SALT LAKE CITY, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health
Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA), a global nutritional supplements
company, was presented with four Best of State Awards last night
for having the best dietary supplements, nutrition beverage, health
products and research and development department for a Utah-based company. USANA also received the
prestigious The Best of the Best® award as the overall winner of
the merchandising and consumer services category for the second
time since 2008. As one of only ten organizations or individuals to
receive the statue, USANA was selected from the largest category,
which included medal winners for everything from health products to
sporting goods.
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To date, USANA has earned more than 20 Best of State awards
since 2003 and currently sells its award-winning products in 18
international markets.
"In a state that houses more than 100 dietary supplement
manufacturers, it is a tremendous honor to be recognized as having
the best nutritional products and R&D department," said USANA's
Chief Communications Officer, Dan
Macuga. "To be recognized by Best of State for our
hard-work, year after year, is a testament of our dedication to
developing cutting-edge nutritional products and technology. We
could not be more thrilled."
This is the ninth year USANA has been recognized as having the
best dietary supplements in the state and the second year it has
been recognized for its exceptional health and nutrition products.
In addition to its nutritional supplements, USANA's Rev3 Energy®
drink earned its fourth consecutive title since it was introduced
to the public in 2009, while the company's research and development
department took home its first medal for its rigorous testing
methods, studies, and innovative product technology.
"In 20 years of being in business, USANA has never issued a
recall on any of its products and have supplied more than 600 elite
athletes with our high-quality nutritional supplements," said Dr.
John Cuomo, Executive Director of
Global Research and Development. "We take our testing methods and
procedures very seriously and to receive validation as being the
best R&D department in the state is both favorable and
exhilarating."
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.
USANA has also received four top honors for its Sense™ skin-care
line since 2007 and, was named Utah's best employer in 2010.
For more information about USANA's products and company, visit
www.USANA.com.
About USANA
USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality
nutritionals, personal care, energy and weight management products
that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates
throughout the United States,
Mexico, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, Hong Kong,
Japan, Taiwan, China, South
Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, the
Netherlands, France,
Belgium and the United Kingdom. Learn more at
the USANA website (www.usana.com), stay current with the
official USANA lifestyle blog (www.whatsupusana.com)
and USANA corporate blog (blog.usana.com), like us on
the USANA Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/usanahealthsciences), or
follow USANA on Twitter (@usanainc).
Media Contact: Ashley Collins
Executive Director of Marketing, PR, and Social Media
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
(801) 954-7280
media(at)us.usana(dot)com
SOURCE USANA Health Sciences, Inc.