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October 11, 2006
Abbott Awards Virginia Mother $130,000 in National Similac(R) Contest
Company Recognizes Moms for Their Hard Work, Dedication.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- Annamaria Haley, a mom in the Washington, D.C. area, is the grand prize winner of $130,000 in the "Similac Mom's $130K Payday Contest," sponsored by Abbott's Ross Products Division. Describing her parenting duties with humor and earnestness, Haley earned the title after her witty, awe-inspiring entry was chosen from nearly 83,000 essays.
According to a recent survey by Salary.com, a typical mom like Haley should earn $130,000 per year based on her daily activities. The Similac Mom's $130K Payday Contest invited moms and moms-to-be to submit a 100-word job description detailing their role as mothers.
Haley, once a high school teacher and now a proud stay-at-home mom, drew inspiration for her essay from the daily activities she performs while taking care of her two children, ages 11 months and 5 years. An excerpt of Haley's job description essay reads:
"Establish stimulating environment to encourage mental, physical and emotional development. Interpret non-verbal communication. Plan, prepare and serve frequent nutritious meals. Maintain safe, sanitary surroundings. Neutralize injury hazards. Provide infinite love and patience. Nurture a sense of security but foster independence and responsibility. Multitasking required. Insomnia a plus. Compensation is substantial but non-monetary."
Similac offers a complete line of infant formulas to meet every baby's nutritional needs during the first year of life. Similac provides babies with excellent nutrition for growth and development and provides nutrients that support baby's developing brain, bone and immune system.
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs 65,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.
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