Award Presented by Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China PROVO, Utah, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises' (NYSE: NUS) China region was honored with the China Charity Award, the most prestigious charity award in the country by the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs. Hu Jintao, president of the People's Republic of China, presented the award to Andrew Fan, president of the company's Greater China region, during an awards ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. "This year Nu Skin's culture of giving was demonstrated in numerous ways, particularly in China following the Sichuan earthquake and devastating snow storms," said Truman Hunt, president and chief executive officer of Nu Skin Enterprises. "We applaud our Greater China staff and sales force who came together to provide quick and significant relief to those affected by disaster. Nu Skin China truly made a difference as they executed on our mission to be a force for good in the world." One of Nu Skin China's primary charitable efforts came in the wake of the disastrous Sichuan earthquake in May. The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation, along with company distributors and employees, donated cash, food and supplies valued at nearly 33 million RMB ($4.8 million) to assist in the relief efforts. The earthquake happened just before the opening of the Greater China Region Convention in Hong Kong, and prompted an immediate response from Nu Skin staff and distributors in attendance. Donated food and supplies were dispatched to the devastated areas in a matter of days and Fan and his management team visited the most seriously hit areas less than two weeks after the earthquake to help determine the needs of those affected. Once initial needs were met, Nu Skin China worked to create a microfinance program in cooperation with the China Foundation of Poverty Alleviation, China's most reputable charity organization. In addition to their assistance during the Sichuan earthquake, Nu Skin China and its distributors provided relief in the wake of record snow storms that plagued many southern Chinese provinces during the Chinese New Year, shutting down business and transportation and stranding hundreds of thousands of people. Nu Skin China also collaborated with the Shanghai Charity Foundation and the Fudan University Children's hospital to set up the China Children's Heart Surgery Fund, offering a 10-year sponsorship on heart surgeries for the children in China. The Company Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. demonstrates its tradition of innovation through its comprehensive anti-aging product portfolio, independent business opportunity and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Nu Skin's scientific leadership in both skin care and nutrition establishes Nu Skin as a premier anti-aging company, evidenced in its patent-pending ageLOC technology and flagship products including the Galvanic Spa System II, Tru Face Essence Ultra, LifePak nano and the g3 nutrition beverage. A global direct selling company, Nu Skin operates in 48 markets throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe and has more than 750,000 independent sales representatives. Nu Skin Enterprises is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NUS." More information is available at http://www.nuskinenterprises.com/. DATASOURCE: Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. CONTACT: Media, Kara Schneck, +1-801-345-2116, , or Investors, Scott Pond, +1-801-345-2657, , both of Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. Web Site: http://www.nuskinenterprises.com/

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