union Crew members aggressively monitor Award voting and have issued a directive regarding limiting voting to one ballot-one vote, we realize other measures must be put in place to ensure the integrity of the voting process and we are making changes to the voting process for the upcoming voting period to prevent ballot stuffing and/or  fraudulent voting. We want to insure that the nominees and award recipients are fair. 

B.)  The Union Crew is an   organization comprised of 12 members.  As our events grow, so does our need for volunteer assistance. Several volunteers were recruited, who assisted with registration, monitoring doors, answering question,  etc.  Our volunteers worked tirelessly and are rewarded for their   services.  We could not have done it without them.  This year the challenge is ahead of us once again.

Are there any changes planned for 2015 that you can share?

For our upcoming event, we are currently making changes in the voting process, the program’s format, the entertainment and the number of external activities being offered to our attendees. 

7. What’s the biggest misconception about the UC Star Awards?

It has been speculated that the UC Star Awards weekend event brings in a large profit that its members share in some way.  Of course, this is not so.  Monies derived from this event and any others that we have during the year are pooled into making the UC Star Awards weekend a success.  As overall US economic budget increases, so does our budget.  It takes various funding  sources to meet the weekend’s budget expenses.

We have also heard the misconception that thi is a money making business and we would not be having this event, if we were not making money. This event is a tremendous undertaking. It’s a lot of work and it takes countless hours to plan.  It’s all for the love of the art of line dancing and the people who keep this healthy addiction going. If we did not appreciate the art and love the   people who contribute to the art, we would not put ourselves through all the work and hurdles that come with trying to please the line dance community.   However, the positives far exceed any negativity. We just want to pass it  forward by giving to the line dance community.

Another common misconception is that everyone who attends gets an award. There were several awards that were accepted on be  hath of others.  We have in the past, personally delivered some of  the awards to people who did not attend.

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

In spite of all the challenges and extreme courses of action hosting this event might bring, we would not trade hosting  it for the world. Our patience has increased.  When there is a  problem, we now look at the positive before we even consider the negative,  understanding that problems are only temporary.  This venture has also made us realize keeping a level head in any situation will make a positive difference.

There has been some concerned express in reference to the quantity of minor awards we give. We personally feel that you can never give too much; however, we are trying to change the way they are presented to enhance our awards show. The minor awards are just as important to us as the major awards. These are unique and sometimes funny awards given to people who may never receive an award but yet they contribute to the community. These are people who may not teach or choreograph but they have positive impact and are a part of our line dance community. This is the time for someone to shine who may not always be in the lime light but are just as important as those who are in the lime light. This is an award show for everyone in the line dance community not just the nominees.   

This event is not a competition. This event is given from the heart and it is our intent to make it positive experience.   Please continue to be part of making it better. We are always open to new ideas and/or solutions.  We would like to thank the line dance community for your continuous support.

2007 Sharon Lynn Holmes (1st Jan 2008)

2008 LMC+ Linda, Marie, Carol, Renee (2nd Jan 2009)

2009 Jessie Barnes (3rd Jan 2010) 

2010 Randy Dennis (4th Jan 2011)

2011 Dave Bush (5th Jan 2012)

2012 Kenneth Johnson (6th Jan 2013)

2013 Curtis Goode (7th Jan 2014)

2014 Jamie Gant (8th Jan 2015)

2015 Marva Black (9th Jan 2016)

2016 Roland Ford (10th Jan 2017)

2017 Bernadette Burnette (11th Jan 2018)

2018 Mark ‘Big Mucci’ Wynn (12th Jan 2019)

2019 Gloria Kingcade (13th Jan 2020)

2021 Cancelled Due to Covid

2022 Wanda Mack [introduction in Pioneer section]

2023 Raymond Boyd [introduction in Pioneer section]

Trish Womack

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This will be a very long “Thank you” post.

3-year timeline:

2020 We hosted our last normal UC Star Awards. 

2021 We canceled the UC Star Awards due to the pandemic.

2022 We did a “back together theme” which was different from our usual event.

2023 We combined two years of dances to create our normal awards show (We were a little rusty and out of practice, but we pulled it off).

We just wanted everyone to know that we poured our hearts and souls into this production. We are a very small crew with 25 jobs each. Stay tuned, we will be soliciting help soon.

We would like to thank various people who showed love and support for the event in numerous ways:

All the line dancers who tried to come; however, the main event sold out within 30 days.

All the line dancers who purchased tickets for everything they could; although, they could not get in the main event.

