5 Things judges wish awards managers knew by Lindsay Nash | Mar 3, 2026 | ArticlesBehind every good awards program is a panel of dedicated judges giving their expertise, time and attention to choose the best entries. So it makes sense that awards programs want to keep judges happy, to make their process easy, and to provide an experience that keeps them coming back, season after season.
Awards programs achieve 26% growth in entry volumes with Award Force by Lindsay Nash | Feb 11, 2026 | ArticlesAwards program growth is a huge motivating factor for many programs. Not only is entry growth important for programs that have an entry fee component, it’s also important for programs relying on sponsors and an incredibly useful indicator of the growing popularity of your awards.
Sponsor love: How to build stronger, longer-lasting awards partnerships by Lindsay Nash | Feb 10, 2026 | ArticlesLong-term sponsor relationships don’t happen by accident. They are built through clarity, care and consistency. When sponsors understand how your awards operate and can see the impact of their support, they are far more likely to stay engaged.
Webinar: What’s new at Award Force – January 2026 by Lindsay Nash | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog, webinarsJoin Jeremy Pintus from the Award Force client success team as he talks about the latest features and improvements at Award Force, including the new AI field.
The award manager’s guide to using responsible, human-centred AI by Lindsay Nash | Feb 3, 2026 | ArticlesThe question is fast becoming not whether to use AI, but how AI can be used responsibly as a tool to enhance fairness and drive efficiency, without compromising integrity or judgment. For awards programs built on credibility and recognition, responsible, human-centred adoption of AI truly matters.
Unlocking the power of Award Force AI fields: Sample prompts to get you started by Lindsay Nash | Jan 12, 2026 | Feature focusThe Award Force AI field type enables you bring AI directly into your entry forms, giving you a fast, structured way to generate consistent summaries, extract information and reveal insights. In this article, you’ll find practical, ready-to-use prompt examples you can add to your entry forms today.
Set for success: The complete 2026 awards lifecycle planning guide by Lindsay Nash | Jan 7, 2026 | ArticlesThe beginning of the year is the perfect time for awards managers to map out the entire awards lifecycle. A thoughtful, well-paced schedule doesn’t just keep your team organised, it also improves entrant experience, helps marketing teams plan outreach and communications, ensures judges have enough time to work and sets your program up for smoother growth each year.
Award Force 2025 by the numbers: A look back at a standout year by Lindsay Nash | Dec 10, 2025 | ArticlesEvery year brings new milestones for the awards community, and this year was no exception. Our clients around the globe continued to innovate, expand and elevate their recognition efforts. Here, at Award Force, we’ve had the privilege of supporting these achievements while also strengthening our platform with exciting new features to help our clients run exceptional, streamlined awards.
Webinar: What’s new at Award Force – October 2025 by Lindsay Nash | Oct 20, 2025 | Blog, webinarsThe webinar covers the new and improved Award Force dashboard, product updates (and where to find the latest updates in the platform), and a Q&A with clients and more!
Webinar: What’s new at Award Force – August 2025 by Lindsay Nash | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog, webinarsThe webinar from August 2025 covers new product updates from Award Force, including eligibility screening, internal comments for judges, custom exports and more!