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WENDELL BERRYHILL OF COCHRAN, GA., HONORED
AS 2006 BUDWEISER CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR

Wildlife Conservationist to Receive $50,000 Grant From Budweiser and the Foundation

LAS VEGAS (Feb. 10, 2006) - Wendell Berryhill of Cochran, Ga., an avid hunter and angler, was honored today when he was named the 2006 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year at the annual Budweiser Outdoors press reception held during the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show.

Berryhill was selected in the annual program that recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the outdoors and conservation. Each year, a committee selects four conservationists as finalists from dozens of outstanding nominees, and Budweiser consumers from across the country vote for the Budweiser Conservationist of the Year in an open-ballot process on Budweiser.com.

"Budweiser would like to congratulate Wendell for his selection as the 2006 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year," said Paul Simmons, Budweiser brand manager, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "By sharing his insatiable appetite for fishing and his knowledge of the outdoors with family, friends, neighbors and fishermen, he's imparted his appreciation of nature to hundreds of others and encouraged sportsmen to remove litter and trash from river corridors."

COMMITMENT TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Berryhill grew up loving to hunt, fish and explore the Ocmulgee River near his hometown of Cochran, Ga. Berryhill, as a dedicated volunteer, works to conserve and restore the health of Georgia's largest watershed, composed of the Altamaha, Oconee, Ocmulgee and Ohoopee rivers. He uses his boating skills and knowledge of fish to keep track of a river's health. Berryhill has encouraged other sportsmen to get involved as conservationists, visiting sportsmen's clubs throughout the state and rallying support for the clean up of area river corridors.

"Wendell's a man of action and a sage to the Altamaha River system," said Liz Madison, Award program director for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation). "He is carrying on the tradition of the American sportsmen, and we are honored to recognize him as the 2006 Conservationist of the Year."

A $50,000 grant from Budweiser and the Foundation will be made in Berryhill's honor to support river conservation in Georgia. In addition, the grant can be matched by other organizations and the value of the award could reach as much as $200,000.

"I am honored to receive the Budweiser Conservationist of the Year award," said Berryhill. "It means so much to be recognized for efforts to protect the environment including wildlife habitat and I am grateful to companies like Anheuser-Busch that are committed to supporting the work that conservation groups do on a daily basis to help protect the outdoors for future generations to enjoy."

Three dedicated conservationists were selected alongside Berryhill as finalists for the award: Gene Hartman (Knoxville, Tenn.), Corky Logan (Anaconda, Mont.) and David F. Zentner (Duluth, Minn.) The three finalists, with background below, will each be honored with a $5,000 grant from Budweiser and the Foundation to be distributed to a wildlife or conservation project chosen mutually by the honoree, Budweiser and the Foundation:

Gene Hartman has become a one man fundraising show for Quail Unlimited, raising more than $30,000 a year and more than $100,000 for a waterfowl project in Tennessee. Since buying rural property in 1993, Hartman has worked tirelessly to improve his land, building idyllic quail habitat. He believes that once quail are successfully established, other species will follow. Hartman makes his land available for wildlife management practices study groups and invites others to view and hunt wildlife, passing along the importance of wildlife within our landscape. Hartman was also honored as "Conservationist of the Year" by the Tennessee Wildlife Federation.

Corky Logan's vision and diplomacy over two years were instrumental in the permanent conservation of the 7,300 acre Royal Teton Ranch north of Yellowstone National Park. She also helped fundraise and draw attention to the west-central Montana Watershed Project, protecting 32,000 acres important to wildlife and popular for hunting and other recreation. Logan embodies the phrase "tireless volunteer." In addition to spearheading these important projects, she has held nearly every volunteer position in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation from chapter chair to regional chair.

David F. Zentner, an active conservationist for more than 50 years, has worked with government task forces, citizen advisory boards and the Izaak Walton League of America. His influence spreads from the shores of Lake Superior to issues of national importance. In 2005, Zentner coordinated the rally for Ducks, Wetlands and Clean Water, bringing together 38 groups and thousands of non-affiliated citizens. His past efforts have removed the bounty on wolves, enhanced wilderness and waterways, helped create the Voyageurs National Park and Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge, controlled environment pollution and led to the creation of state legislation.

Consumers 21 years of age and older and conservationists across the country voted on the nominees by visiting www.budweiser.com or by mailing in their selections.

This marks the 11th year Budweiser and the Foundation have honored a national Budweiser Conservationist of the Year. Previous winners include: Bill Crawford of Frederick, Okla. (2005), Eddie Bridges of Greensboro, N.C. (2004); Sandi Beitzel of Manitowoc, Wis. (2003); Dr. Tommy Thompson of Monroe City, Ind. (2002); Bruce Lewis of Natchez, Miss. (2001); Tory Taylor of Dubois, Wyo. (2000); Gloria Erickson of Holdrege, Neb. (1999); Christine Thomas of Stevens-Point, Wis. (1998); Jeff Churan of Chilicothe, Mo. (1997); and Susan Moxley of Vickery, Ohio (1996).

A COMMITTED CORPORATE CITIZEN

Since Anheuser-Busch was founded in 1852, the company has been committed to supporting the environment and conserving natural resources. In 1995, the leading American brewer bolstered its support by creating the "Budweiser Outdoors" program.

The program has grown to include eight partner organizations - the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Buckmasters American Deer Foundation, Quail Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl Foundation and the Quality Deer Management Association - to promote outdoor sports and wildlife and wildlife conservation.

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer holding 50 percent of the U.S. beer market. The company brews the world's largest-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch also holds a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico's leading brewer, and a 27 percent share in Tsingtao, the No. 1 brewer in China. The company is one of the largest theme park operators in the United States, is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and is America's top recycler of aluminum cans. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.