All the people who flew in, drove in, stayed at the hotel, or just hung out at the hotel and not registered for any UC Star Event. 

All the people who bought gifts. jumped in to help, said words of encouragement and checked in on us. This means more than you will ever know.

It truly takes a committed community to pull this event off. A heartfelt thanks goes out to the following teams of talented individuals who volunteered countless hours on various projects to improve the quality of the UC Star Awards:

Workshop Instructors - 26 Amazing teachers

UC Star Awards Presenters 

Assistant Event Coordinator: Brandee Mathies

Friday Night’s Meet & Greet Host: Glass City Hustlers

Meet & Greet Music by: DJ Mike D

Friday’s Night’s Beginner Bash Host & Music: Carlos Vieira Jr.

Red Carpet Interviewer: Camille Kirk 

Thursday Pre-Party Host & DJ Rhondi Hackett 

Aquarobics with Zume 

Xtreme Hip Hop with Ejaya

UC Market Place Vendors 

UC Star Official Photographer: Deirdre Seabrook 

Man Cave participants

Security Team: Ofc Gant, Kelly & Vince 

Leadership Forum Guest: Queen Nur, The Advisory Board, 

Michelle Stefano (Library of Congress), Roland Ford

Fashion Show Coordinator & Sponsor: Phyllis Brewer Brown of Trivashion

Urban Line Dancer Fashion Models

Cuff It Challenge Leader: Nichol Poyntz

Paint & Chat Instructor: Ben Brown

UC Star Vending Table: Robert and Josie Sanders

UC Star Awards Host: Christopher Page & Monica Bizzle

UC Star Awards Music by: DJ Wiggs

Saturday Night’s After Party & Music Coordinator by: DJ Chocolate Shake

Praise & Worship with Bishop Jermaine Johnson

Gospel Choir Director: Brenda Bellamy

Usher Board Director: Jennifer Rogers

Sunday Breakfast Jam Music: DJ Chris Blues

Instructor Photos and Programs: Camille Kirk

Commercials: Isha Hutchinson

UC Star Awards Night TV Programming: Jamie Gant

Performers: Zenith Rhythm Dancers. The Dream Team, Forward Motion, The Big Blue Lounge, Step In Time: Midwest In Motion

Thanks to all of our Registered Guests, Jetta Productions, Event Stream and Dance Jam Productions and Renaissance Harborplace Hotel for an awesome weekend. 

Thank you, Union Crew members, and who continue to support the UC Star Awards and contribute their talents.

Last but definitely not the least, the UC Star Volunteers. You answered our call for help in record numbers. We appreciate each and every one of you. You did your job exceedingly well. We laughed, we bonded, and we had fun in the process. We are touched by your generosity and your desire to help.

To our Families and Friends and all the Ladies and Gentlemen of Line Dancing who create the dances, teach the dances, and those who “do the dances,” this would not be possible without your continued love and commitment to the Art of Line Dancing. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Peace & Blessings

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                                           2022 UC Star Awards Finalists

2022 Eastern Choreographer

Bernadette Burnette-PA

Cessily Greene-MD

Christopher “Blues” Torres-PA

Earl Miller-PA

Kathy Lesesne-MD

2022 Midwestern Choreographer

Janean Morris-MO

Jermaine Matthews-IN

Nichol Poyntz-MI

Robert Sykes-IL

ShaWauna Moore-IN

2022 Southern Choreographer

Daryl Jones-FL

DeMeria SeGuan-GA

Markis & Andrea Christopher-FL

Shuanta Porter-GA

Tammie Fleury Cruell-NC

2022 Western Choreographer

Candace Brown & Karen Pinson-CA

Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis-CA

Eric & Tish Jennings-CA

James & Jackie Rice-CA

Penny Pearl-CA

2022 Eastern Dance

Chi-PA Stepping-Bernadette Burnette

Eye See You Sis-Christopher “Blues” Torres

Guidance-Paulette Jones

Hush-Ray Boyd

2022 Midwestern Dance

C.O.H. Change of Heart-Adrion “Dooragg” West

Enter With Caution (E.W.C)-Jason Lumpkins, Brandon Knowlton & Tanisha Farr

Just Eff It-Terrence Payne

STL Text Me-Kris White & Jeremy Sims

2022 Southern Dance

Don’t Waste My Time-Shuanta Porter

Pressure 305-Joy Baker

Pure Essence-Leslie Brand

Respect On It-DeMeria SeGuan

2022 Western Dance

A Higher Love-Candace Brown & Karen Pinson

Flow-Penny Pearl & Laneia Smith

J & J Her-James & Jackie Rice

P-Valley-Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis

2022 Gospel Line Dance

Could’ve Been Me-Donetta Gunnells-Hall

                                              WINNERS

2022 Midwest Regional Choreographer of the Year: Robert Sykes

2022 Eastern Regional Choreographer of the Year: Cessily Greene

2022 Western Regional Choreographer of the Year: Ejaya Johnson and Sean Dennis

2022 Southern Regional Choreographer of the Year: Drea Honeyb and Markis Christopher

2022 Classic Dance Awards:

Sanctified Slide by Christopher Page

Love Crazy Shuffle by Donald BigStuf Jones

5 N 1 by Todd P. Harris

2022 Stepologist: Bridgett Preston and Naima Dillard

UC Special Awards

UC + 1: Lisa Smith

UC + 1: Joseph Shaw

Turbo Woman: Adrianne AH

Turbo Man: Daryl Jones

Dynamic Dancing Duo: Jermaine and Jennell Nelly Matthews

Will Travel To Dance: Talojia Hatcher

Will Travel To Dance: Karen Stewart 

Community Service: Qween Sheila Cash-Carter McFadden

Line Dance Concierge: Catrina Daniel

Perseverance: Brad Mizelle

Trailblazer: ArLeatha Bam Bam Kingcade

DJ Extraordinaire: Page Grayson

2022 Surprise Sleeper Award: Steady Love by Windy Lawrence-Booker

2022 Collaboration Award: Handle It by Janai Thompson, Karen Renee Pinson and Kathy JusChill’n

2022 Lifetime Achievement Award: Raymond Boyd

2022 Western Regional Dance of the Year: P-Valley by Ejaya Johnson and Sean Dennis

2022 Eastern Regional Dance of the Year: Chi-PA Steppin: Bernadette Burnette

2022 Midwest Regional Dance of the Year: STL Text Me by Kris Stlflava White and Jeremy Sims

2022 Southern Regional Dance of the Year: Pressure 305 by Joy Baker  

Choreographers 2007 - 2011

UC Star Award  2007 (1st Jan 2008)  

Maryland Choreographer    Ronnie Goode

Maryland Instructor             Renee Rivers

Maryland Stepologist          Ava Stanley

UC Star Award  2008 (2nd Jan 2009)  

Maryland Choreographer     Donell McFadden

Maryland Instructor              JoAnn Everett 

Maryland Stepologist          Sharon Conyers & Meloyde Robinson

UC Star Award  2009 (3rd Jan 2010)  

Maryland Choreographer        Karlitha Umoja

Maryland Instructor                 Renee Rivers

Maryland Stepologist              Loretta McFadden

UC Star Award  2010  (4th Jan 2011)  

Maryland Choreographer        Will Baker

Maryland Instructor                 Ronnie Goode

Maryland Stepologist              Onika Douglas

                                                  Danita Moses

UC Star Award  2007 (1st Jan 2008)  

Maryland Old School Dance      J’s Party Time by Jessie Moody 

Tristate Dance                             Kick That Shhh… by Ray Boyd

Maryland Dance of the Year        Anger Management by 

                                                       Tymeana Bullock 

UC Star Award  2008 (2nd Jan 2009)  

Out-of-State Dance                      Mo Problems by Jerome Bentley 

Maryland Dance of the Year        Move Your Feet by Donell McFadden

UC Star Award  2009 (3rd Jan 2010)  

Out-of-State Dance                           Watch My Feet by Ali James                      

Maryland Dance of the Year              Mars Needs Women by 

                                                     Karlitha Umoja, Trish Womack & April Williams        

UC Star Award  2010 (4th Jan 2011)  

Tristate Dance                               Act Like You Know by Bernadette Burnette                                                                           

Out-of-State Dance                       Nik Woo by Nichol Poyntz                

Maryland Dance of the Year         I Get   It In by Ronnie Goode 

UC Star Award  2011 (5th Jan 2012)     

