WILMINGTON, Del., July 10, 2007 – In honor of the hometown heroes that spark our imagination and touch our lives in special ways, DuPont, the maker of DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces, is launching its Who Inspires You contest.  The company is seeking community leaders whose selfless actions impact and inspire others and is rewarding them with kitchen prize packages, including a professionally installed DuPont™ Corian® countertop in the color of their choice.

“DuPont is rewarding community members across the country who not only imagine better lives for others, they actually help to make it happen,” said Maureen McGeehan, marketing manager – DuPont Surfaces.  “Kitchens are the hub of the home, where lives are shared and communities are brought together – it’s our way of recognizing the people who are so vital to our everyday well being.”

The inspiration for the contest is the palette of more than 140 colors of Corian®, highlighted by the largest new color launch in DuPont Surfaces history.  Designed to allow consumers to express their individuality and personal style in every home environment, Corian® inspires passion for designing kitchens to obsess over, dream about and escape to.

Now through November 15, 2007 friends and neighbors across the country are encouraged to submit stories of 800 words or less illustrating why a parent/guardian, civil servant, educator or other community leader deserves to be honored. One grand prize winner and three runners up will be selected.  Entries will be judged on the level of inspiration drawn from the story and the extent to which the nominee’s actions impact the community. 

Visit countertops.dupont.com/inspire to find complete rules, prizes and how to enter online, by fax or by mail.  The four deserving leaders will win kitchen prize packages including a professionally installed Corian® countertop in the color of their choice, an array of KitchenAid® appliances and an Excitations.com experience, such as a ride in a vintage bi-plane or a stint in a race car. The total of the four winning kitchen prize packages is estimated at approximately $50,000.

Prize Packages

Grand Prize
•    Professionally installed DuPont™ Corian® countertop in color of choice;
•    KitchenAid® appliances including a range, microwave oven, refrigerator and dishwasher; and
•    Excitations Over the Top Experience (choose an experience from a variety of exciting options, such as a hot air balloon ride or skipper for a year)

Runner Up
•    DuPont™ Corian® countertop;
•    36” KitchenAid® Outdoor Grill with side burner; and
•    Excitations Blue Circle Gift Package (choose an experience from a variety of exciting options, such as a hot stone massage or mountain biking)

Second Place
•    DuPont™ Corian® countertop
•    KitchenAid® Architect® Series II Stainless Steel Wine Cellar; and
•    Excitations Blue Circle Gift Package

Third Place
•    DuPont™ Corian® countertop
•    KitchenAid® Countertop Appliance Collection including a mixer, blender and food processor; and
•    Excitations Blue Circle Gift Package

“A little inspiration is all homeowners and designers need to transform a kitchen or bath into a personal space they love to live in,” said McGeehan.  “Our philosophy at DuPont is to create surfaces that inspire limitless design options.” 

In residential environments, DuPont™ Corian® can be used in a variety of applications including kitchen and bathroom countertops, backsplashes, wet bars, fireplace surrounds, tub decks and tub and shower surrounds. DuPont™ Corian® is non-porous and does not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria. Corian® ranges from $45 - $75 per square-foot installed and includes a 10-year installed limited transferable warranty from DuPont and pricing varies on complexity, color and project location.  More information is available at countertops.dupont.com.

DuPont Surfaces and Building Innovations is a strategic business unit of DuPont that manufactures and markets Corian® solid surfaces, as well as DuPont™ Zodiaq® and Granite Certified by DuPont™.  DuPont™ Corian® is a well-known global brand in the solid surface category.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company.  Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.  Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

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