MONTREAL, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX: AL)
announced today that its Vice President of Corporate Communications, Elisabeth
Vassallucci, has received the International Business Award for "Best
Communications Executive" in 2004. Presented at a gala dinner on Thursday, May
19 in New York, USA, the awards - known as "Stevie Awards" - are the only
global, all-encompassing business honours recognizing outstanding performance
in the workplace.
    "Alcan is only as successful as its employees and this award is a
reflection of the high calibre of people we have contributing to the Company's
success," said Travis Engen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alcan
Inc. "Elisabeth has displayed incredible poise and fortitude in guiding
Alcan's communications efforts through such important milestones as the
Pechiney combination and the Novelis spin-off. Through her efforts, she has
duly earned the highest respect from her colleagues and peers," he added.
    Recipients of the 76 International Stevie Award trophies were selected
from nominations received from companies and individuals in more than 30
countries. Companies from all over the world are eligible to compete and can
enter in more than 40 categories ranging from Best Multinational Company to
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program.
    Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their
staffs selected International Stevie winners from among the Finalists, which
were determined by volunteer judges around the world during two months of
preliminary judging.
    "We congratulate all finalists and winners of the second International
Stevie Awards," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of the Stevie
Awards, the organization that runs The International Business Awards. "Their
stories of integrity, perseverance, humanity, and profitability have inspired
us all," he added.

    Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in
aluminum and packaging, as well as aluminum recycling. With world-class
operations in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and
specialty packaging, aerospace applications, bauxite mining and alumina
processing, today's Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers'
needs for innovative solutions and service. Alcan employs 70,000 people and
has operating facilities in 55 countries and regions.

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