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David Vernier Wins Coveted Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2009 Award in the Pacific Northwest

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BEAVERTON, Ore. (Map) - BEAVERTON, Ore., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- David Vernier, co-founder of Vernier Software & Technology and a former physics teacher, is one of seven recipients of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 awards in the Pacific Northwest. Winning in the software division for his efforts in business excellence and community involvement, Vernier's dedication to developing future scientists is evident in everything he does. From product development, to environmental initiatives, and community action, Vernier demonstrates a commitment to science education and to bettering the community.

"We congratulate these entrepreneurs on their significant achievements," said

Greg Beams, Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Program Director for the Pacific Northwest. "The Entrepreneur Of The Year award salutes their efforts in business excellence and community improvement. We would all do well to emulate their determination and enthusiasm."

According to Vernier, "When my wife, Christine, and I started the business, we were excited to share what we thought were great ideas for how computers could help science teachers. Today, we still strive to provide innovative technology at prices teachers can afford. We believe that students should have access to technology and be able to do science just like real scientists."

As a regional award recipient, Vernier is eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 national awards. National winners will be announced in November 2009.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards Program

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Award is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

About Vernier Software & Technology

Vernier Software & Technology has been an innovator of data-collection technology for 28 years. Creating easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and software, their products can be found in education from elementary school to college. Vernier helps teachers enhance their science curriculum, increase learning, and build students' critical thinking skills. Vernier's technologies are in use worldwide in more than 125 countries. For more information visit www.vernier.com.

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