DMV Choreographer                           Donell McFadden       

Maryland Instructor                            Ronnie Goode

DMV Instructor                                   Saundra Richardson

DMV Stepologist                                Wanda Gross & Michelle Patterson

Dance of the Year East Coast         Soulfood by Lorenzo Evans

Dance of the Year - Tri State (DE, NJ, PA)   It’s Easy Tho by Chris Blues 

Dance of the Year– Midwest          NaNaNaNah by Valerie & Allen Wilhoite 

Dance of the Year – South              Bring It Back by Reginald Sullivan

UC Star Award                Choreographers

Eastern Regional

2013 (7th Jan 2014)          Cessily Greene 

2014 (8th Jan 2015)          Cessily Greene 

2015 (9th Jan 2016)          Cessily Greene 

2016 (10th Jan 2017)        Ed Williams 

2017 (11th Jan 2018)        Samara Johnson 

2018 (12th Jan 2019)        Chris Blues 

2019 (13th Jan 2020)        Bernadette Burnette 

2022 (Jan 2023)                Cessily Greene

Midwest Regional

2013 (7th Jan 2014)       John Woodhouse 

2014 (8th Jan 2015)       Nichol Poyntz 

2015 (9th Jan 2016)       John Woodhouse

2016 (10th Jan 2017)     John Woodhouse

2017 (11th Jan 2018)     John Woodhouse

2018 (12th Jan 2019)     John Woodhouse

2019 (13th Jan 2020)     John Woodhouse

2022 (Jan 2023)             Robert Sykes

Southern Regional

2013 (7th Jan 2014)        Rhondi Hackett

2014 (8th Jan 2015)        Ra’chel Fowler

2015 (9th Jan 2016)        Nikki Towers

2016 (10th Jan 2017)      Darria Thomas    

2017 (11th Jan 2018)       Darria Thomas

2018 (12th Jan 2019)       Darria Thomas

2019 (13th Jan 2020)       Nikki Towers, Arica Dickens & Jay J Stewart 

2022 (Jan 2023)               Drea Honeyb and Markis Christopher

Western Regional

2013 (7th Jan 2014)          Jackie Bowie

2014 (8th Jan 2015)          James & Jackie Rice

2015 (9th Jan 2016)           Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis

2016 (10th Jan 2017)         Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis

2017 (11th Jan 2018)         Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis

2018 (12th Jan 2019)         Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis

2019 (13th Jan 2020)         Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis

2022 (Jan 2023)                 Ejaya Johnson and Sean Dennis  

UC Star Award                 Dances                       Choreographer                                       

Eastern Regional 

2012 (6th Jan 2013)           TNT                            Tiffany & Terran

2013 (7th Jan 2014)           Dark N Smooth           Cessily Greene 

2014 (8th Jan 2015)           B-More Nation             Donnetta McFadden-Coleman

2015 (9th Jan 2016)           Let’s Talk About It       Chris Blues

2016 (10th Jan 2017)         Reppin Bmore             April Williams 

2017 (11th Jan 2018)          Undisputed                 Samara Johnson

2018 (12th Jan 2019)          Come Thru                 Chris Blues

2019 (13th Jan 2020)          No Resistance            Paulette Jones, Kelly Caldwell         & Tawana Hair

2022 (Jan 2023)                 Chi-PA Steppin:           Bernadette Burnette

Midwest Regional

2012 (6th Jan 2013)          No Limit                     STL

2013 (7th Jan 2014)          Subtle                        Ali James

2014 (8th Jan 2015)          STL Turn Up              Kris White

2015 (9th Jan 2016)           Back 2 U                  Louis Jenkins & Nichol Poyntz 

2016 (10th Jan 2017)         Feelings Mutual        Ali James

2017 (11th Jan 2018)          Work It Out              John Woodhouse

2018 (12th Jan 2019)         Triple ABC                John Woodhouse

2019 (13th Jan 2020)         STL Battlefield           Kris White

2022 (Jan 2023)                 STL Text Me            Kris Stlflava White & Jeremy Sims

Southern Regional

2012 (6th Jan 2013)             Co Sign                 Neal & Stacey Artis

2013 (7th Jan 2014)              Este Ritmo           Jerome Bentley

2014 (8th Jan 2015)              Werk                     Ra’Chel Fowler

2015 (9th Jan 2016)             Ode to Olivia         Nikki Towers

2016 (10th Jan 2017)           Get Big                  Debra Thomas

2017 (11th Jan 2018)          Everyday People    Tracy Williams & Rolline Sullivan

2018 (12th Jan 2019)          SOSU Leave It Smokin          Darria Thomas

2019 (13th Jan 2020)          Thelma & Louise                Nikki Towers

2022 (Jan 2023)                  Pressure 305           Joy Baker

Western Regional

2012 (6th Jan 2013)          Don’t Mind                James & Jackie Rice

2013 (7th Jan 2014)          Blurred Lines            Jackie Bowie

2014 (8th Jan 2015)          It’s Your World      Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis 

2015 (9th Jan 2016)           #All Snap            Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis

