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AwardsInspiration® Software, Inc. has received numerous awards from teachers, education magazines and computer learning labs. We're proud of our accomplishments and for being recognized for the positive difference we have made in the lives of students, teachers and parents.
2010Inspiration Software's Premier Visual Learning Tools Earn "Best Products 2010" Honors From iParenting Media AwardsInspiration Software's Premier Visual Learning Tools Earn "Best Products 2010" Honors From iParenting Media AwardsInspiration and Kidspiration Kick Off New Year With Endorsement From Top Online Parenting Community PORTLAND, Ore. – Jan 27, 2010 Inspiration® Software's premier visual learning tools have kicked off the new year with 2010 Best Products Honors from iParenting Media. Inspiration® and Kidspiration® were selected for the recognition from hundreds of products that were submitted for judging in 17 categories. All products submitted for the iParenting Media Awards Best Products of 2010 underwent a thorough evaluation process by a variety of individuals, including experts and families. This recognition marks both visual learning software tools’ third honor from the parenting community in the last two months. “Having Inspiration and Kidspiration earn recognition as two of the best products of 2010 from iParenting Media is a great way to start the new year,” said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. “It is particularly exciting to know that the parenting community understands the important role that visual learning plays in helping students build thinking and learning skills.” For Inspiration, being named among the Best Products of 2010 by iParenting Media falls closely on the heels of the early January launch of the next generation of the bestselling visual learning software. With Inspiration 9, students will comprehend, create, communicate and achieve more. New capabilities in Inspiration 9, such as support for creating presentations and additional visual learning methodologies, provide an essential framework for thinking and help students develop 21st century skills. The iParenting Media Award Best Products of 2010 is the 19th award for Kidspiration 3 since its launch in early 2008. Kidspiration 3, the visual learning software for students in kindergarten through grade 5, supports young learners as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. About iParenting Medi iParenting.com, an online community for parents and parents-to-be, is part of Disney Online’s network of family-focused Web sites including Disney Family.com, FamilyFun.com and Wondertime.com. Founded in 1996, the company has grown from a single pregnancy site, www.PregancyToday.com, to an award-winning network of more than 40 sites, in English and Spanish. The iParenting sites address a range of parenting issues from preconception through raising teenagers and beyond. iParenting Media’s Editor-in-Chief Elisa Ast All, MSJ, writes a monthly newspaper column and co-hosts a Chicago-based radio show, Points on Parenting. iParenting Media produces the highly respected iParenting Media Awards program, an ISO9001:2000 certified product review and awards program. Consumers can learn more about products winning iParenting Media Awards, and where to purchase the products via a retailer network online directory, by visiting http://www.iParentingMediaAwards.com/consumer. About Inspiration Software, Inc. 2009Inspiration and Kidspiration Honored as Outstanding Products of 2009 by iParenting Media AwardsTwo Top Parent Information Sites Recommend Visual Learning Tools From Inspiration Software as Best Software Products for Children PORTLAND, Ore. – Dec. 9, 2009 Inspiration® and Kidspiration® are wrapping up 2009 with their second set of honors from a national parent information Web site, as they have now been named to the iParenting Media Awards’ list of Outstanding Products of 2009. The visual learning tools from Inspiration Software, Inc., the leader in visual thinking and learning, were also recently awarded The National Parenting Center's 2010 Seal of Approval, adding to both products' long list of accolades from the education, technology and parenting communities. Inspiration and Kidspiration were selected for the recognition from iParenting Media from hundreds of products that were submitted for judging in 17 categories. All products submitted for the iParenting Media Awards Outstanding Products of 2009 underwent a thorough evaluation process by a variety of individuals, including experts and families. "The second recognition in as many weeks for Inspiration and Kidspiration from the parenting community supports our belief that students can use visual learning to build critical thinking skills both at school and at home," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "It is exciting to see our software listed among the high-quality products for children that the iParenting judges recognized as the best of 2009." Inspiration is the essential tool to visualize, think, organize and learn. Inspiration provides powerful support for critical thinking, comprehension and writing, and learners in grade 6 to adult rely on Inspiration to plan, research and complete projects successfully. Kidspiration 3, the visual learning software for students in kindergarten through grade 5, supports young learners as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. The iParenting Media Award Outstanding Products of 2009 is the 18th award for Kidspiration 3 since its launch in early 2008. About iParenting Media iParenting.com, an online community for parents and parents-to-be, is part of Disney Online's network of family-focused Web sites including Disney Family.com, FamilyFun.com and Wondertime.com. Founded in 1996, the company has grown from a single pregnancy site, www.PregancyToday.com, to an award-winning network of more than 40 sites, in English and Spanish. The iParenting sites address a range of parenting issues from preconception through raising teenagers and beyond. iParenting Media's Editor-in-Chief Elisa Ast All, MSJ, writes a monthly newspaper column and co-hosts a Chicago-based radio show, Points on Parenting. iParenting Media produces the highly respected iParenting Media Awards program, an ISO9001:2000 certified product review and awards program. Consumers can learn more about products winning iParenting Media Awards, and where to purchase the products via a retailer network online directory, by visiting http://www.iParentingMediaAwards.com/consumer. