In 1986, the Excellence in Software Awards program was established by the Software Publishers Association (SPA), now the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), so that the pioneers of the then-nascent software industry could evaluate and honor each other's work. In 1993, the Excellence in Software Awards became the Codie Awards.
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.
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 earn the praise of their competitors. As SIIA evolves to serve the needs of our members, the Codie Awards program, now in its twenty-first 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.
The Codie Awards Logo: The Codie Awards logo, re-designed in 2004, brings together the word "CODE" and the symbol for information ("i"), to visually emphasize the Codie Awards' focus on the software and digital content industries.
Winners of the Codie Awards for the past 20 years are listed below:
