Houston—August 23, 2006—Origin Design will be honored at a gala award ceremony in New York recognizing the world's most outstanding annual reports.

"We are pleased that Origin Design's work on our annual report has been honored by an organization that attracts entries from 35 countries," said Kristy Nicholas, Director - Communications. "We are excited to know that ExpressJet Airlines' annual report was selected for a Gold Award by an organization that celebrates excellence around the world."

Origin Design's Founding Principal, Jim Mousner, shared credit for the firm's award-winning work with his team of designers, copywriters and project managers, as well as Origin's clients.

"It is gratifying to win awards for our design, but any creative person knows the best work is generated in collaboration between visionary clients and their firm," Mousner said. "At Origin, we are grateful for clients who demand excellence, are willing to take educated risks and reward creativity."