PORTLAND, OR — May 6, 2003
Inspiration Software^® today announced that its flagship visual learning product, Inspiration^® 7, is a finalist in the Association of Educational Publisher’s 2003 Distinguished Achievement Awards program. Inspiration 7, the newest version of the premier tool to develop ideas and organize thinking, is one of three finalists in the Instructional Materials category of software for young adults.

The 2003 Distinguished Achievement Awards showcase the best products in educational publishing, recognizing learning resources that exhibit superior content and educational value. Judges rate products according to criteria including clear teacher instructions and learning objectives, educational value, originality and creativity, and ease of use and navigation. The awards will be presented on Wednesday, June 4, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

About the Association of Educational Publishers
The Association of Educational Publishers is a national, nonprofit professional organization that provides educational publishers with resources for the changing education and publishing environment.

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.