A Great Canadian Beer. A Great Canadian Company.

Saskatoon, Sk, February 14, 2008 – After requalifying once again since their first award in 2004, Great Western is proud to announce being recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 2007.

Since 1993, hundreds of companies have competed for this evaluation that assesses the management skills and practices of companies flourishing in a changing economy. The 50 Canadian companies selected experienced the highest profit and revenues since the beginning of the program, with combined sales of $8.5 billion and an average sales growth of 31%. With the drive to succeed, Great Western beat performance standards by incorporating adaptability and sustainability into their company strategy despite recent and possible future economic instability.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have earned this award again,” says Great Western Brewing President Ron Waldman. “Without Great Western’s dedicated and talented team of individuals we would not be where we are today. We are extremely committed to brewing the best tasting beer possible, and now we know that we use the finest ingredients in every sense. Managing a successful company helps ensure we’ll be able to brew great beer for our customers for years ahead. This is truly an honor.”

Even though Great Western Beer is brewed solely in the prairies, it has won awards at the international level. After winning medals for such competitions as “World Beer Cup” and “Monde Selection” the company has made its mark on the map. After being named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies in 2004 and requalifying every year since, Great Western has proven to be consistent in their national and international delivery as a product, and a company. “When you brew some of the best beer in the world, there is little doubt that it will be renowned at the global level.” explains Waldman. “It just doesn’t get any better than this.”

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For additional information on Great Western Brewing products please contact:

Ron Waldman
P: 306-653-4653 ext 222
E: ronw@greatwesternbrewing.com
519 Second Avenue North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 2C6