PORTLAND, OR — May 13, 2003
Inspiration Software received two 2003 Codie Awards from the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) last week in San Francisco. The company's flagship visual learning software, Inspiration, was honored as the "Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution" for the second consecutive year. Kidspiration, visual learning software for kindergarten through fifth grade, won "Best Elementary Education Instructional Solution" honors.

"It is exciting to have both of our visual learning software products recognized by our peers in the software technology industry," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "Our two 2003 Codie Awards are a tribute to Inspiration Software's entire team of employees who are dedicated to developing the highest quality learning tools to support improved achievement in our schools."

Inspiration Software joined 39 other technology industry leaders in receiving a 2003 Codie Award. For 18 years, these awards have showcased the software and digital content industry's finest products and services and honored excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts.

SIIA President Ken Wasch said, "SIIA congratulates Inspiration Software on its wins in two 2003 Codie Awards education categories with first-rate competition. These awards recognize the strength of Inspiration Software’s products in the education market."

About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc. develops and publishes innovative software tools that inspire learners of all ages to brainstorm, organize, plan, and create. With more than 10 million users worldwide, the company's award-winning software is revolutionizing visual learning in education—inspiring students to develop strong thinking and organizational skills and improve their academic performance. Founded by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's mission is to support improvements in education and make a positive difference in students' lives by providing software tools that help students learn to think.

About the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 650 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit http://www.siia.net.