Zipcar Receives Computerworld Honors Program 21st Century Achievement Award

Zipcar, North America's largest car sharing company and premier car sharing experience, has been honored with the prestigious Computerworld Honors Program 21st Century Achievement Award. Zipcar was selected as the winner in the transportation category, recognized for revolutionizing the way urban America thinks about car ownership by leveraging wireless technology and connectivity to create a system that makes reserving, accessing and using a Zipcar as simple as getting cash from an ATM.

The Computerworld Honors Program 21st Century Achievement Award honors the extraordinary achievements of those whose positive contributions to the IT revolution have left an indelible mark on the world. Each year, the program's Chairmen's Committee, a group of 100 Chairmen and CEOs of global technology companies, nominates individuals and organizations around the world whose visionary applications of information technology promotes positive social and economic progress.

"Each year, the Computerworld Honors Program seeks to recognize organizations for their ongoing efforts to utilize technology in order to benefit society," said Bob Carrigan, Chairman of the Computerworld Honors Program Chairmen's Committee and President, IDG Communications. "We are proud to acknowledge Zipcar's contributions."

According to Zipcar CEO Scott Griffith, the honor underscores the benefits Zipcar is bringing to people who live, work and play in cities all throughout North America. "Zipcar's team has leveraged technology to create an award winning user experience that improves and transforms communities by offering drivers a fun, affordable and environmentally-friendly alternative to car ownership," he said. "We are proud that Computerworld has recognized our accomplishments and the important changes we're creating."

About Zipcar
With more than 55,000 consumer and business drivers, Zipcar is North America's largest car sharing service. The company currently operates 1,500 vehicles in 11 states and provinces, including metropolitan New York, Boston, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Toronto and Washington, DC. With Zipcar's technology, accessing and using a Zipcar is as easy as getting cash from an ATM. In minutes or up to a year in advance, members can reserve Zipcars online or by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Zipcar members have automated access to Zipcars using a "Zipcard" to simply unlock the door and drive away. With Zipcar, gas, parking and insurance are always included. For more information, visit www.zipcar.com.