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SYNOPSIS: Desire2Learn users exemplifying outstanding leadership and innovation to be recognized at FUSION 2008, 'Connect and Inspire,' Memphis, Tennessee

Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, July 10, 2008 – Desire2Learn Incorporated, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise eLearning solutions, today announced the nominees for this year's Desire2EXCEL awards. The annual Desire2EXCEL Awards Program recognizes the multitude of Desire2Learn users and the leading edge contributions they make toward their respective organizations and the eLearning community. This year's nominees are:

The nominees compete in one of three categories:

Desire2EXCEL Teaching and Learning Award – This award recognizes Desire2Learn users who have created and designed exceptional online courses that enhance teaching and learning at their organizations, and contribute to the overall success of eLearning.

Desire2EXCEL Program Award – This award recognizes Desire2Learn users who have created and/or designed an online learning program that demonstrates innovation and enhances teaching and learning at their organizations.

Desire2EXCEL Community Award – This award recognizes Desire2Learn users who have fostered leadership, commitment and continued online collaboration within their own communities.

Entries for all three categories will be reviewed and judged by the Awards Committee, composed of a cross-section of Desire2Learn clients from K-12, higher education, government and corporations. Nominees will have the opportunity to be showcased at the Client Showcase during the Fifth Annual Desire2Learn Users Conference, FUSION 2008, July 20 – 23 in Memphis, Tennessee. All winning individuals or groups will present at the FUSION Desire2EXCEL Award Presentations. Each winner will receive their choice of an Honorarium or other great awards.

"We're very pleased with the caliber of nominees for this year's Desire2EXCEL Awards," said John Baker, Desire2Learn President & CEO. "We encourage everyone to attend FUSION 2008 and see the presentations first-hand. The Awards presentation is always a key conference event – a celebration for all who have worked so persistently to demonstrate excellence in eLearning."

Fusion 2008 is on its way! Memphis, July 20 – 23

www.Desire2Learn.com/Fusion

About Desire2Learn Incorporated

Desire2Learn Incorporated is a world-leading provider of enterprise eLearning solutions that enable institutions and other organizations to create teaching and learning environments that reflect their vision, values, goals, pedagogical approaches and branding. Desire2Learn and its subsidiaries support more than five million learners worldwide and clients include higher education, K-12, as well as associations, government and other leading organizations. For more information, visit: www.Desire2Learn.com or call 1.888.772.0325.