- Wraps Up $10,000 Grand Prize in 12th Annual National Gift-Wrapping Contest -

First graf, first sentence of release dated December 5, 2008 should read Kate's Paperie (sted Katie's Paperie).

The corrected release reads:

ALTON DULANEY CROWNED SCOTCH BRAND MOST GIFTED WRAPPER

Wraps Up $10,000 Grand Prize in 12th Annual National Gift-Wrapping Contest

Alton DuLaney, a gift-wrapping extraordinaire from New York, N.Y., of Kate’s Paperie, was crowned “Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper” for 2008 in a national gift-wrapping contest sponsored by 3M, the maker of Scotch brand tape.

Amid throngs of holiday revelers at Rockefeller Center today, DuLaney out wrapped seven other gift-wrapping experts to earn a $10,000 cash prize. With Scotch tape in hand, DuLaney and his worthy competitors wrapped up the ultimate odd-shaped gifts – a three tiered candy dish, a set of golf clubs in a caddy bag and finally, a baby grand piano - with flair and style.

DuLaney’s gift-wrapping motto is: “No exposed edges, crisp corners and tight folds.” He adds, “Always measure your paper carefully and use a Scotch paper cutter for clean lines.”

The first runner-up, Megumi Lorna Inouye from San Francisco, Calif., received a $2,500 cash prize. The other six contestants received smaller cash prizes as well. Contestants were judged on three criteria: appearance, technique and speed.

The judging panel consisted of three experts in the art of gift-wrapping: Wanda Wen, co-owner of Soolip Paperie & Press and wrapper for many of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities; Mark Ski, former producer for Martha Stewart Living and Gina Tepper, gift-wrapping expert from GiftDecorating.com.

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com.

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