PORTLAND, OR—August 12, 2005
Inspiration Software^®, Inc. today received two Education Software Review Awards (EDDIES) for Kidspiration^® 2.1 and Inspiration^® 7.6. Kidspiration 2.1 won in the Thinking Skills category for Upper Elementary, the fifth consecutive EDDIE award given to Kidspiration. Inspiration 7.6 was awarded in the Thinking Skills category for Middle School, marking the tenth consecutive EDDIE Award given to Inspiration.

The tenth annual EDDIE Awards are presented by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource. The awards recognize innovative and content-rich programs that provide teachers and parents with technology tools to help students achieve academic excellence. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the EDDIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com.

Released in January 2005, the updated versions Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 offer enhanced compatibility with emerging classroom technologies, such as interactive whiteboards and Tablet PCs.

About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.