Tampa, FL – August 26, 2010 -- Pilgrim Software, Inc., a world-leading provider of Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Quality Management (ERCQM) software solutions, was honored this month with the 2010 Best of Tampa Award in the Computer Software category, as selected by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).  This was the second consecutive year Pilgrim was awarded in the annual USCA Award Program which recognizes outstanding local businesses that serve the Tampa market.

Each year, the USCA identifies companies that it believes have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2010 Award recipients qualified as two-time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

“Since we were established in Tampa in 1993, Pilgrim has been committed to leadership in its industry and to the local business community,” said Ami Utji, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pilgrim Software.  “This acknowledgment validates the contributions of our many talented and dedicated employees who have consistently worked hard to promote Pilgrim Software on the global stage among leading smaller business from the Tampa Bay area.”

About Pilgrim Software, Inc.
Pilgrim Software, Inc.is a world-leading provider of Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Quality Management solutions for global organizations. Named North American Enterprise Risk, Compliance & Quality Management Company of the Year – Best Practices by Frost & Sullivan, Pilgrim helps organizations manage industry and regulatory compliance, reduce manufacturing costs and improve customer satisfaction. For more information, visit Pilgrim Software’s website at www.pilgrimsoftware.com.

About the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) isU.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.  The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.  http://www.uscaaward.com/AboutUsUsca.aspx