The United Nations Association San Diego Chapter (UNA-SD), announced today that they will present their first ever UNA Global Corporate Citizenship Award to QUALCOMM Incorporated for its commitment to high ethical standards, as well as global and community responsibility, at San Diego's annual United Nations Day gala event, "Year of the Woman," on Friday, October 15, 2004. The event is from 6 to 10:30 PM at the La Jolla Hyatt Regency Hotel and will celebrate the 59th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, and the San Diego Chapter's 58th anniversary. Additional awards are also being presented to Assembly Member Christine Kehoe, Emmy-nominated designers of Jeran Design, and Dr. Dee Aker from the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. UNA-SD's past awards have included organizations and individuals such as educators, politicians, and humanitarians. Other event features include unique artistic global projects that contribute to "Year of the Woman" and the HIV/AIDS event focus.

"QUALCOMM is honored to be chosen for the Global Corporate Citizenship Award by UNA San Diego," said Dr. Daniel L. Sullivan, executive vice president of human resources. "It's rewarding to be acknowledged for the role we play in our communities, a role that we embrace with dedication and enthusiasm."

QUALCOMM's corporate giving and employee volunteer programs are based on respect for community organizations, cooperative leadership development and philanthropic creativity. The Global Corporate Citizenship award recognizes a local company or organization that has invested and contributed locally and around the world addressing a multitude of global problems and building ongoing community relations in a socially responsible way.

The 2004 UN Day anniversary celebration is under the auspices of the UNAIDS initiative, the Global Coalition on Women and Aids, based in Geneva, Switzerland. Proceeds will benefit UNA-SD's educational programs, the US fund for UNICEF, and three HIV/AIDS organizations, Christie's Place, Mama's Kitchen, and the Power of Love Foundation that work to distribute funds, nutritious food, and education to affected communities. The San Diego Chapter of UNA-USA is inspired by this year's UN Day theme, "Year of the Woman," and our special focus on furthering AIDS awareness and prevention, an important part of the work of the United Nations.

UNA San Diego Chapter feels it is very important to highlight companies such as QUALCOMM for their tremendous dedication toward the advancement of women's equity and their leadership and commitment toward many global issues. "The active and socially responsible role that QUALCOMM and its employees play in our local and global community is at the heart of our Chapter's efforts. It is this very kind of leadership from the business community that UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan calls upon to help make a difference in this world," says Katharine Kubichan, UN Day Chairperson.

The event theme "Year of the Woman" highlights locally and internationally the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children, and projects that raise AIDS awareness around the globe. Actress Lindsay Wagner will feature the glamorous Hollywood Graffiti AIDS Gown by Jeran Design, and the inspiring UNESCO Art Miles Mural Project, a worldwide effort of painting murals for global harmony, will feature a tribute to Elizabeth Taylor for her contributions to AIDS research.

UNA-SD is a non-profit, non-government, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing public understanding and support for the United Nations. UNA-SD has held its UN Day event for over five decades and runs numerous educational outreach programs in the community, 100 run by volunteers.

QUALCOMM Incorporated (http://www.qualcomm.com/) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on the Company's CDMA digital technology. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2003 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol QCOM.

The United Nations Association-USA (UNA-USA) was founded in 1946. It is the nation's largest grassroots foreign policy organization and the leading center of policy research on the United Nations and global issues. The organization encourages public support for strong US leadership in the United Nations. It has main offices in New York City and Washington, with almost 200 chapters nationwide and more than 20,000 members in 43 states; San Diego is the 6th largest chapter and one of the most active in the country on an international basis.

The San Diego Chapter (UNA-SD) (http://www.unasd.org/) was also founded in 1946. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, the United Nations Building has been home to UNA-SD since 1960. The UNA-SD Building houses the administrative office, the Eleanor Roosevelt Global Classroom and a beautiful international and UNICEF gift shop. Chapter programs include annual commemorations of International Women's Day (March 8th), United Nations Charter Day (June 26th), United Nations Day (October 24th), and Human Rights Day (December 10th).

For further information, please contact: Katharine Kubichan of Kubichan Communications, LLC, +1-858-450-6452, or fax, +1-858-450-6443, katharine@kubichancommunications.com, for The United Nations Association San Diego Chapter.

CONTACT: Katharine Kubichan of Kubichan Communications, LLC, +1-858-450-6452, or fax, +1-858-450-6443, katharine@kubichancommunications.com, for The United Nations Association San Diego Chapter

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