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc.'s award-winning software tools, Inspiration, Kidspiration and InspireData®, are based on proven visual learning methodologies that help students think, learn and achieve. With the powerful combination of visual learning and technology, students in grades K-12 learn to clarify thoughts, organize and analyze information, integrate new knowledge and think critically. Founded more than 25 years ago by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's visual learning software tools are used today by more than 25 million students and teachers worldwide. Inspiration and Kidspiration Earn The National Parenting Center's 2010 Seal of Approval Inspiration and Kidspiration Earn The National Parenting Center's 2010 Seal of ApprovalVisual Learning Software Tools Praised for Encouraging Creative Thinking, Also Named to Holiday 2009 Seal of Approval Report PORTLAND, Ore. – Dec. 2, 2009 The National Parenting Center (TNPC), one of the country's top evaluators of quality products for children, has given its stamp of approval to Kidspiration® and Inspiration® from Inspiration Software, Inc., the leader in visual thinking and learning. Both visual learning software tools have earned the group's 2010 Seal of Approval and were named to its Holiday 2009 Seal of Approval Report. More than 1 million parents will visit the TNPC Web site between now and the holidays to read product reviews as they prepare their shopping lists. TNPC reviewers had high praise for Inspiration, the essential tool to visualize, think organize and learn: "The learning and thinking software that broke the mold and continues to lead the way when it comes to innovative visual realization on the computer continues to impress testers year after year. Whether they are building graphic organizers like concept maps, mind maps, idea maps, diagrams and expansive webs, the process is remarkable in just how effective it is at both freeing and uncluttering the mind to either accomplish a task or unearth new ideas. This software is a gift that you give to your child. Then you step back and watch as they discover just what they can do." The reviewers were equally effusive in their evaluation of Kidspiration, the visual learning software for students in kindergarten through grade 5: "Like its older brother, the multiple Seal award-winning Inspiration, Kidspiration develops thinking, literacy and numeracy skills for elementary aged children. Back again in the Seal winners circle with a new version, Kidspiration again builds on its core strengths, enhancing word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension and written expression. New skills like reasoning and problem-solving are great additions. Whether you are a home schooler or just want to give your children a different kind of software program that hands them a unique set of tools to clarify their thoughts and organize information, Kidspiration does it and does it like nothing else we have seen. Users found that their kids were able to free their minds and think more creatively with this tool at their fingertips." This is the 17th award for Kidspiration 3 since its launch in early 2008. "The endorsement of The National Parenting Center means a great deal to us at Inspiration Software because we value both the power of our products for learning at home, as well as the important voice that parents have in the decisions that schools make when choosing learning tools," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder. "As parents shop for gifts this holiday season, I hope they will consider the ways that our visual learning software can help learners of all ages think critically and creatively, and look forward to the countless hours of learning and fun that they will have with Inspiration and Kidspiration." About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration Software Sweeps 14th Annual Educational Software Review Awards
Inspiration Software Sweeps 14th Annual Educational Software Review AwardsInspiration, Kidspiration and InspireData Honored by ComputED Learning Center PORTLAND, Ore. – Sept. 18, 2009 The EDDIE Awards target innovative and content-rich programs and Web sites that augment the classroom curriculum and improve teacher productivity, providing parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence. Selection criteria include academic content, potential for broad classroom use, technical merit, subject approach and management system. Winners are selected from titles submitted by publishers from around the world. "It is always exciting when educators recognize our visual learning software tools with awards," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "However, it is particularly gratifying to see all three products – Inspiration, Kidspiration and InspireData – recognized by this group of leaders in education technology." Kidspiration 3, the visual learning software for students in kindergarten through grade 5, was honored in the "Thinking Skills" category for early elementary students. Kidspiration supports students as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. This is the 14th award for Kidspiration 3 since its launch in early 2008. Inspiration, the essential tool to visualize, think, organize and learn, was recognized in the "Thinking Skills" category for upper elementary students. Learners grade 6 to adult rely on Inspiration to plan, research and complete projects successfully. InspireData, the visual way to explore and understand data, won an EDDIE award in the "Data Exploration" category for upper elementary students. Students grades 4 to 12 use InspireData to investigate, analyze and represent data and information in dynamic graphs and charts. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
