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Unsolicited Ideas

From time to time, Newell Rubbermaid does post specific requests for technology and innovation challenges on our Web site under Technology Assets on the “Our Company” page. There are several requirements to responding to a technology request – for instance, your idea must be patented or patent-pending with a published patent application, and it must specifically relate to one or more of the listed areas of Technology Interests. Detailed information on how to respond to a specific request for information or innovation challenge is provided on our Web site. Responses will only be reviewed if they are submitted in accordance with the requirements on the specific request.

If you do send us any unsolicited ideas or suggestions, you agree that there is no confidential relationship with respect to such information and that Newell Rubbermaid has no obligation, including financial, to you in connection therewith. You expressly disclaim and waive all rights in any such information or unsolicited ideas that you submit to Newell Rubbermaid and agree that Newell Rubbermaid will be free to use it in any way without any obligation or payment to you. Furthermore, you represent that you are free to disclose such information and that no other party has any rights in the information.

July 2009 Supplier of the Year
Graco
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

June 2009 "Family Responsible Company"
Mexicali Manufacturing Center
Mexico Secretary of Labor

May 2009 Communicator Award of Excellence, Film/Video - Self Promotion
Technical Concepts
International Academy of the Visual Arts

Platinum ADEX Award
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Metropolitan Smoker's Station
"Design Journal" magazine

Gold Hermes Creative Award, Web-based Training
Newell Rubbermaid – Global Organization Development
Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals

April 2009 The Best Companies to Work For in Mexico
Mexicali Manufacturing Center
Great Place to Work Institute

March 2009 Reggie Award
Uni-ball "Jetstream Your Way to Beijing" Promotion
The Association for Integrated Marketing

2009 Best in Atlanta Real Estate - Industrial Winner
South Atlanta Distribution Center
"Atlanta Business Chronicle"

2009 Best in Atlanta Real Estate - Office Finalist
Atlanta Headquarters Building
"Atlanta Business Chronicle"

Reader's Choice Award -- Maintenance/Cleaning Products
Rubbermaid Commercial Products
"Today's Facility Manager" magazine

February 2009 "Highly Commended" Marketing Initiative
Dymo LabelWriter (U.K & Ireland.) and Paper Mate Flexgrip Elite (Europe)
European Office Products Awards

Baby Innovation Award
Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center
Belgian Federation of Baby and Children Products Manufacturers and Distributors

Bronze Feeding Bottle
Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center
Belgian Federation of Baby and Children Products Manufacturers and Distributors

2008 Supplier of the Year
Levolor - Kirsch
DirectBuy

French Product of the Year
Paper Mate Flexgrip Elite

November 2008

2008 People's Choice Award
CardScan Executive
Canadian Office Products Association

Federal Environmental Certification Award
Mexicali Manufacturing Center
Mexico

October 2008 Product Innovation Award
Rubbermaid Commercial Products DVAC™ 1-pass Cleaning Solution
International Sanitary Supply Association

September 2008 2008 Innovation Award Winner
Teutonia
Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

August 2008 100-percent Corporate Equality Index score
Newell Rubbermaid
Human Rights Campaign

Reader Trust Award for Best in Business Productivity
CardScan Executive
Network Products Guide

Two Green Globes
Atlanta Headquarters Building
The Green Building Initiative™

Smallwares & Tabletop Competition Winner - Smallwares
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Ice Tote from the Rubbermaid Safe Ice Handling System
"Foodservice Equipment Reports" magazine

Smallwares & Tabletop Competition Winner - Smallwares
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Scovel™ Two-Handled Shovel from the Rubbermaid Safe Ice Handling System
"Foodservice Equipment Reports" magazine

Smallwares & Tabletop Competition Finalist - Smallwares
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Scoops from the Rubbermaid Safe Ice Handling System
"Foodservice Equipment Reports" magazine

January 2008 Best New Product
Shur-Line Easy Release™ roller frame
"Quick & Simple" magazine