2016 (10th Jan 2017)         Black Lypstyck          Lori Brown

2017 (11th Jan 2018)          Get Wit It             Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis

2018 (12th Jan 2019)         Ready, Set, Show      Candace Brown & Karen                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Renee Pinson

2019 (13th Jan 2020)       Just Be Thankful             Kim Drayton

2022 (Jan 2023)               P-Valley                  Ejaya Johnson & Sean Dennis 

UC Star Award                                      Trailblazer

2011 (5th Jan 2012)       Richard "Ziggie" Phillips, Michelle & Danielle Thomas

2013 (7th Jan 2014)       Nichol Poyntz

2014 (8th Jan 2015)       Big Mucci

2015 (9th Jan 2016)       Raymond Boyd

2016 (10th Jan 2017)     Cheryl Williams

2018 (12th Jan 2019)     James & Jackie Rice

2019 (13th Jan 2020)     Reginald Sullivan & Leigh Williams

2022 (Jan 2023)             ArLeatha Bam Bam Kingcade 

UC Star Award             Classic Dance                  Choreographer

2013 (7th Jan 2014)      B Luv                                 Bernadette Burnette

2013 (7th Jan 2014)      Chuck Baby                       Sharon Holmes

2014 (8th Jan 2015)      In The Line of Duty            Curtis Goode

2015 (9th Jan 2016)       L&R Shake                        Belinda Haywood

2016 (10th Jan 2017)     Just Her                             Ed Williams

2017 (11th Jan 2018)     Light It Up                          Donell McFadden

2018 (12th Jan 2019)     Circle City Steppin             Richard "Ziggie" Phillips

2019 (13th Jan 2020)     Trew                          Derrick Ballou & Tanya Edwards

2021   Eastern-               It’s Easy Tho                            Chris Blues 

           Southern-             Best Of Me                               Quan Terrell

           Midwestern          Pieces                                       Crystal Smith 

           Western               Straight To The Point                Marva Black 

2022 (Jan 2023)   

                                        Sanctified Slide                     Christopher Page

                                        Love Crazy Shuffle               Donald BigStuf Jones

                                        5 N 1                                    Todd P. Harris

UC Star Award             Surprise Sleeper Dance          Choreographer

2012 (6th Jan 2013)        Hoodwalk                  Line Dance Divas -Chi-Town

2013 (7th Jan 2014)        Triple Mad           John Woodhouse & Tonja Suzanne

2014 (8th Jan 2015)        Get Grown                 Cessily Grene

2015 (9th Jan 2016)         Flashin                      Dr. Loretta Hall-Martin

2016 (10th Jan 2017)       Backyard Party         John Woodhouse

2017 (11th Jan 2018)       Boom                    Kathy Lesesne & Katrina Lewis

2018 (12th Jan 2019)       Cruise Control          Nichol Poyntz

2019 (13th Jan 2020)       Lights Out                Nichol Poyntz

2022 (Jan 2023)               Steady Love         Windy Lawrence-Booker

UC Star Award              Collaboration               Choreographer

2012 (6th Jan 2013)       Platinum     Jennell Herron, Jerome Bentley, Ali James

2013 (7th Jan 2014)       Leggo              Nzinga & Stephanie Welch

2014 (8th Jan 2015)       You're My Star      John Woodhouse & Jermaine Mattews

2015 (9th Jan 2016)    We Are One   Linda Simms, Stef Wilson, Christopher Mark

2016 (10th Jan 2017)      Krush'n               Kelly Caldwell & Chris Blues

2017 (11th Jan 2018)      Why Not       John Woodhouse & Cessily Greene

2018 (12th Jan 2019)     Unchained    Shante Lee, Demetrius Maurice, Rashan   Clyburn

2019 (13th Jan 2020)   M&M Snap    Sean Dennis, Ejaya Johnson, Donnetta   McFadden, Muryelle Staco 

2022 (Jan 2023)           Handle It         Janai Thompson, Karen Renee Pinson and Kathy JusChill’n  

UC Star Award               Stepologist                   Stepologist

2013 (7th Jan 2014)        Lee Merriweather          Brenda Bellamy

2014 (8th Jan 2015)        Lynnese Degrilla            Dani Johnson

2015 (9th Jan 2016)        Keya Stith                      Tish Jennings

2016 (10th Jan 2017)      Michele Pye                   Robert Sykes

2017 (11th Jan 2018)      Tawonna Jones              Jane Liang

2018 (12th Jan 2019)      Nettie Daniels                 Tammy Fleury Cruel

2019 (13th Jan 2020)      Lakishea Hawthorne      Tamara Harris

2022 (Jan 2023)              Bridgett Preston             Naima Dillard 

UC Star Award                   Dynamic Duo                             Dynamic Duo

