AVerMedia® Announces Interactive Video Contest Winners

MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVerMedia® Information, Inc., the leading provider of digital multimedia, surveillance and presentation technology, announced today the three winning entries of the Interactive Video Contest. This contest was designed to reward educators' creative representation of AVerMedia with a fully interactive classroom solution. Contest participants were asked to create a short commercial about AVerMedia, its products and/or services. All entries were submitted via AVerMedia's active AVerCampus Community and were reviewed by a panel of VIP judges from the education technology industry.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050426/SFTU118LOGO)

Prize packages consisting of video conferencing, presentation, collaboration products and cash were awarded to the top three classroom videos totaling over $18,000. Stephen Wisdom's classroom of Lake Whitney Elementary School has won the Grand Prize for their spectacular video entitled "Technology for Tomorrow's Learning", which depicts technology transformations over time. AVerMedia's Grand Prize includes a powerful AVerVision 355AF interactive document camera for one touch audio/video recording to a USB drive, an AVerPen Class Pack, the new AVerComm H300 video conferencing system for distance learning applications and $2000 in cash for additional classroom technology. The full interactive classroom solution from AVerMedia will allow winners to collaborate in groups and across oceans and engage students with crystal clear demonstrations.

AVerMedia would also like to extend congratulations to the Holy Rosary Catholic School of Arlington, Texas, whose creative commercial: "Pioneering Technology" has won the second place prize package. Debbie Heid's classroom will receive an AVerVision 355AF interactive document camera, AVerPen Class Pack, AVerComm H100 and $1000 in cash.  Third place has been awarded to Melissa Wilson's classroom of Sumner Attendance Center. Their video "Technology = AVerMedia" emphasizes that AVerMedia's technology solutions greatly impact students' learning and will receive an AVerComm H100, AVerPen Starter Pack, the AVerVision CP355 document camera and $500 in cash for additional classroom technology.

"The submissions for the AVerMedia video contest blew us away," said Steve Siegel, Marketing Director for AVerMedia Information, Inc. "They are definitely a testament to the incredible creativity of the educators and youth of America. Not only were the entries entertaining to watch, they also helped tell the AVerMedia story and the impact innovative technology has on inspiring students."

Congratulations again to the three winners and thank you to the VIP judging panel! AVerMedia will continue to offer contests and promotions to recognize educators around the country for their hard work, dedication and creativity. To watch all finalist and winning videos, please visit www.avercampus.com. For more information on additional promotions or any of AVerMedia's products and services, please visit www.averusa.com.

About AVerMedia® Information, Inc.:

AVerMedia is the technology leader in Interactive Digital Multimedia Video and Software Technology Development, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing. Focusing on Corporate, Government and Education markets, AVerMedia designs, manufactures and develops interactive classroom solutions, video communication products and digital surveillance solutions.  Product lines include AVerPen Interactive Collaborative Learning Solutions, AVerVision Document Cameras, AVerComm Video Conferencing solutions and AVerDigi Digital Surveillance Solutions.  As a leader in innovative manufacturing, software and environmentally friendly products, AVerMedia is also highly involved with community and social responsibilities.

AVerMedia is a registered trademark of AVerMedia Information, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE AVerMedia Information, Inc.