USANA's Historic Timeline, 1992 - 2013

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional supplements, healthy weight-management products, and personal-care products, which are marketed by independent Associates in 19 international markets. Since its inception in 1992, USANA has achieved many milestones, received numerous prestigious awards, and earned recognition from a host of industry experts. The following highlights these milestones in USANA's history of excellence: 1992 Dr. Myron Wentz founds USANA with a vision of a world free of pain, suffering, and disease 1995 New corporate headquarters open in Salt Lake City, Utah, complete with labs and manufacturing facilities  1996 Canada market opens in February, marking USANA?s first steps as an international company Listed on the NASDAQ National Market System 1997 Voted 'Distributor Choice' Best Company in Network Marketing Today & The MLM Insider magazine 1998 USANA surpasses $100 million in annual sales February: Australia market opens March: Caribbean and New Zealand markets open November: United Kingdom market opens 1999 June: Netherlands market opens November: Hong Kong market opens 2000 USANA unveils new Sensé skin care line 2001 Dr. Wentz creates the Sanoviv Medical Institute, an oasis of health that takes his vision to the next level October: Japan market opens Launches HealthPak 100 (US/CA-NFR) 2002 USANA celebrates 10 years From 1992 to 2002, USANA produced $800 million in sales and opened 10 new markets Children’s Hunger Fund partnership begins to help serve children in need Third best-performing stock on Marketwatch.com U.S. patents awarded for Olivol—The Heart of the Olive USANA-sponsored U.S. and Canada speedskaters compete in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games October: Taiwan market opens 2003 Dave Wentz appointed president of USANA Health Sciences 12 million Essentials™ sold worldwide More than $200 million in annual sales Listed on Russell 200 Index Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award given to Dr. Wentz in Utah’s retail and distribution category Launched USANA's healthy weight-management program Korea market opens Singapore market opens 2004 USANA unveils revolutionary Sensé self-preserving formulas Listed on S&P Small Cap 600 Index Ranked No. 9 on Business Week’s 100 Hot Growth Company list USANA purchases media production company USANA Studios (formerly FMG Productions) March: México market opens 2005 Sensé self-preserving line highlighted in Prevention, Shape, and Self magazines The Wentz Medical Centre and Laboratory, founded by Dr. Wentz, opens in Gaba, Uganda Ranked No. 2 on Business week’s 100 Hot Growth Company list Launches RESET Kit Program 2006 Top 20 company on Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies list for third straight year One of the 'Best Companies to Work For' in Utah Business magazine for two years $200 million paid in Associate commissions since company inception Surpasses $350 million in annual sales Success from Home magazine dedicates entire issue to USANA 39 athletes from USANA-sponsored teams compete in the Torino Winter Games USANA named official health supplement supplier for Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Teamed up with premiere athletes of Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Launches Oatmeal Raisin Bar (U.S. and CA) Launches Hepasil (U.S.) Launches New TenX? Antioxidant Blast at 2006 International Convention Launches Hepa Plus (CA) 2007 January: Malaysia market opens U.S. patent awarded for Sensé self-preserving formulas NSF International certifies USANA manufacturing practices and select products Founder Dr. Myron Wentz receives Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences More than $4 million donated to Children’s Hunger Fund to date Voted 'Distributor Choice' Best Company for ninth year in Network Marketing Today and The MLM Insider magazine USANA expands research partnership with renowned Linus Pauling Institute Earned Utah Best of State Awards recognized for Best Dietary Supplements for fourth year (new record) and first-time winner for Personal-Care Products Million Dollar Club grows to more than 80 Associates USANA Green advanced environmental initiative led by corporate employees is launched USANA President Dave Wentz rings the NASDAQ closing bell NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements (4th edition) continues to give USANA products its highest rating USANA receives GMP Registration and Dietary Supplement Certification through NSF International Visionex® receives approval of ConsumerLab.com USANA products meet requirements of Informed-Choice & HFL USANA's 15th Anniversary Convention draws a record number of attendees USANA President, Dave Wentz, elected vice chairman of Direct Selling Association for a second term Named one of Utah’s 'Best Companies to Work For' by Utah Business magazine Launches MyHealthPak at 2007 International Convention (US, CA-NFR, UK-NFR, NL-NFR) 2008 Utah 'Best of State' Dietary Supplements for record fifth year Utah 'Best of State' Personal-Care Products for second year Utah 'Best of State' Overall in Merchandising & Consumer Services Launches Chocolate Whey Nutrimeal as a regular product item Voted 'Distributor Choice' Best Company for 10th year in Network Marketing Today and The MLM Insider magazine USANA becomes a founding member of The Climate Registry Six USANA products receive NSF International’s Certified for Sport Certification USANA launches Rev3 Energy® Drinks at 2008 International Convention USANA launches innovative Matching Bonus at 2008 International Convention President Dave Wentz elected