2007Inspiration® 8 Wins 2007 Distinguished Achievement Award From Association of Educational PublishersEssential Tool to Visualize, Think, Organize and Learn Honored as Best Reading and Language Instruction Software for Grades 6-8 PORTLAND, OR — June 19, 2007 Designed to offer one convenient place for students to successfully plan, research and complete projects, Inspiration Software's® flagship visual learning software provides powerful support for critical thinking, comprehension and writing in all curriculum areas. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize the best educational materials — such as books, periodicals, educational toys and software — within subject categories and by audience. "We are very proud of Inspiration 8 and the innovative ways that teachers around the world are using it to help their students build the thinking skills necessary for 21st century success," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "It is exciting to have our visual learning software recognized by the educational publishing community." This latest honor for Inspiration 8 closely follows its recognition earlier this year with a 2007 Codie Award from the Software & Information Industry Association for "Best Education Technology Solution for Productivity/Creativity." About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration 8 and InspireData Win 2007 BESSIE Awards PORTLAND, OR — May 1, 2007 ComputED Learning Center and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology present the annual BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software Inspiration® 8 Wins 2007 Codie Award From Software & Information Industry Association Visual Learning Software Recognized as "Best Education Technology Solution for Productivity/Creativity" PORTLAND, OR — May 1, 2007 Established in 1986, the Codie Awards recognize 72 categories of outstanding products and services. This year's winners were chosen from more than 1,197 nominations — the most in the history of the awards — for the excellence of their products, services, corporate leadership and philanthropy. "We developed Inspiration 8 based on more than 10 years of feedback from innovative educators who use visual learning to help their students build thinking, writing and comprehension skills across the curriculum," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "It is exciting to have this newest version of Inspiration recognized by the software and information industry." Launched in February 2006, Inspiration 8 helps students in grades 6-12 develop a deeper understanding of difficult concepts and build stronger critical thinking skills. New and enhanced capabilities — including Inspiration Web Resources — offer students one convenient place to successfully plan, research and complete projects. "I applaud all the companies selected as winners or finalists in this year's Codie Awards," said Ken Wasch, president, SIIA. "The software and information industry continues to move at a break-neck pace. New technology and business model innovations are constantly emerging and taking root. Being recognized by your peers for getting to and staying at the head of the pack in such a dynamic environment is a major accomplishment, and it is one of the reasons why the Codie Awards hold such a special place in our industry." The first version of Inspiration developed specifically for education debuted nearly a decade ago and today is used by more than 17 million students worldwide and in more than 60 percent of U.S. school districts. This is Inspiration's fourth Codie Award. About the Software & Information Industry Association About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® honored as Best Education Software for 2nd time in Edutopia magazine readers’ survey PORTLAND, OR - April/May 2007 Edutopia is a publication of the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), which was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit operating foundation to celebrate and encourage innovation in schools. GLEF's mission is to document, disseminate, and advocate for exemplary programs in K-12 public schools to help these practices spread nationwide. For more information, please see http://www.edutopia.org/. About Inspiration Software, Inc. 2006Inspiration® 8 Wins Technology and Learning 2006 Award of ExcellencePORTLAND, OR — September 29, 2006 Released in February 2006, Inspiration 8's new and enhanced capabilities make it the essential learning tool to help students visualize, think, organize and learn. For more information about what’s new in Inspiration 8, including the Starter screen, a keyword symbol search, more inspiring templates, enhanced drag-and-drop capabilities, Word Guide integrated dictionary and thesaurus, and access to Inspiration Web Resources, please visit: http://www.inspiration.com/productinfo/ About Inspiration Software Inspiration Software® Wins Three 2006 EDDIE Awards PORTLAND, OR — August 11, 2006 Inspiration 8, the latest version of the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the EDDIE Award in the multi-level "Thinking Skills" category. Kidspiration 2.1, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for upper elementary. This is the 11th consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the sixth year for Kidspiration. Inspiration for Palm OS was also an EDDIE winner for a second time, this year in the PDA "Thinking Skills" category. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the EDDIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software Inspiration® 8 receives Editor’s Choice award PORTLAND, OR—May 3, 2006 Children's Technology Review (CTR) is an independent survey, published monthly, of commercial interactive media products designed for children, aged birth- to 15-years. These are the products that children use for both fun and learning, either at home and/or at school. They include software, video games, interactive toys, web sites that a child might visit, and so on. For more information about Children's Technology Review, visit www.childrenssoftware.com. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® 8 Wins 2006 iParenting Media Award PORTLAND, OR — May 3, 2006 Released in February 2006, Inspiration 8's new and enhanced capabilities make it the essential learning tool to help students visualize, think, organize and learn. For more information about what's new in Inspiration 8, including the Starter screen, a keyword symbol search, more inspiring templates, enhanced drag-and-drop capabilities, Word Guide integrated dictionary and thesaurus, and access to Inspiration Web Resources, please visit: http://www.inspiration.com/productinfo/ About Inspiration Software Inspiration® Earns 2006 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center PORTLAND, OR—April 25, 2006 Testing for The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval is a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period. Staffed by volunteers, the testing facility of The National Parenting Center gives parents, children and educators the opportunity to examine a variety of submitted products. The testers are encouraged to play with, build, read about and judge by the reactions of the children, each product's quality. For more information about The National Parent Center Seal of Approval, visit http://www.tnpc.com. About Inspiration Software Inspiration® honored as Best Education Software in Edutopia magazine readers’ Survey PORTLAND, OR—April/May 2006 Edutopia is a publication of the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), which was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit operating foundation to celebrate and encourage innovation in schools. GLEF's mission is to document, disseminate, and advocate for exemplary programs in K-12 public schools to help these practices spread nationwide. For more information, please see http://www.edutopia.org/. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration Software’s Visual Learning Tools Win 2006 BESSIE Awards PORTLAND, OR — March 24, 2006 Inspiration 7.6, the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the multi-level "Thinking Skills" category. Kidspiration 2.1, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for upper elementary. This is the ninth consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the sixth year for Kidspiration. Inspiration for Palm OS was also a winner for the second year in a row, in the PDA category. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software 2005Inspiration® 7.6 and Kidspiration® 2.1 Win 2006 Teachers’ Choice Awards for the FamilyPORTLAND, OR — Dec. 2, 2005 Learning Magazine introduced the first Teachers' Choice Awards program in 1994. In 2004, it launched the Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family in order to meet the needs of companies whose educational products work in the home. Teachers from across the United States judged the entries and evaluated how effectively the products could be incorporated into the home environment. Each product was evaluated on educational value, originality and creativity, ease of use, safety and durability, and high-interest level and motivation for children. Inspiration is the premier tool to help students grade 6 to adult develop ideas and organize thinking. Powered by the proven techniques of visual learning, Inspiration taps into students' creativity and learning strengths. Students develop essential learning strategies as they create graphic organizers to visually represent concepts and relationships. Inspiration's integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information. The results are clearer thinking, more creative projects, better organized writing and improved performance across all curriculum areas. Inspiration 7.6, released in January 2005, offers enhanced compatibility with new technologies being used in classrooms, including interactive whiteboards, Tablet PCs, and Palm Powered™ handhelds. Kidspiration is the visual way to think, write and comprehend. Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning, improving achievement and standards-based skills across the curriculum. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Younger learners develop early literacy skills, and more advanced students improve comprehension skills and organize their ideas for writing. Kidspiration 2.1, released in January 2005, offers enhanced compatibility with new technologies being used in classrooms, including interactive whiteboards, Tablet PCs, and Palm Powered™ handhelds. About Inspiration Software Kidspiration® 2.1 and Inspiration® 7.6 Win EDDIE Awards PORTLAND, OR—August 12, 2005 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 Inspiration Software’s Visual Learning Tools Earn 2005 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center PORTLAND, OR—August 8, 2005 This marks the 4th version of Inspiration, the premier tool to develop ideas and organize thinking, to receive the Seal of Approval. Kidspiration, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, has received the Seal of Approval on two prior occasions. Released in January 2005, updated versions Inspiration 7.6 and Kidspiration 2.1 offer enhanced compatibility with emerging classroom technologies, such as interactive whiteboards and Tablet PCs. This is the first Seal of Approval for Inspiration Software's new handheld offerings, Inspiration for Palm OS, released in May 2004, and Inspiration for Pocket PC, released in June 2005. Inspiration for handhelds combines the learning benefits of Inspiration with the natural ease of handhelds, offering students and educators a familiar tool for gathering information and developing ideas. Testing for The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval is a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period. Staffed by volunteers, the testing facility of The National Parenting Center gives parents, children and educators the opportunity to examine a variety of submitted products. The testers are encouraged to play with, build, read about and judge by the reactions of the children, each product's quality. For more information about The National Parent Center Seal of Approval, visit http://www.tnpc.com. About Inspiration Software Inspiration Software