2007 (1st Jan 2008)          Jesse & Hazel Moody     Cowboy Bob & Penny Gibson

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)         Alita Walker & Kevin Dixon    

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)          Warren & Ania Galle

 2010 (4th Jan 2011)           Herman & Connie English       James & Anita Smith

2011 (5th Jan 2012)           Delbria & Reginald Thompson

2012 (6th Jan 2013)           LaVaughn & Sondra Williams    Craig & Rochelle James

2013 (7th Jan 2014)          William & Linda Shuler

2014 (8th Jan 2015)          Al & Val Wilhoite

2015 (9th Jan 2016)          Terrance & Carmen Payne

2018 (12th Jan 2019)        Jay & Crissy Rawls        Pamela & Michael Anthony Douglas

2019 (13th Jan 2020)         Isha & Marlo Hutchinson

2022 (Jan 2023)                Jermaine & Jennell Nelly Matthews 

UC Star Award                 Turbo Man                  Turbo Woman

2007 (1st Jan 2008)            Mike Elmore                Theresa Coombs

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)            Will Baker                   Glendora Franklin

2010 (4th Jan 2011)             Reginald Garcon        Iesha Lovett Alexander

2011 (5th Jan 2012)             Robert Brand             Karen Bellamy

2012 (6th Jan 2013)            James Carr                  April Lacy

2013 (7th Jan 2014)             Perry Warmack           Schlanda Watson

2014 (8th Jan 2015)             Nelson Spires             Muryelle Staco

2015 (9th Jan 2016)             David Carmack Jr       Anecia Wills

2016 (10th Jan 2017)           Douglas Hawkins       Tonya Starr Dooley

2017 (11th Jan 2018)   

2018 (12th Jan 2019)           Jeremy Sims

2019 (13th Jan 2020)           Earl Miller Jr               Sherika Alford

2022 (Jan 2023)                   Daryl Jones                Adrianne AH

UC Star Award          Will Travel To Dance          Will Travel To Dance

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)         Bettye Dott                            Ray Johnson

2010 (4th Jan 2011)          Lynnese Degrilla                   Marcia Wilson

2011 (5th Jan 2012)          Verletta Bonney

2012 (6th Jan 2013)         Goldie Mojica,                        Catrina Daniel

2013 (7th Jan 2014)          Anita Mullen

2014 (8th Jan 2015)          Da'Necia Gray

2015 (9th Jan 2016)          Erica Jordan

2018 (12th Jan 2019)       Karen King Stift                       Lee Merriweather

2022 (Jan 2023)               Talojia Hatcher                         Karen Stewart    

UC Star Award                       Forever 21

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                Sonia Gross

2012 (6th Jan 2013)                Elsie Jones, Helen Lee

2013 (7th Jan 2014)     Gloria Stephens, Sandi Stephens, Dorothy Jefferson

2014 (8th Jan 2015)                   Roszetta Ryan

2015 (9th Jan 2016)                   Annette Cherry

2016 (10th Jan 2017)                 Lee Herrington

2018 (12th Jan 2019)                 Dee Love

UC Star Award                        Stiletto Diva

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)                 Crystal Sartor, Pamela Perry

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                  Connie English

2011 (5th Jan 2012)                  Joanne Short

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                  Ladeveris Hawthorne

2014 (8th Jan 2015)                  Precious Bowe

2015 (9th Jan 2016)                  Muriam Finney

2016 (10th Jan 2017)                Stilettoz Smith

UC Star Award                       Up & Coming Choreographer

2011 (5th Jan 2012)                   

Candy Truss, Cessily Greene, Valerie Lee, Nichol Barkley, Terri Smith-Moore, Drea Thomas

2012 (6th Jan 2013)

Charles & Shawna Bell, Jamal Evans,   Qunterris Terrel, Laquittia Blunston

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                 Atondra Carree

2014 (8th Jan 2015)             Endris Ashford, Katrina Lewis, Shawn Dowd

2015 (9th Jan 2016)    

Patricia Lewis, Marguerite Butler, Beverly   Mozie, Paulette Jones

2018 (12th Jan 2019)              Shuanta Porter

2019 (13th Jan 2020)             Sheryl Woodard-Shelton

UC Star Award                    New Choreographer

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)            Donnetta McFadden & Joel Rivera

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)           