chairman of Direct Selling Association Executive Vice President Gil Fuller receives Utah CFO of the Year award USANA's BiOmega™ Fish Oil Supplement approved by ConsumerLab.com Unveiled Million Dollar Club Walk of Fame Announced plans to open in the Philippines at International Convention Honored by Utah Council for worksite health promotion USANA products listed on Informed-Sport website Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Art Center opens at North Central College; USANA founder donates $10 million to project USANA named a Top Revenue Growth Company by MountainWest Capital Network USANA board member Ron Poelman named Outstanding Director by Utah Business USANA General Counsel James Bramble receives ACC Corporate Counsel Leadership award 2009 January: Philippines market opens NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements (consumer edition) continues to give USANA products highest rating, including its first Editor’s Choice Award USANA's CoQuinone® 30 receives approval by ConsumerLab.com Million Dollar Club grows to more than 130 Associates USANA named 'One of the Best Places to Work' by Outside Magazine In June, USANA receives 'Best Live Event for the 2008 International Convention' at the American Business Awards (ABA) in New York City USANA surpasses $3 billion in sales since inception USANA featured in June issue of Inc. magazine Dave Wentz named one of America’s most powerful CEOs 40 and under by Forbes.com Granted membership to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Received Utah Best of State Awards for best personal-care products (Sensé Beautiful Science®), best nutrition beverage (Rev3 Energy®), and best nutrition products (MyHealthPak™) Launches Rev3 Energy® in Canada Results of clinical study involving USANA products conducted at University of Colorado Denver (UCD) published in August 2009 edition of Obesity and Weight Management         Rev3 Energy® featured in Direct Selling News, Life & Style, and Star magazines Won Telly Award for Nutritionals You Can Trust video Won Communicator Award for What’s Up USANA? blog Launches USANA® Probiotic  product Launches Vitamin D product USANA named a Top Revenue Growth Company by MountainWest Capital Network Wins 2009 OMNI Award for USANA.com redesign Announces partnership with Wasatch Powder Bird Guides Becomes Official Supplement Provider of the Utah Grizzlies Launches formulation upgrade for Essentials?, MyHealthPak?, and HealthPak? at 2009 International Convention Launches MyHealthPak™ Super Pills—Proflavanol® 180, CoQuinone® 100, and Visionex® DS at 2009 International Convention Launches Pure Rest product at 2009 International Convention Launches new BDS and eApprentice training program at 2009 International Convention Launches Essentials Green product 2010 Announced partnership with Kathy Kaehler Wins two 2009 OMNI Awards for eApprentice Becomes Official Supplement Provider of AFT Bournemouth What’s UP, USANA? blog named finalist in Min's Best of the Web Awards Wins Nutrition Business Journal’s 2009 Scientific Achievement Award Named as finalist in 2010 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service Recognized by Outside Magazine for second consecutive year as 'One of America’s Best Places to Work' Wins three Utah Best of State Awards Launches Sensé Blanc Balance at Asia-Pacific Convention for Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand markets Launches USANA Calming Tea product at Asia-Pacific Convention for Hong Kong and Taiwan markets Announces its intention to open in China at Asia-Pacific Convention Wins three 2010 Communicator Awards Social Media Corporate Media Corporate Magazine, Overall Design USANA is Honored with Stevie Award for Best Live Event for its 2009 International Convention at the 2010 American Business Awards General Manager for USANA Australia and New Zealand, Gill Stapelton, appointed to the Direct Selling Association of Australia (DSAA) Board of Directors. USANA and TOSH collaborate on new vitamin studies on vitamin D and C USANA is recognized with a 2010 West Valley City Clean and Beautiful Award as a result of USANA's water-wise landscaping and xeriscaping USANA wins two Australian Business Awards for Product Excellence (USANA® Essentials™) and Best eBusiness (BDS/eApprentice) USANA acquires BabyCare Ltd., a direct selling company in China USANA unveils innovative Nutritional Hybrid Technology at 2010 International Convention with Proflavanol® C100 and Hepasil DTX™ USANA unveils Health & Freedom Solution DVD at the 2010 International Convention USANA unveils new Digestion/Detox product category including the new USANA® Digestive Enzyme Supplement and Fibergy® Plus at the 2010 International Convention USANA unveils new Follow-Up program at the 2010 International Convention USANA unveils new eCard program at the 2010 International Convention USANA unveils new business center activation 200/400 at the 2010 International Convention USANA unveils new simplified PaceSetter program with Premier Platinum/PaceSetter and Annual Platinum/PaceSetter programs USANA launches Integrated Sales Program (ISP) USANA LifeMasters goes digital USANA Manager of Social Media Content, Tim Haran, honored by PR News as a Digital Communicator of the Year What’s Up, USANA? named a Best Blog finalist in the Platinum PR Awards and Digital PR Awards USANA participates in the Direct Selling Association’s Code of Ethics program USANA unveils new online Health & Freedom Solution USANA becomes the Official Health Supplement Supplier to the Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team The Million Dollar Club surpasses 140 members USANA releases new