AT&T HONORED WITH COORS’ GOLD SUPPLIER AWARD

BEDMINSTER, N.J., July 13, 2005 – AT&T today announced that it is the recipient of a 2005 Gold Supplier Award for delivering innovative and reliable network services in support of Coors Brewing Company. 

The objective of the annual Gold Supplier Award is to help Coors recognize and encourage strong performance among its service and supply providers.  AT&T was selected from among 3,500 Coors Brewing Company suppliers that were evaluated on quality, service, cost and innovation.   AT&T’s Mary Kingsley, client business manager, and Mary Schmidt, sales executive, accepted the award at the Coors Supplier Forum.

“As a global networking company, AT&T is focused on delivering the services that businesses need to effectively compete and succeed in today’s marketplace,” said Terri Tochihara-Dirks, AT&T’s Sales Center Vice President in Denver.  “This award is a testament to our unwavering focus and underscores the commitment of our sales and technical support teams in assuring the best possible experience for our business customers, worldwide.”

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