Each year the Alliance for Community Media, Western States Regions hosts the Western Access Video Excellence Awards (WAVE). Over 330 entries from six states (CA, HI,NV,AZ,NM,CO) entered in 30 categories including volunteer community producers and professionals. The WAVE Awards Ceremony will be held in Reno, Nevada on Saturday October 17 at 5:00 PM. For information on the ACM Conference and the WAVE Awards ceremony, go to:  www.ACMWEst.org

Access Sacramento congratulations to the following local program producers for being named a finalist (top 3) in their respective categories.

"Half a Man" by Joaquin Murrieta
Informational Lifestyle - Community Producer

"2008 International Va'a Federation World Canoe Sprint Races"
by Gary Martin and Will James
Sports Coverage - Professional

"Rapkind TV Live at Center Court with Chris Weber" by Youron Knighton
Talk Show - Entertainment - Community Producer

"Kids Corporation #41" by Mike Martin
Programming for Youth - Community Producer

"Saturday is Rugby Day" by Jessica Vasquez
Sports Entertainment - Community Producer