Valley Wide Beverage Receives 2005 High Life Achievement Award Fresno-based distributor earns title as one of the best Miller wholesalers in the United States

Fresno, CA—Valley Wide Beverage Company, a Fresno-based beer distributor, announced today that is has been named the recipient of the 2005 High Life Achievement Award by Miller Brewing Company. This prestigious award recognizes the top performing Miller distributors in each region of the United States.

“We are extremely honored to be named the winner of the High Life Achievement Award for the Western United States,” said Lou Amendola, President of Valley Wide Beverage Company. “The hard work, dedication and pride that our employees pour into each day has made us the successful company we are today. I am proud of all our employees, to be recognized as one of the best Miller wholesalers in the country is a significant accomplishment.”

The High Life Achievement Award is given to less than five percent of all Miller distributors nationwide. Winners of the award are determined by the highest total retail sales percentage increase, among other criteria such as market execution, retail execution and displays. Over the last two years Valley Wide Beverage Company has seen a significant increase in sales.

Valley Wide Beverage services six counties and over 3,000 retail customers each week, providing them with over 400 different brands. The company employs over 200 individuals with annual revenues of close to $100 million per year. Each customer is provided with efficient and responsive service. Valley Wide Beverage takes the time to work with their customers to find out what brands their patrons really want and help them to select best mix of beer to ensure profitability.

“At Miller Brewing Company we pride ourselves on working with the very best,” said Norman Adami, President and CEO of Miller Brewing Company. “Valley Wide Beverage has proven to be one of the top distributors in the Miller system. We look forward to working together with Valley Wide Beverage to embrace the ever-changing challenges of this industry.”

For more information on Valley Wide Beverage Company visit www.valleywidebeverage.com or call (559) 650-1500.