It is an honour to celebrate those who go above and beyond intheir commitment to keeping Canadians informed on health issues andadvancing health policy."The CNA and CMA Media Awards honour outstanding Canadian journalism thatenhances understanding of health, the health care system and the role ofhealth professionals. Independent panels of individuals with backgroundsin journalism, nursing, medicine, and health care evaluate the entries.This year they selected winners in eight categories out of a total of 80submissions. "We congratulate thewinners for their exceptional work in Canadian health reporting. We alsowould like to thank our judges, who worked tirelessly to ensure that thebest entries were given the recognition they so richly deserve."The 2009 Media Award recipients are:Excellence in Print - News: Joan Walters with Naomi Powell, CarmelaFragomeni, Hamilton Spectator, "C. Philip, CTVNational News "Bisphenol A (BPA) in Cans"Excellence in TV - In-depth: Guy Gendron with Germain Thibault, SocieteRadio-Canada "Biologie totale: menace fatale"Excellence in Radio - In-depth: Pauline Dakin, CBC Radio, "DeadlyInheritance"Excellence in Print - In-depth Feature Article: Aaron Derfel, TheMontreal Gazette, "Pills Placebos. 
Depression."Excellence in Local Reporting - Broadcast: Michael Tymchuk, CBC RadioVictoria, "Ahousaht Justice"The CNA and CMA Media Awards winners will be honoured at a galacelebration on February 18th, 2009 at The Canadian Museum of Civilizationin Gatineau, Quebec. Tickets can be purchased online at Nurses AssociationMichelle Dennis613-237-2159 ext. 283Cell: anadian Medical AssociationLesly Bauer613-731-8610 ext. 2288Cell: opyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0-. TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jan 26 (MARKET WIRE) Exile Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: ERI) ("Exile" or the "Company")announces that it has granted an aggregate of 150,000 stock options tocertain of its directors, each such option entitling the holder thereofto acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.13until January 26, 2014.

Subject to regulatory approval, these optionsshall vest immediately.About Exile Resources Inc.Exile Resources Inc. is an oil and gas exploration company advancing thedevelopment of the Akepo Oilfield in the shallow water Niger Delta,Nigeria. The Company is also pursuing additional oil and gas, explorationand development opportunities in Africa Exile Resources Inc has63,754,191 issued and outstanding common shares. Please visit ExileResource's web site for further information: receive press releases from Exile, please email andmention "Exile Resources" in the subject line.Forward-Looking Statements - Certain information set forth in this newsrelease may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantialknown and unknown risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in thepreparation of such information, although considered reasonable at thetime of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, unduereliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.NeitherTSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that termis defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) acceptsresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Contacts:Exile Resources Inc.Graham C. WarrenCFO(416) 350-5134Email: Exile Resources Inc.Tony HenshawPresident & CEO(44) 20-7793-2592Email: Website: Investor RelationsCathy HumeCEO(416) 868-1079, ext.