IBWA Awards Program Begins

1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 650
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-5213
Fax: 703-683-4074
Web: www.bottledwater.org

Contact:
V. Tom Gardner, communications manager
International Bottled Water Association
703.683.5213 ext. 107

2006 IBWA Convention and Trade Show Registration Now Open
Attendees and Exhibitors Can Sign-Up Online
"Everyone's A Winner"
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada; October 3-6, 2006

ALEXANDRIA, VA - The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) today announced the opening of registration for the 2006 IBWA Convention and Trade Show to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino from October 3-6, 2006. Online registration is now officially open for both attendees and exhibitors on the Convention and Trade Show website at http://www.bottledwater.org/public/conv2006/.

Convention attendees will have access to the most advanced educational opportunities for both new and seasoned bottled water professionals and trade show exhibitors will highlight the many innovations in the bottled water industry.

"The 2006 IBWA Convention and Trade Show has no rival when it comes to educational seminars and showcasing the services and advanced technology of the bottled water industry," stated IBWA President Joseph K. Doss. "As the leader in the bottled water industry, IBWA will continue its commitment to quality and help our industry's leaders prepare to meet all future challenges and opportunities."

IBWA's convention is the single-best event for professionals in the bottled water industry to meet with peers and share tools, techniques, and best practices. While walking the trade show floor, attendees can expect to find a state-of-the-art, bottled water-specific showcase that features the premier processing, packaging, equipment, and services for the global bottled water industry.

For exhibitor and attendee registration, award programs, schedules, and other information about the 2006 IBWA Convention and Trade Show, log on to the IBWA website at http://www.bottledwater.org/public/conv2006/ or call 703-683-5213.

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The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is the authoritative source of information about all types of bottled waters. Founded in 1958, IBWA's membership includes U.S. and international bottlers, distributors and suppliers. IBWA is committed to working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates bottled water as a packaged food product, and state governments to set stringent standards for safe, high quality bottled water products. Additionally, IBWA requires member bottlers to adhere to the IBWA Bottled Water Code of Practice, which mandates additional standards and practices, that in some cases, are more stringent than federal and state regulations. A key feature of the IBWA Model Code is an annual unannounced plant inspection by an independent, third party organization. For more information about IBWA, bottled water and a list of member's brands, please contact IBWA Manager of Communications Tom Gardner at 703-647-4607 or tgardner@bottledwater.org.