DuPont Announces 2004 Volunteer Recognition Honorees

Pioneer employees honored for their efforts to improve their communities

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 6, 2005 - Eight Pioneer employees were recently added to the DuPont Volunteer Recognition award recipient list for their impact on the communities in which they work and live. Established in 1998, the annual DuPont recognition program aims to support the volunteer spirit of its employees by honoring those who are exceptional contributors - both of their time and talents - to their communities.

A $1,000 grant will be given on behalf of each honoree to the organization listed. These organizations are located in the United States, Argentina, and Australia.

The 2004 Pioneer award recipients and the not-for-profit organizations they represent include:

Iowa:

Shari Biller, Habitat for Humanity
Mary Ellen Lewis, United Way of Central Iowa
Pramod Mahajan, Asian American Council
John Washburn, Dream Team of RAGBRAI
James Wong, Meredith Drive Reformed Church - Global Missions Team

Outside of Iowa:

Kenneth Price, Woodland, Calif., Rotary Club of Woodland Sunrise
Marcelo Platero, Argentina, Club de Leones de Arrecifes
David Coddington, Australia, Narrandera Recreational Fishing Club, Inc.
This year, DuPont recognized a total of 143 employees worldwide for their volunteer efforts.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, is the world's leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers, and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics, crop protection solutions, and quality crop systems to customers. DuPont is a science 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, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

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Contact:

Desiree Fletcher-Hayes
515-334-6768

01/06/05