Two programs produced by the Waycross Community Media volunteers and staff were recognized with Hometown Video Festival Awards. The Hometown Video Festival honors and promotes community communications and local cable programs that are first distributed on Public, Educational and Government (PEG) Access. These awards are presented to creative programs that address community needs, develop diverse community involvement, challenge conventional commercial television formats, and move viewers to experience television in a different way. Hometown is local cable's largest video festival.

In ceremonies hosted by Kojo Nnamdi on Thursday, July 12 in Washington, DC, the following Waycross programs were recognized:

• Groovin' at the Grove -- was recognized in the Live Format (Non-Pro) category. This program was presented LIVE from Springfield Township's Grove complex last year and consisted of a concert and the pre-concert activities.
• St. Xavier vs. Colerain High School Tournament Football -- recognized in the Sports Event (Non-Pro) category, this football game showcased two local powerhouse football teams trying to advance to the OHSAA state football championships.

Waycross programs could not be produced without the talents of the local volunteers. Special recognition should be given to Steve Allen, Robb Bittner, Mike Dehring, Dave Eby, Glenn Hartong, Anthony Jeffries, Bob McMillan, Malinda Rackely, Robert Ratliff, Hugh Staples, Justin Strohl, and Tony Suarez for their award winning efforts in these programs.