Wins Two 2005 Codie Awards from the Software & Information Industry Association Both Inspiration and Kidspiration Recognized as Top Educational Software PORTLAND, OR — May 31, 2005 This year over 800 companies submitted more than 1,000 nominations — a record breaker for the Codie Awards, now in its 20th year. First round judging was completed by a broad panel of representatives from the industry trade press, mainstream technology writers and industry experts and analysts. Second round judging was based on votes from SIIA members. Member companies are allotted one vote per company in each Codie Award category. "SIIA congratulates Inspiration Software, Inc. on its two 2005 Codie Awards wins in education technology categories," said Ken Wasch, president, SIIA. As the premier tool to develop ideas and organize thinking, Inspiration 7.5 provides powerful support for critical thinking, comprehension and writing in all curriculum areas for students from grade 6 to adult. Kidspiration 2 offers students in grades K-5 the ability to build early literacy skills and understand new concepts by using graphic organizers to combine pictures, text and spoken words. "At Inspiration Software, our commitment is to develop visual learning software tools that help students achieve at the highest levels," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "It is wonderful to have the latest updates to our premier products, Inspiration and Kidspiration, once again honored by the software industry." About Inspiration Software, Inc. About the Software & Information Industry Association Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration® 7.6 win All Star Software awards PORTLAND, OR—April 14, 2005 Children's Technology Review awarded both Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 with 4.9 out of 5 stars. Children's Technology Review (CTR) is a survey of interactive media products. The editors attempt to help parents, children's librarians and teachers leverage the power of technology to support the development of children ages birth to 16, by describing the products that are available from an educational perspective. For more information about Children's Technology Review, visit www.childrenssoftware.com. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 Win 2005 iParenting Media Awards PORTLAND, OR — May 4, 2005 iParenting Media produces parenting information for magazines, newspaper, radio and Internet. For the awards program, products are judged by three outside reviewers: a licensed childcare facility/school, a product expert and a family. For more information about the iParenting Media Awards and to view the complete list of award winners, visit: http://www.iparentingmediaawards.com/. Released in January 2005, Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 extend proven visual learning benefits with new updates to support emerging classroom technologies, including compatibility with Promethean ACTIV board and SMART Board™ interactive whiteboards, Palm-Powered™ handhelds, Tablet PCs and Wacom® Tablets. About Inspiration Software Inspiration Software’s Visual Learning Tools Win 2005 BESSIE Awards PORTLAND, OR — March 22, 2005 Inspiration 7.5, the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the "Thinking Skills" category for Middle School. Kidspiration 2, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for Upper Elementary. This is the eighth consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the fifth year for Kidspiration. Inspiration for Palm OS, a newcomer to the BESSIES this year, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills, Palm OS" category for High School. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit:http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software 2004Inspiration® wins EDDIE for best Junior High School Thinking Skills softwarePORTLAND, OR—July 28, 2004 The ninth 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. Kidspiration 2, released in January 2004, provides more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills. Inspiration, the premier tool for visual thinking and learning, is used by students grade 6 to adult to develop ideas and organize thinking. Created for grade 4 to adult, Inspiration for Palm OS provides handheld power to develop ideas and organize thinking. About Inspiration Software Inspiration® Wins 2004 BESSIE Award PORTLAND, OR — March 15, 2004 Inspiration 7.5, the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the "Thinking Skills" category for High School. Kidspiration, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for Upper Elementary. This is the seventh consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the fourth year for Kidspiration. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/ About Inspiration Software, Inc. 2003Inspiration® wins iParenting Media AwardPORTLAND, OR — November 4, 2003 iParenting Media produces parenting information for magazines, newspaper, radio and Internet. For the awards program, products are judged by three outside reviewers: a licensed childcare facility/school, a product expert and a parent. For more information about the iParenting Media Awards, visit: http://www.iparentingmediaawards.com/ About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® 7 Wins 2003 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Education Publishers Newest Version of Inspiration® Recognized as Outstanding Learning Tool PORTLAND, OR — June 10, 2003 "In this time of changing standards and curricula, supplemental educational publishers give parents and teachers options. Displaying the winner's seal from AEP’s Distinguished Achievement Awards signals that this product is an outstanding learning tool for the home or classroom," said Robert W. Harper, president, AEP Board of Directors. This recognition for Inspiration Software comes less than a month after the company's two visual learning software products, Inspiration and Kidspiration®, both earned 2003 Codie Awards from the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). These awards showcase the software and digital content industry's finest products and services and honor excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts. "We are very proud of the awards and recognition that Inspiration has earned in the education and technology community," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "As an education company, it is particularly gratifying to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the national professional organization for educational publishers." All Distinguished Service Award entries, received from companies and organizations nationwide, first go through a rigorous screening process. From these entries, the final judging panel may pick up to four finalists per category, but may choose less if warranted. Judging panels are drawn from a national pool of writing, publishing and design experts in print and technology; education editors; educators; and curriculum experts. About the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® named to District Administration’s Top 100 list June 1, 2003 – PORTLAND, OR Judged by District Administration's editorial staff, advisory board, and comments from readers, the Top 100 list is comprised of products that enhance teaching and learning. Inspiration 7, the newest version of the premier tool to develop ideas and organize thinking for grade 6 to adult, was listed under Software. Read more about the Top 100 awards in the June 2003 issue of District Administration, found online at www.districtadministration.com. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® receives Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution Both Inspiration® 7 and Kidspiration® Recognized by Technology Industry as Among Education Market's Finest Products PORTLAND, OR — May 13, 2003 "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. About the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Inspiration® 7 selected as 2003 Distinguished Achievement Award Finalist PORTLAND, OR — May 6, 2003 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 About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® 7 named to Media & Methods’ 2003 Awards Portfolio PORTLAND, OR — April 25, 2003 The announcement of the 2003 Awards Portfolio Winners appears in the May/June 2003 issue of Media & Methods, a technology and education magazine focusing on practical ways technology can be used for teaching and learning. To learn more about Media & Methods magazine visit: http://www.media-methods.com About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® wins BESSIE for best High School Learning Tool PORTLAND, OR — March 25, 2003 Inspiration 7, the newest version of the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the "Learning Tools" category for High Schools. Kidspiration, designed to help students in kindergarten through fifth build strong thinking skills with visual learning, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for Upper Elementary Schools. This is the sixth consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the third year for Kidspiration. "Inspiration Software is proud to have its products recognized again this year by the BESSIE Awards," said Mona Westhaver, company president and co-founder. "We join an impressive group of our colleagues in the education software industry in receiving this award." Find out more about the BESSIES and its sponsors at http://computedgazette.com/page3.html About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® 7 and Kidspiration® Selected as Codie Award Finalists Portland, OR - January 14, 2003 The 2003 Codie Awards showcase the software and digital content industry's finest products and services and honor excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts. The 185 Codie Award finalists represent all types of companies, from emerging start-ups to traditional industry powerhouses. The finalists, as a whole, comprise 40 product and service categories in the consumer and corporate markets. In 2002, Inspiration 6 received the Codie Award for Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution and Kidspiration was a finalist in the Best Elementary Educational Instructional Solution category. "More than 10 million students and teachers worldwide recognize the power of Inspiration Software's visual learning software as important tools for building critical thinking skills," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "It is gratifying to have our products continue to be recognized by our peers in the software industry as well." The Codie Awards is the only peer recognition program in the software and information industry, providing a unique opportunity for companies to compete for the praise of their competitors. The 2003 Codie Awards will be presented at a black-tie gala on Tuesday, May 6, during the SIIA Conference at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. "The digital code and content industry is as innovative and vibrant as ever. For a company to make the cut as a finalist is a terrific achievement. Simply put, each finalist is a leader in its field. We are extremely proud to recognize the creativity and hard work that have brought them to this point," said Ken Wasch, SIIA president. About the Software & Information Industry Association About Inspiration Software, Inc. More Past AwardsInspiration® wins Parent’s Guide Children’s Media AwardPORTLAND, OR - November 26, 2002 Inspiration helps students grade 6 to adult develop ideas, organize thinking, build new knowledge, and analyze complex topics. Educators use Inspiration across the curriculum for brainstorming, webbing, diagramming, planning, critical thinking, concept mapping, organizing, outlining, and more. Released in September 2002, Inspiration 7 provides even more powerful support for critical thinking, comprehension, and writing in all curriculum areas. The 2002 Children's Media Awards are sponsored by Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc., a non-profit corporation that locates, reviews, and honors outstanding materials for children and teens. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® wins All Star Software award PORTLAND, OR-November 7, 2002 The newest version of Inspiration is featured on the magazine's School All Star List, along with Kidspiration®, the company's software for helping students in grades K-5 build strong thinking skills with visual learning. A non-profit company, Children's Software Revue is dedicated to providing timely reviews of commercial interactive products that help adults leverage the power of technology to support the development of children ages birth to 16. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Kidspiration® and Inspiration® selected as EDDIE Award winners PORTLAND, OR–August 6, 2002 The seventh annual EDDIE Awards are presented by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource. The awards aim to recognize innovative and content-rich programs that augment classroom curriculum and improve teacher productivity. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the EDDIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. Inspiration, the premier tool for visual thinking and learning, is used by students grade 6 to adult to develop ideas and organize thinking. Kidspiration helps K-5 students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Dr. Toy Selects Inspiration® and Kidspiration® as Best Children’s Vacation Products for 2002 PORTLAND, OR - June, 2002 Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products are selected in cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources. Established in 1975, the company provides parents and professionals with the latest information on toys, software, games, tapes, and other children's products. Dr. Toy's review of Inspiration and Kidspiration can be found online in Dr. Toy's Guide at www.drtoy.com. Inspiration, the premier tool for visual thinking and learning, is used by students in grades 6-12 to develop ideas and organize thinking. Kidspiration helps K-5 students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration Software® wins BESSIE Awards for Inspiration® and Kidspiration® Portland, OR - April 18, 2002 ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource, and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology (a nonprofit organization) annually present the BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. For more information about ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration Software®, Inc. receives Codie Award for Inspiration® Portland, OR - April 18, 2002 Awarded at a gala event during the SIIA 2002 Annual Conference in San Diego, the Codie Awards honor the best products and services the digital economy has to offer—featuring the software, digital content and online services that have transformed computing and the use of the Internet at home, work and school. The Codie Award for Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution honors the best school-based education technology solution for curriculum and content for students in grades 7-16. Ken Wasch, president of SIIA, said, "SIIA congratulates Inspiration Software on their win in a 2002 Codie Awards education category with first-rate competition. This award recognizes the quality of their education service." Donald Helfgott, Inspiration chief executive officer, accepted the award at Monday night’s gala. "Inspiration has long been recognized by educators across the country and around the world as a key software tool for improving student learning in measurable ways," said Helfgott. "We are honored to also be recognized by the software and information industry as one of the best products in education today." "This 17th Annual Codie Awards carries on the tradition of celebrating the best of the best in the software and information industry," said Wasch. "As the only peer-reviewed awards program of its kind in this constantly evolving field, winning a Codie Award is indeed a high honor." About SIIA About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration® and Kidspiration® Selected As Codie Award Finalists PORTLAND, OR – December 18, 2001 Selected from more than 700 nominees, Kidspiration was named a finalist in the Best Elementary Education Instructional Solution category, while Inspiration was named a finalist in the Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution category. "Kidspiration and Inspiration have been recognized by educators across the country as key software tools to assist students in learning. We are honored to also be recognized by the software and information industry as one of the best designed, most useful products for students by a panel of software industry experts," said Inspiration Software president Mona Westhaver. About Inspiration Software Products About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration Software® wins EDDIE awards for Inspiration® and Kidspiration® July 20, 2001 - PORTLAND, OR - San Diego's ComputED Learning Lab annually presents the EDDIE Awards, seeking to recognize innovative and content rich programs that augment classroom curriculum and improve teacher productivity. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the EDDIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. Inspiration, the flagship product from Inspiration Software, is used by grades 4-12 across the curriculum for a variety of visual learning techniques, including concept mapping, webbing, brainstorming, and more. Inspiration Software released Kidspiration in January of 2001. Designed specifically for grades K-3, Kidspiration helps students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Inspiration Software®, Inc. wins BESSIE Awards March 22, 2001- The BESSIE Awards, given annually by San Diego's ComputED Learning Lab, seek to recognize innovative and content-rich programs which are appropriate for family purchase. