National Office Furniture Announces $25,000 Gift of Inspiration Winner: University of Wisconsin Hospital

National Office Furniture, a brand unit of Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB), has announced that the winner of its $25,000 Gift of Inspiration for Healthcare Environments is the University of Wisconsin Hospital, located in Madison, Wisconsin. Specifically, the $25,000 was awarded to UW Hospital’s Health and Healing Committee, which plans to use the funds for both new and on-going projects such as noise reduction, air quality, healing gardens, family caregiver support, quiet spaces, living landscapes, music to medicine and updated mapping for awareness of walking paths and gardens to encourage outdoor activity.

National understands the current economy makes it more difficult than ever to raise the necessary funds to offer the best in care and healthy environments for both patients and providers. Therefore, National introduced the $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to benefit healthcare organizations by supporting the needs in areas such as technology, the patient experience, staff morale, training and enrichment programs, or facility enhancements.

“True healing comes in part from a comfort level or peace of mind knowing that you have the caring and support of UW Hospital to overcome the challenges you face. A soothing, conscious healing environment plays a vital role in recovery and a lifetime of well being,” said Ardis Hutchins, Interior Architect, UW Hospital.

“This gift from National Office Furniture recognizes the importance of a healing environment. We’re grateful for their support and what it will enable us to do for patients and families,” stated Joel Wish, Health Psychologist, UW Hospital, Co-Chair, Health and Healing Committee.

“Often times, what matters most cannot be found only in blood work and CT scans. In trying to understand how complex systems heal, we need to listen to the patient’s unique story and their emotions to connect to their hope, meaning and purpose. These are the most powerful healing mechanisms and where we will focus the Gift of Inspiration donation,” stated David Rakel, MD, Director, University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine.

“At National, our people have cultivated a culture of caring for our business partners, the environment and our neighbors. So, we’re pleased to offer the $25,000 Gift of Inspiration as our way to give back to the healthcare community for the extraordinary efforts made by healing professionals such as UW Hospital, that enrich the lives of so many people,” said Kevin McCoy, Vice President, General Manager, National Office Furniture. “Congratulations to UW Hospital. We’re proud to know that the gift will be put towards a program that will inspire healing and healthier communities.”

National received over 1,000 registrants from healthcare organizations nationwide for the $25,000 Gift of Inspiration. Healthcare organizations could automatically register to win simply by visiting National’s website; no purchase was necessary or required.

This is National Office Furniture’s second Gift of Inspiration recipient. In October 2009, Southwest Middle School in Savannah, Georgia won the Gift of Inspiration for Education Environments, using the funds to start an after-school life mentoring program for at-risk students. National is currently running its third Gift of Inspiration, again for Education Environments, which ends on August 31, 2010.

For additional information, contact:

Nick Blessinger, Marketing Communication Manager, National Office Furniture

Direct Phone: 812.481.6589 Email: Nick.Blessinger@NationalOfficeFurniture.com

About National Office Furniture:

National Office Furniture (Furniture with Personality ®), a brand unit of Kimball International, is a Jasper, Indiana-based manufacturer of high-quality office furnishings. Since 1980, National has built a reputation for excellence with stylish furniture of exceptional value; a dedication to personalized service; product designs that reflect a passion for the user’s comfort and productivity; and a commitment to environmental responsibility.

For more information about National and its products, visit: www.NationalOfficeFurniture.com

About Kimball International:

Recognized with a reputation for excellence, Kimball International is committed to a high performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball employees know they are part of a corporate culture that builds success for Customers while enabling employees to share in the Company’s success through personal, professional and financial growth.

Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB) provides a variety of products from its two business segments: the Electronic Manufacturing Services segment and the Furniture segment. The Electronic Manufacturing Services segment provides engineering and manufacturing services which utilize common production and support capabilities to a variety of industries globally. The Furniture segment provides furniture for the office and hospitality industries, sold under the Company’s family of brand names.

To learn more about Kimball International, Inc., visit the Company’s website on the Internet at: www.kimball.com

“Kimball International … We Build Success!”

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