Announcement of the Winner of the Veuve Clicquot Award Business Woman of the Year 2008 THE BERKELEY HOTEL, LONDON - TUESDAY 8th APRIL, 2008 Presentation of The Award made by The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP. THE FINALISTS Alice Avis - Chief Executive, Sanctuary Spa Holdings Carolyn McCall - Chief Executive, Guardian Media Group Cilla Snowball - Chairman, Chief Executive, AMV Group Sophi Tranchell - Managing Director, Divine Chocolate Ltd THE WINNER Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive, Guardian Media Group McCall oversees a business which spans publishing, broadcasting and the internet. Guardian Media Group comprises the Guardian and Observer, the Guardian.co.uk website, GMG Radio, regional newspapers including the Manchester Evening News, Trader Media Group (publisher of Auto Trader) and a property services division. Sally Warmington, Brand Director Veuve Clicquot says: "We are delighted that the judges have selected a winner who reflects the unique business character of Madame Clicquot, one of the first great business women. Similar to Madame Clicquot, Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive of the Guardian Media Group, has successfully lead the company through a vast range of change & growth and puts her success down to a forward thinking attitude, positively embracing innovation in order to anticipate the future" THE LIST OF SPEAKERS: Graham Boyes, Managing Director, Veuve Clicquot UK Cecile Bonnefond, President Veuve Clicquot (via video) The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP THE PRIZE The Veuve Clicquot Award winner not only receives the title but a silver trophy and a case of La Grande Dame, a special vintage produced only from the vineyards owned during Madame Clicquot's lifetime. LAST YEAR'S WINNER Rosaleen Blair, the Chief Executive of recruitment specialists Alexander Mann Solutions. AWARD HISTORY In the world of business, The Veuve Clicquot Award is regarded as the "˜Oscars" for women entrepreneurs and those working in the corporate world in the UK and throughout the world. Highly prized and sought after, it is the first and original international Award created specially to recognise the contribution that women have made to business life. Now in its 35th year and held in 17 other countries, The Award celebrates the memory of Madame Clicquot herself, a formidable and successful 19th century businesswoman, who made the great champagne house what it is today. Her audacity, bravery and creativity are celebrated each year and reflected in the light of the achievements of the winner and finalists. In turn, they present excellent role models for young women aspiring to their place in the business world. For further information please contact: Kristy Parker PR Manager Veuve Clicquot UK Phone : 0207 2454 399 E-mail : kristy.parker@mhuk.co.uk Martyn Bowden PR Executive Veuve Clicquot UK Phone : 0207 2454 345 E-mail : martyn.bowden@mhuk.co.uk Images and information available at: www.veuveclicquotaward.com

Date released: Tuesday 08 April 2008 Company: Veuve Clicquot UK Contact Person: Kristy Parker or Martin Bowden E-mail: kristy.parker@mhuk.co.uk Contact Number: 0207 2454 399