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the BESSIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. Inspiration Software's flagship product, Inspiration, is used by grades 4-12 across the curriculum for a variety of visual learning techniques, including concept mapping, webbing, brainstorming, and more. Inspiration Software released Kidspiration in January of 2001. Designed specifically for grades K-3, Kidspiration helps students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. About Inspiration Software, Inc. The Book Report & Library Talk 2001 GoldMaster Award November 8, 2000 — Linworth Publishing's The Book Report and Library Talk selected Inspiration 6 from among the educational technology products that received a "highly recommended" rating during 2000's product reviews. Linworth Publishing reviewers, practicing K-12 educators, evaluated Inspiration 6 based on their own classroom experience. The Book Report and Library Talk magazines are published bi-monthly for secondary and elementary school library media and technology specialists. Currently in use by over 1 million students world wide, Inspiration is used across the curriculum for a variety of visual learning techniques, including concept mapping, webbing, brainstorming, and more. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Parent’s Guide Children’s Media Award November 8, 2000— The 2000 Children's Media awards are sponsored by Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc., a non-profit corporation committed to the enhancement of the quality and effectiveness of children's teaching media. The awards honors materials children can both enjoy and learn from. Inspiration 6 was awarded by Parent's Guide to Children's Media for outstanding achievement in computer programs. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products November 8, 2000 — Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products are selected in cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources. Established in 1975, the company provides parents and professionals with the latest information on toys, software, games, tapes, and other children1s products. Dr. Toy's review of Inspiration 6 can be found online in Dr. Toy's Guide at www.drtoy.com. Inspiration, the premier tool for visual thinking and learning, is used across the curriculum by students, educators, and administrators for a wide spectrum of visual learning activities including concept mapping, webbing, brainstorming and more. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Quality Education Data Technology Leadership Award October 31, 2000 — The Technology Leadership Awards are determined by the results of QED's annual technology survey covering buying patterns of public schools and districts throughout the United States. A subsidiary of Scholastic, Inc., QED is the country's leading education market research and database organization. Inspiration was awarded first place for Intent to Purchase in the Productivity Software category. QED's research indicated that more public schools and districts intend to buy Inspiration than any other software in the productivity category. Currently in use by over 1 million students world wide, Inspiration is used across the curriculum for a variety of visual learning techniques, including concept mapping, webbing, brainstorming, and more. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Education Software Review (EDDIE) Award September 14, 2000 — This year, Inspiration 6 received honors in the Post-Secondary: Teacher Tools category. The annual EDDIE awards are awarded by Southern California's ComputED Learning Lab, the editors of the ComputED Gazette. The group is committed to bringing to the public's attention the very best in educational software titles. The criteria used for the awards include the following: ease of use and installation, curriculum inclusion, content quality, professionalism, and design. To learn more about the ComputED Learning Lab or to read more about the 2000 EDDIE awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. About Inspiration Software, Inc. The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval August 31, 2000 — "Inspiration provides a tool that allows you to visualize the process of thinking through a concept, seeing a project to completion, gathering input and so much more," wrote the reviewers about Inspiration. "This software is designed to help children and adults get a handle on their thoughts and ideas." The National Parenting Center (TNPC) was founded in July of 1989 with the goal of helping create better informed parents and has become one of America's foremost parenting information services. One of the services TNPC provides is a review of the finest products and services available for children and their parents, including books, toys, software, and videos. The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval program is an independent testing procedure which judges a variety of products marketed to the parent/child consumer market. Staffed by volunteers, the testing facility of The National Parenting Center gives parents, children, and educators the opportunity to examine a variety of submitted products. Each product is evaluated for its level of desirability, interactive stimulation, and other ingredients essential in the make-up of a quality product. For more information about TNPC, the Seal of Approval, and the review of Inspiration, visit The National Parenting Center's web site at www.tnpc.com. About Inspiration Software, Inc. Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award June 2, 2000 — Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice Foundation is the nation's oldest not-for-profit evaluator of children's books, videos, toys, audios, computer software, television, and magazines. The Foundation's mission is to provide parents with information to participate wisely in their children's learning. The reviewer of Inspiration noted that, "By encouraging children to gather information, sort it, analyze it and apply it, this show-me program helps them develop ideas and organize their thoughts right before their eyes when tackling reports, research or just brainstorming." Inspiration, Inspiration Software's award-winning flagship product, is used across the curriculum by students, educators, and administrators for a wide spectrum of visual learning activities including concept mapping, webbing, and the use of graphical organizers; planning and organizing multimedia projects and administrative tasks; brainstorming; and pre-writing. About Inspiration Software, Inc. | ||
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