Photos: Matthew Gaska Wins Balloon Time(R) 'Put A Face On Fun' National Contest

Six-year-old Florida resident will be featured on packaging, receive $1,500

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Selected out of more than 2,200 entries
from across the country, 6-year-old Matthew Gaska of Florida won the judges
over with his birthday-inspired photo, to become this year's Balloon Time(R)
"Put A Face On Fun" contest winner.

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As a reward, Gaska participated in a professional photo shoot and his
resulting image will be featured on Balloon Time helium balloon kit packaging
for the next year. Additionally, he will receive $1,500 toward his education.

"We were very surprised," said Matthew's mother, Christine Gaska, who entered
her son in the contest on a whim. "We couldn't believe he won out of all of
those kids."

Fifty first prize winners also received a Balloon Time 30 Helium Balloon Kit.

"Birthdays, and celebrations in general, are all about sharing happiness with
the ones you care about most," said Penny Warner, Balloon Time's party
planning expert. "Matthew captured the true essence of birthday bliss in his
photo, which is why he's a perfect fit to be featured on Balloon Time products
throughout the next year."

Parents nationwide were encouraged to enter their children ages 3-11 in the
contest at PutAFaceOnFun.com or by visiting the Balloon Time "Put a Face on
Fun" Mobile Tour during one of its cross-country stops. Each photograph was
judged by an independent panel of judges based on the following criteria:
smile, age appropriateness, expression of fun and suitability for appearing on
packaging.

The 3rd Annual Balloon Time "Put A Face On Fun" contest is scheduled to start
this fall. Parents can register for e-mail notification of contest details at
PutAFaceOnFun.com.

Balloon Time offers a family of helium balloon kits that include an
easy-to-use helium-filled tank, latex or foil balloons and ribbon in one
convenient, manageable box. Balloon Time kits can be found at mass merchant,
party goods and grocery stores nationwide. Balloon Time products have been
recently honored by iParenting.com, Creative Child, The National Parenting
Center and National Parenting Publication Awards.

For more information on Balloon Time Helium Balloon Kits or to find a retailer
near you, visit BalloonTime.com. For a list of official contest rules, visit
PutAFaceOnFun.com.

About Balloon Time
Balloon Time is the leading brand of consumer helium balloon kits in North
America. Balloon Time's family of products includes Balloon Time 30 Helium
Balloon Kit, Balloon Time 50 Helium Balloon Kit, Balloon Time A La Carte
helium tank, Balloon Time Party Create-A-Face Sticker Kit, and Balloon Time
Party Foil Helium Balloon Kit. The helium balloon kits are available at a
variety of retailers worldwide. Visit BalloonTime.com to learn more about
Balloon Time and its family of products or to locate a retailer. Balloon Time
products are manufactured by Worthington Cylinders, a Worthington Industries
company.

About Worthington Cylinders
Worthington Cylinders is the world's leading global supplier of pressure
cylinders, continually delivering solutions to its customers while exceeding
their expectations in quality, service and value. Worthington Cylinders offers
the most complete line of pressure cylinders in the industry, including
liquefied petroleum, refrigerant and industrial gas cylinders, air brake tanks
and consumer products. For more information, visit WorthingtonCylinders.com.

About Worthington Industries
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company with
annual sales of nearly $3 billion. The Columbus, Ohio-based company is North
America's premier value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured
products such as automotive aftermarket stampings, pressure cylinders, metal
framing, metal ceiling grid systems and laser-welded blanks. For more
information, visit WorthingtonIndustries.com.

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