Mike Camp, Chris Goode Jr, Saundra Richardson, Demetrius Jasper

2010 (4th Jan 2011)            Leslie Jefferson, Tameka Peters

2012 (6th Jan 2013)       Lee Herrington, Jadon Gallagher, Karen Dyson

2013 (7th Jan 2014)            Shanae Noel

2015 (9th Jan 2016)            Danielle Inman

UC Star Award                      Put A Spin In It

2007 (1st Jan 2008)               Sharon Connors

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)               Rhonice Burnett

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                Terrie Tarver

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                Ed Williams

2015 (9th Jan 2016)                Otis Gatson

2016 (10th Jan 2017)              Jerome Ragsdale

UC Star Award                        Humanitarian

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                Tammy Bell, Leslie Jefferson 

2012 (6th Jan 2013)                Rhondi Hackett, De Barker, Lucia Jones​​

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                Ninja, Laticia Beatty

2014 (8th Jan 2015)                Roland Ford

2017 (11th Jan 2018)              Markia Taylor

UC Star Award                         Warm Spirit

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                 Elizbeth 'Gram' Gladden

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                  Yvette Sutton

2012 (6th Jan 2013)                  Net White, Monica Bizzle

2015 (9th Jan 2016)                  Judith Wagner

2016 (10th Jan 2017)                Camille Kirk

UC Star Award                           Master Instructor

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)                    Gloria Kingcade

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                     Louis Jenkins

2011 (5th Jan 2012)                     Leigh Williams, Hassan Abdul-Rahim

UC Star Award                           Video Queen

2012 (6th Jan 2013)                    Diane Otis-Mitchell

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                    Ericka Momom

2014 (8th Jan 2015)                    Vera Spinks-Hall

UC Star Award                           Perseverance

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                   Dorothy Watson

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)                    Pat Crovo, Ronette Herman

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                    Sharon Lee, Toni Johnson

2022 (Jan 2023)                          Brad Mizelle           

UC Star Award                            Master Choreographer

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                    Bernadette Burnette

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)                     Crystal Smith

UC Star Award                              Innovative Dance Technique

2016 (10th Jan 2017)                     Meko Carter for Crescendo

2018 (12th Jan 2019)                     Nikki "Debbie Allen" Towers

UC Star Award                               Appreciation

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                          Randy Dennis

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                    Tanya Dennis, DJ Droopy, Thommy Davis

UC Star Award                                Hype the Crowd

2018 (12th Jan 2019)                       Jay J Stewart

2019 (13th Jan 2020)                        Rhondi Hackett

UC Star Award                                UC Dance Scholarship

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)                         Courtney M. Watson

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                         Jordan Poteat

UC Star Award                                 YouTube Queen/Princess

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                           Errin Watkins

2018 (12th Jan 2019)                        Evelyn Haywood

UC Star Award                                  Mr Smooth

2012 (6th Jan 2013)                           AJ Dease

2016 (10th Jan 2017)                         Jason Lumpkins

UC Star Award                                  No Sweat

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                           Cowboy Bob Gibson

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                   Donna McGraw, Angela Fowlkes

UC Star Award                                  DJ Extraordinaire

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                           Chris Blues

2022 (Jan 2023)                                 Page Grayson 

UC Star Award                                  Mix Master Extraordinaire

2015 (9th Jan 2016)                           DJ 8 Mile

UC Star Award                                  Dance 411

2011 (5th Jan 2012)                           Nichol Poyntz

UC Star Award                                  Video King

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                           James Owens

UC Star Award                                   Ambassador of Line Dance

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                             Roland Ford

UC Star Award                                   The Coach

2011 (5th Jan 2012)                             Shante Lee

UC Star Award                                    Traveling Teacher

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)                             Donell McFadden

UC Star Award                                     UC Star Music

2014 (8th Jan 2015)                              DJ Pork Chop, DJ KW Griff

UC Star Award                                      Pay It Forward

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                       Goldie Mojica, Nzinga Khalid

UC Star Award                                     Life of the Party

2016 (10th Jan 2017)                            Teresa Fitz

UC Star Award                                      Drop It Like It's Hot

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                               Karen Dyson

UC Star Award                                        Performer

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                                 Kenny J & Sophisticated Funk Dancers

UC Star Award                                        Best Dance Crew

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                LB Steppers w/ Leon Britain

UC Star Award                                        Line Dance Entertainer

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                                 Kenneth Johnson

UC Star Award                                        Best Body Roller

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                Cathy Wright