seasonal product: Booster C 600™ in the U.S. market Ranked No. 1 Best Company in Network Marketing for 2010 by MLM Insider Online Ranked No. 1 Best Nutritional Company in Network Marketing for 2010 by MLM Insider Online Ranked No. 5 Best Weight Loss Company in Network Marketing for 2010 by MLM Insider 2011 USANA begins trading stock on the NYSE USANA extends sponsorship of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to include six new brand Ambassadors USANA rated No. 1 Overall Merchant for Customer Satisfaction and No. 1 Merchant in Direct Sales Based on Customer Satisfaction by ConsumerLab.com The Healthy Home Book hits The New York Times Best Sellers List ConsumerLab.com study confirms USANA's CoQuinone product label claim The Healthy Home book hits five best seller lists The Healthy Home proceeds are donated to Children’s Hunger Fund USANA announces realignment of executive team and appointment of new executive officers USANA announces plans to expand operations to Thailand Dr. Myron Wentz awarded honorary doctor of science degree USANA earns ConsumerLab.com certification for USANA® Essentials™ USANA and WTA Launch 'Ace Out Hunger' program USANA wins seven Communicator Awards Marketing Effectiveness, International Convention (Gold) Interactive Multi-Media, Health & Freedom Solution (Silver) Business Website, What’s Up USANA? (Silver) Corporate Magazine (Silver) Special Edition Magazine (Silver) Print Advertising, Magazine Ad (Silver) Print Advertising, Design (Silver) Online Viral Video (Silver) USANA wins three Telly Awards Non-Broadcast Production History Bio (Silver) Internet/Online Video (Silver) Internet/Online Video-Green/Eco Friendly (Bronze) USANA wins three Best of State awards Best Dietary Supplements (7th win since 2003) Best Personal Care Products/Cosmetics ? Sensé ? (4th win since 2007) Best Health/Nutrition Beverage ? Rev3 Energy ? (3rd win since 2009) USANA wins the Stevie Award's People’s Choice Favorite New Media/Entertainment Product for the Health & Freedom Solution USANA receives Stevie Award Finalist Recognition in nine categories Executive of the Year (Dave Wentz) Management Team of the Year Best Overall Company Social Media Focus (International Convention) Communications Professional of the Year (Tim Haran) Customer Service Department of the Year Best Support Department of the Year (Manufacturing) Best Tradeshow or Convention USANA becomes an FDA-Registered Facility USANA's Dan Macuga wins a SAMY Award from Utah Business magazine USANA awarded the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement? USANA recognized by Outside magazine for the third consecutive year as one of America’s Best Places to Work USANA files for two new U.S. patents on Hepasil DTX™ USANA becomes Official Supplement Provider for Roush Performance Road Racing Team USANA announces plans to expand operations into France and Belgium USANA becomes Official Partner of the US Ski Team, US Snowboarding, and US Freeskiing (USSA) USANA becomes sponsor to individual members of the Korean Speed Skating teams USANA breaks company record for most awards won in one year USANA wins 45 awards in 2011 15 national and international awards More than double the awards won in 2010 and quadruple the number of awards won in 2009 2012 USANA and US Speedskating Team extend partnership USANA Thailand opens the training rooms in the new office in Central Bangkok and opens enrollment for Distributors. (01/30/12) USANA Probiotic receives ConsumerLab.com certification USANA partners with HealthCorps to fight childhood obesity USANA unveils the USANA True Health Foundation USANA Thailand officially opens for business with the direct-selling license from the Thai government and certification by the Thailand FDA of several Sensé™ products as well as Proflavanol® 30, Active Calcium™, BiOmega™,  and Visionex® (03/19/12) USANA France and Belgium markets open for business (03/26/12) USANA Paris office opens its doors to the public (03/28/12) USANA PC status now available in six European markets: Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, and Ireland (4/13/12) Jen Groover joins USANA as a spokesperson USANA Procosa® receives ConsumerLab.com certification USANA earns four Best of State Medals for its products and science Best Dietary Supplements Best Nutrition Beverage Best Health Products Best Research and Development Department for a Utah Based Company USANA becomes official health supplement supplier of the Korean Men’s and Women’s National Handball Teams USANA presented with ten American Business Awards (06/21/12) USANA recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of America’s 'Best Places to Work' by Outside Magazine USANA joins French Direct Selling Association USANA unveils new corporate branding (08/21/12) USANA BiOmega™ gets Seal of Approval from ConsumerLab.com USANA Visionex®  gets Seal of Approval from ConsumerLab.com USANA launches MyHealthPak™ and the True Health Assessment globally USANA is named one of Utah’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’ By Utah Business magazine Fifth time USANA has made honorable list since 2002 2013 USANA surpasses company record with more than 85 awards in 2012 (Shouldn't this be at the end of 2012?) Sloane Stephens named a USANA Brand Ambassador USANA releases new research on Vitamin D USANA voted ‘Best Company in Network Marketing’ by MLM Insider Online 16th consecutive year USANA rated ‘No. 1 Rated Brand in Direct Sales Based on Customer Satisfaction for 2013’ by ConsumerLab.com 2013 Survey USANA offers Kosher Certified Products Launches Essentials™ Kosher (U.S./CA-NFR)  Austin Trout named a USANA Brand Ambassador