Holdie Awards Presented at 5th Annual OHMA Conference
Focuspoint, Inc. Selected as Finalist in Coveted OHMA Award

Manassas, VA -- March 15, 2005- The International On Hold Messaging Association (OHMA) announced at its 5th Annual Conference in New Orleans, that Focuspoint, Inc. in Manassas, VA was selected as a finalist for the coveted OHMA "Holdie Award."

The 5th annual OHMA Conference was held March 14, 15 & 16, 2005 at the New Orleans Hyatt Regency. One hundred industry professionals, representing the 61-member companies of the On Hold Messaging Association, attended the three-day gathering. The conference included seminars, workshops and group discussions focused on the many different aspects of On Hold Messaging, including its application as a unique, cost-effective marketing tool. The attendees also enjoyed vendor exhibitions and a closing night gala, featuring the Holdie Awards ceremony and a live performance by, Hold 'Em If You Got 'Em, a band comprised of OHMA members.

"The concept of the Holdie Award was initiated by former OHMA Chairman, Creston M. Owen, as a Grammy-type award to pay tribute for exceptional work by the best, most creative minds in the On Hold Messaging Industry," informed Jerry Brown, Vice Chairman of OHMA. "The inaugural Holdies were presented at the conference in New Orleans. Winners in two categories were determined by a vote of the 100 members in attendance, and received specially designed crystal trophies."

Vice President of Sales with Focuspoint Inc., Joe Martin, responded to the Holdie Award announcement by stating that, "The Focuspoint Team is honored to be recognized as having one of the best on hold messages in the world, and [he] would like to thank Focuspoint's winning production team led by Chris Zemba, Production Specialist, and Jim Theuer, Production Technician, for all of their outstanding work."

The On Hold Messaging Association is an international organization whose members provide comprehensive On Hold Messaging services to companies throughout the world. OHMA members are based in the U.S., Australia, England, Canada, Puerto Rico, Singapore and The Netherlands. The goals of the On Hold Messaging Association (OHMA) are to expand awareness of the On Hold Messaging industry; to promote ethical and professional business practices; to assist independent On Hold Messaging agencies in the development of their businesses; and to enhance the relationship between member agencies and their clients through education, self-regulation, and service and support excellence. To learn more about OHMA visit their website at www.OHMA.org.