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GreatCall, Inc. and Company Founder Arlene Harris Win Best Overall
Company Award in 5th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

San Diego, Calif. – November 24, 2008 – GreatCall, Inc., creators of the Jitterbug simple cell phone and service, announced today that the company and its Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arlene Harris, were named the winner in the “Best Overall Company – Service Businesses” category at the 5th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

The 2008 Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run. The awards are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business Awards^SM.

Stevie Awards were handed out in categories including Best Entrepreneur, Best Executive, Lifetime Achievement, and Women Helping Women at the gala event at New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel on November 14. More than 1,200 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration.

GreatCall and Arlene Harris, winners of “Best Overall Company,” joined finalists in that category including APCO Worldwide of Washington, D.C., Northbound, LLC in Sunnyvale, CA, and Royal Neighbors of America based in Rock Island, IL. GreatCall and Ms. Harris were also named finalists in the “Technology Innovator of the Year” category.

GreatCall’s mission, through its Jitterbug cellular phones and service, is to improve people’s lives by making cutting-edge technology fulfill their customers’ need to stay safe and connected. Jitterbug simplifies the entire cellular experience with a phone that is comfortable and uncomplicated and service that is helpful, friendly, and affordable.

Since Jitterbug’s launch in November 2006, the company has enjoyed substantial growth in the highly competitive cellular business, bucking the trend toward more complicated gadgets. Jitterbug has succeeded in innovating cellular phone and system designs that result in simplicity in every customer interaction.

“It is an honor to be named a winner in The Stevie Awards for Women in Business and in the Best Overall Company category,” said Arlene Harris, GreatCall’s Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Recognition of GreatCall’s customer service achievements and pioneering simple, helpful technology is extremely gratifying.”

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are governed by a Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors that features many leading women entrepreneurs and luminaries in business. Members of the Awards’ Board selected Stevie winners from among the finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professional worldwide during the preliminary judging period.

“GreatCall is delighted to be a part of this year’s Stevie Awards for Women in Business awards, and we thank the committee for recognizing us and all the finalists,” said Harris. “The Stevies validate the importance of supporting entrepreneurs, young companies, and great ideas that dare to break from the pack, and it’s an honor to be a part of their program.”

Because of Jitterbug’s great design and important contribution to society, the company has received prominent national media accolades from the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the Washington Post, as well as major TV broadcast networks. Other recognitions include the 2007 Seybold Best New Company Award, the 2008 Best Small Business award from the American Society on Aging, and Harris’ receipt of the 2008 ATHENA Pinnacle Award in Technology in the company’s home town of San Diego.

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of honorees are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.

About GreatCall, Inc.
GreatCall, creator of Jitterbug, was founded by Arlene Harris, the first woman inducted into the “Wireless Hall of Fame,” and Martin Cooper, the father of the first portable cellular phone. GreatCall’s vision is to deliver easy-to-use, helpful, and affordable cellular phones and life-enhancing services, creating a new industry standard for simplicity and value. Jitterbug, created with worldwide leader Samsung, is sold nationwide direct-to-consumers. Service coverage includes the U.S. and Canada. GreatCall is located in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.jitterbug.com.

About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.