HOMTV is hosting its annual Golden Tape Awards Ceremony and Intern Appreciation Event at Studio C! to celebrate the commitment and hard work of the 2017 - 2018 HOMTV Interns. Over the years, HOMTV’s Internship Program has been recognized as an established and exemplary hands-on training program to retain and foster talent.
For the first time, HOMTV is inviting the community to show their support and celebrate the interns as they showcase their work. Attendees will receive star treatment by walking the red carpet to an “Academy Awards” style ceremony hosted by Wharton Center’s Bob Hoffman as Master of Ceremonies.
Guests will enjoy entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and media professional guest speakers:
Master of Ceremonies – Bob Hoffman, Public Relations Manager, Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Amanda Chodnicki - 2013 HOMTV Alumni and Reporter for FOX66 and NBC25 in Flint, MI
Brian Town – 1995 HOMTV Alumni and CEO/Owner for Michigan Creative in Lansing, MI
Bonnie Zhang – 2015 HOMTV Alumni and Digital Marketing Director for T.A. Forsberg Inc. in Okemos, MI
Daniella Bruce – 2014 HOMTV Alumni and In-Game Presentation Coordinator and Game Day Live Show Host for the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, MI
Door prizes include:
Flat Screen TV donated by AVI
Red Wings (Tickets for 2) donated by Kitch Law Firm
Wharton Center tickets (show TBD) donated by Wharton Center
Tickets to the Mid-Michigan Women's Expo donated by Kohler Expos, Inc.
Each year, HOMTV Interns continue to be a valuable asset to the Meridian Township community, volunteering around 14,000 hours as production crew and on-air talent for nearly 90 official Township meetings and over 600 HOMTV programs, as well as producing more than 1,000 stories and PSA’s.
Those interested in becoming a sponsor of the ceremony, please contact HOMTV Executive Producer Brandie Yates at yates@meridian.mi.us.