How to choose association management software for a multi-chapter awards program by Lindsay Nash | Jun 30, 2026 | ArticlesWhen it comes to running an awards program across multiple chapters, the management can quickly become operationally overwhelming. The software you use to manage your awards program becomes very, very relevant. It needs to fit your program structure and provide an organisational backbone for your association’s awards, from chapter-level operations to consolidated oversight.
Awards submission management: How to organise, track and act on entries at scale by Lindsay Nash | Jun 16, 2026 | ArticlesMost awards programs invest significant effort in building the entry experience: clear forms, helpful guidance, well-timed reminders. But sometimes there is less thought put into what happens on the backend when those entries arrive.
No more guesswork: How to use your awards program dashboard at every stage by Lindsay Nash | Jun 9, 2026 | ArticlesMost program managers log into their dashboard reactively, when something needs checking or a decision needs to be made. But the teams that get the most from their awards management platform treat the dashboard as a routine part of their workflow at every stage.
Going global: Choosing a competition payment gateway that works across borders by Lindsay Nash | May 26, 2026 | ArticlesGoing global with your competition is an exciting step. Getting your payment setup right from the start means your entrants spend their energy on submitting great work, and not wrestling with a checkout that won’t work for them in the end.
How to create and configure galleries in Award Force by Lindsay Nash | May 13, 2026 | WebinarsLearn all about Award Force’s gallery feature in our latest webinar: What’s new at Award Force. Plus other updates and a Q&A!
Beyond the basics: Advanced features to look for in an awards entry form builder by Lindsay Nash | May 12, 2026 | ArticlesIf you’ve built an awards entry form before, you already know the fundamentals. But once you’ve run a cycle or two, basic form-building isn’t the challenge anymore. The challenge is extracting more: more quality from your entries, more efficiency from your process, more value and ROI from your awards platform.
From entries to excellence: How to improve submission quality this year by Lindsay Nash | Apr 21, 2026 | ArticlesImproving award submission quality means a combination of fixes, including clear expectations, thoughtful form design, aligned judging criteria and consistent feedback. Each element reinforces the others.
Before you upload that document: A guide to AI privacy by Lindsay Nash | Mar 31, 2026 | ArticlesAI and data privacy don’t have to exist in opposition. With the right platform choices and clear internal governance, you can use AI to work more efficiently while maintaining the integrity and the trust that makes recognition programs meaningful.
The Ultimate SaaS security checklist for evaluating any platform by Lindsay Nash | Mar 17, 2026 | ArticlesSoftware security can be complex, but evaluating it doesn’t have to be. With the right questions and this cybersecurity checklist in hand, any organisation can conduct a confident, informed assessment of a SaaS platform—regardless of whether you have a cybersecurity specialist on your team.
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.