HISTORY OF THE CODIE AWARDS
In 1986, the Codie Awards were established by the Software Publishers Association (SPA), now the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), so that the pioneers of the up-and-coming software industry could evaluate and honor each other's work.
Since its inauguration, the Codie Awards program has carried forward the same vision - to showcase the software and information industry's finest products and services and to honor excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts. Today, that industry is comprised of hundreds of software, information and education technology companies changing the way people work, learn, communicate and access valuable information.
The Codie Awards holds the distinction of being the only peer-recognition awards program of its kind in the industry, providing a unique opportunity for companies to vie for the praise of their competitors.
As SIIA evolves to serve the needs of our members, the Codie Awards program, now in its nineteenth year, remains the standard bearer for celebrating outstanding achievement and vision in our industry.
The Codie Awards Name: Many people ask about the origin of the name Codie Award. "Codie" is derived from the word "code" and alludes to the program's basis in the software industry.
Winners of the Codie Awards for the past 6 years are listed below. A full history of winners is in development.