January 2021 by Lindsay Nash | Feb 15, 2021 | Product updatesNew features Our video player now supports captions. We’ve added new controls that allow entrants to upload a .vtt captions file to accompany their video. Once added, these captions display when a video is played and can be seen by judges, program managers and...
Award Force: an awards platform accessible to everyone by Lindsay Nash | Feb 1, 2021 | ArticlesWe believe all users should be able to use Award Force in the way that works best for them. That’s why we continually work to improve accessibility and usability for all and strive to ensure our software complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
December 2020 by Lindsay Nash | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, Product updatesNew features The entry form builder has received new improvements: New drop-down field format: You can now drag and drop the order of a drop-down list field. Also, the value of each list item is now locked to prevent unintended changes. Category configuration: You can...
Award Force named the world’s best awards management software… again by Lindsay Nash | Jan 12, 2021 | ArticlesAward Force was recently named the world’s best awards management software for the third straight quarter by G2 Crowd. Here’s six reasons why.
How to create a safe public voting award to generate brand buzz by Lindsay Nash | Dec 16, 2020 | Feature focusTo include the general public in the decision-making process of your awards program is a powerful way to engage the community and increase your program’s reach, creating buzz around your brand.
The Awards management updates that got us through 2020 by Lindsay Nash | Dec 7, 2020 | ArticlesIt’s no secret—2020 was a difficult year! But as we look back, we celebrate our clients’ and our own successes, including these powerful new awards management software updates.
November 2020 by Lindsay Nash | Dec 6, 2020 | Product updatesNew features Categories can now be configured directly within the entry form builder. Every component of the entry form can now be created, edited and deleted from the form itself. #timesaver Improvements There is now a “get file endpoint” to the API that returns...
October 2020 by Lindsay Nash | Nov 10, 2020 | Product updatesNew features You can now configure tab settings right from within the entry form builder! Clicking the settings icon above a tab will display a settings tray on the right-hand side of the screen that contains all tab configuration settings. Improvements We’ve added...
The Award manager’s guide to amazing entry experiences by Lindsay Nash | Nov 9, 2020 | ArticlesExperience is everything. Your awards program entrants should enjoy your entry experience and have a positive interaction with your brand and your program. Why? Because a user-friendly and personalised awards experience can increase submissions, improve submission quality and set your program apart.
7 Ways to spruce up your online awards gallery for better promotion by Lindsay Nash | Nov 9, 2020 | How-to-guidesAn online gallery of entries is a great way to promote your program and attract more entrants, top-notch judges and sponsors.