UC Star Award                                        Motivator

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                Bernard 'Puerto Rico' Smiley

UC Star Award                                        Wonder Woman

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                Dee Hargrave

UC Star Award                                        Best Line Dance Network

2011 (5th Jan 2012)                                 Happy Feet Soul Line Dance

UC Star Award                                        Spongebob

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                                 Stefhon Cave

UC Star Award                                Hardest Working Woman in Line Dancing

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                                         Jessie Barnes

UC Star Award                                         Congeniality

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                 Kawana Jones

UC Star Award                                         New Line Dancer

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                 Latonia Truesdale

UC Star Award                                          E Blast

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                                   Vernette Hutchins Roberts

UC Star Award                                          Line Dance Made Easy

2011 (5th Jan 2012)                                    Aline Goodman

UC Star Award                                           Request Line

2012 (6th Jan 2013)                                   LaKishea Hawthorne

UC Star Award                                          Teach Me On The Floor

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                                   James Waddy

UC Star Award                                          T Shirt Master

2016 (10th Jan 2017)               Chirs Page, Tanya Dennis, Mario Harrison,   Lawanda Gross & Sonia Gross

UC Star Award                                           Multi Task

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                                 Joanne Everett

UC Star Award                                             Zydeco Queen

 2010 (4th Jan 2011)                                    Cheryl Williams

UC Star Award                                              Head Boss In Charge

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)                                      Judy Newton

UC Star Award                                             Mississippi Hold It

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                                      Leon Britain

UC Star Award                                             Working Up A Sweat

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                                       Donell McFadden

UC Star Award                                              Inspiration

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                Bessie Johnson & Kuniko Takima

UC Star Award                                               Extra Mile

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                  Ava Stanley & Dorothy Jefferson

UC Star Award                                              Have Line Dance Will Travel

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                     Bud & Dee Garner

UC Star Award                                            Stop the Madness

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                                    Wilhelmina Wilson

UC Star Award                                            New Line Dance Junkie

2010 (4th Jan 2011)                                      Michelle Patterson

UC Star Award                                          Ticket Master

 2010 (4th Jan 2011)                                      Erica Williams

UC Star Award                                          Mr Energizer

2013 (7th Jan 2014)                                        Stash

UC Star Award                                       Stump The Yard

2007 (1st Jan 2008)                            Bro Phi Bro & Friends

UC Star Award                             Do It Again Motivator

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                     Tony Crosley

UC Star Award                               Community Service

2009 (3rd Jan 2010)                        Jamie Gant

UC Star Award                Line Dance Community Service  

2021                                 

                      1. Rhonda Gaines Colman-Virtual Classes

                      2. Chris Page-Virtual Sunday Word   

                      3. Chris Blues-Sunday Brunch Radio Broadcast   

                      4. Stefhon Cave-Virtual Check In   

                      5. Isha Hutchinson-Virtual Men Talk 

2022              Qween Sheila Cash-Carter McFadden                 

UC Star Award                               Recycled Teenager

2011 (5th Jan 2012)                        Mary Dott

UC Star Award                             Alternative Step

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                      Debbie Sawyer

UC Star Award                               Warden

2008 (2nd Jan 2009)                       Delphine Mitchell

UC Star Award                                 UC + 1

2007 (1st Jan 2008) Rhondi (Blondie) 

2008 (2nd Jan 2009) Karlitha Umoja 

2009 (3rd Jan 2010) Thommy Davis, Wannetta Hepburn, Wayne Savoy 

2011 (5th Jan 2012) Bettye Dott, DJ Double 

2012 (6th Jan 2013) Deborah Johnson 

2013 (7th Jan 2014) Will Baker, James Carr 

2014 (8th Jan 2015) Donna Gregory 

2015 (9th Jan 2016) DJ Chocolate Shake, Tracy Stevens 

2016 (10th Jan 2017) AJ the DJ 

2018 (12th Jan 2019) Anthony Kelly 

2019 (13th Jan 2020) Renee Rivers 

2022 (Jan 2023)              Lisa Smith      Joseph Shaw

UC Star Award                                TikTok 

                            If possible will post links in Year 2020 tab

2021 (Jan 2022)                               1. Jermaine Matthews                                         

                                                          2. Sean Dennis 

                                                          3. Joseph Shaw 

                                                          4. Jamie Grundy 

                                                          5. Lisa Wylie 

                                                          6. Rose Tyler 

                                                          7. Nichol Poyntz 

UC Star Award                     Line Dance Concierge 

2022  (Jan 2023)                   Catrina Daniel