USANA Health Sciences Wins Three Utah Best Of State Awards

USANA Health Sciences Wins Three Utah Best Of State Awards

SALT LAKE CITY—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 6, 2009—USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that it will be recognized on May 30 with three Best of State Awards. USANA will receive an award for the best health and nutrition products, best health and nutrition beverage and best personal-care products in Utah.

This is the sixth year USANA has won a Best of State award for its science-based nutritional products and the third consecutive year it has won for its Sensé™ skin-care line. USANA’s revolutionary skin-care line is recognized for its nourishing ingredients and exclusive technologies, including patented self-preserving formulas. USANA will receive its first award in the health and nutrition beverage category for its newest product, Rev3 Energy™. Rev3 provides consumers with a healthy alternative to typical energy drinks and contains no artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or colors. Finally, USANA’s MyHealthPak, the first fully customizable packaging system for its nutritional supplements, will be recognized in the health and nutrition products category.

"It is an honor be recognized once again with such prestigious awards among such an elite group of Utah businesses," said USANA CEO Dave Wentz. "We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality nutritional and skin-care products on the market. These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our corporate staff and independent distributors."

The Best of State Awards were created in 2003 to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. Best of State candidates are evaluated by a panel of 100 judges based on three criteria: achievement in the field of endeavor; innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods or processes; and contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.