FIVE YOUNG WOMEN AWARDED $5,000 FOR USE TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Jan. 18, 2008 –Five young women from cities across Texas have been selected as winners of the “Real Beauty” literacy contest hosted by H-E-B and Dove, the global beauty brand. As a winner, each was presented with a $5,000 savings bond toward her future education.  
The winners are:

• Gracie Becker, age 17, of Austin
• Lizette De La Cruz, age 20, of Brownsville
• Tayler Johnson, age 15, of Corpus Christi
• Morgan Chambers, age 19, of Crosby
• Jordan Buckley, age 13, of LaVernia

“We are proud to recognize the accomplishments of these young ladies who are serving as role-models in their community,” said Dya Campos, H-E-B Public Affairs Director.

The winners were selected based on poignant essays submitted by their friends and families that described them as one who exemplified “real beauty” by being unique and self-assured. The contest, launched in September 2007 in H-E-B stores, aligned with the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, a global effort designed to challenge beauty stereotypes and invite women to join in a discussion about beauty.

About H-E-B
For more than 100 Years, H-E-B has been an innovative retailer. Known for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at every day low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 60,000 Partners and serves millions of customers in more than 150 communities throughout Texas and Mexico. For more information, visit www.heb.com.

About Dove
The Dove mission is to make women feel more beautiful every day by challenging today’s stereotypical view of beauty and inspiring women to take great care of themselves. Dove, manufactured by Unilever, is the No. 1 personal wash brand nationwide. One in every three households uses a Dove product*, which includes beauty bars, body washes, face care, anti-perspirant/deodorants, hair care and styling aids. Dove is available nationwide in food, drug and mass outlet stores.