INDIANAPOLIS, March 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc.
(Nasdaq:CELL) announced today that it is the winner of three Communitas
Awards. Brightpoint was honored in the following categories:


  --  Community Partnership -- Week of Caring, an annual week-long community
      service event completed by Brightpoint which contributes more than 1,000
      hours of community service.
  --  Green Initiatives -- Bright Green, Brightpoint's environmental program
      that focuses on environmental business initiatives and on educating
      employees on how to be environmentally friendly.
  --  Individual Participation -- J. Mark Howell, President of Brightpoint
      Americas, recognized for his work with Week of Caring and United Way
      fundraising.




Communitas Awards recognizes exceptional businesses, organizations and
individuals for excellence in community service and corporate social
responsibility. Communitas Awards are an international effort to
recognize the spirit of communitas, a Latin word meaning "people
helping people." Communitas winners are recognized for specific
programs involving volunteerism, philanthropy or ethical, sustainable
business practices. A complete list of winners can be found at
www.communitasawards.com.

"Community involvement is one of the core values we emphasize to all
Brightpoint associates throughout the world," stated Robert J. Laikin,
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Brightpoint, Inc.
"The Communitas Awards have been earned through the hard work of our
employees and we will continue to lead by example."

"Our judges were impressed by Brightpoint's vision for a Bright Green
and its leadership during Week of Caring. Brightpoint goes far beyond
traditional company contributions," stated Ed Dalheim, Director of
Communitas Awards. "The spirit of giving truly begins at the top. By
encouraging employees on company time to physically improve the
appearance of the community, Brightpoint is setting a high standard for
other companies."



About Communitas Awards

The Communitas Awards is an outgrowth of the pro bono recognition
program of the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
(AMCP). Founded in 1995, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of its
members who contribute their unique marketing and communication talents
to public service and charitable organizations. Over the past three
years, AMCP has given over $60,000 to help create marketing materials
for homeless shelters, orphanages, day camps, community theaters and
art centers; and for educational endeavors for children, the elderly
and underprivileged.

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in the distribution
of wireless devices and in providing customized logistic services to
the wireless industry. In 2009, Brightpoint handled approximately 84
million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services
include distribution, channel development, fulfillment, product
customization, e-Business solutions, and other outsourced services that
integrate seamlessly with its customers. Brightpoint's effective and
efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from quickly
deployed, flexible, and cost effective solutions. The company has
approximately 2,700 employees in more than 25 countries. In 2009,
Brightpoint generated revenue of $3.2 billion. Brightpoint provides
distribution and customized services to more than 25,000 B2B customers
worldwide. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its
website at www.brightpoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information
and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).

Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking
statements regarding future events or the future performance of
Brightpoint, including, but not limited to, the ability of the Company
to complete any or all of the repurchases contemplated under the
Amended Share Repurchase Program. These statements are only predictions
and actual events or results may differ materially. Please refer to the
documents Brightpoint files, from time to time, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including Brightpoint's most recent Form 10-K.
These documents contain and identify important risk factors that could
cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in
or implied by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that
speak only as of the date these statements were made. Brightpoint
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements
contained in this press release.


CONTACT:  Brightpoint, Inc.
          Anthony Boor
          317-707-2355