Award Force blog Articles Search for: Select type Articles Feature focus Ebooks How to guides Press releases Product updates Articles Celebrating sustainability: How awards programs can honour environmental achievements on Earth Day and beyond Apr 22, 2025Happy Earth Day! Sustainability and conservation deserve to be celebrated and recognised across the globe, and an awards program is an ideal way to do that. Choosing the right competition management software: Essential features to consider Apr 9, 2025Organising a competition involves careful planning and execution, including the management of registration, submission, communication and judging. Here are some fundamental features to consider when shopping. How to effectively combine quantitative and qualitative judging in score-based awards assessment Apr 8, 2025It’s important to create a judging rubric that finds the best entries every time, and one that will use a combination of transparent numerical scoring with your judges’ expert opinions to pinpoint the best entries. One of the best ways to effectively do this is to combine both quantitative and qualitative scoring. The psychology of winning: Why recognition matters now more than ever Apr 1, 2025Regardless of the industry or space, appreciating people’s contributions has become a necessity in modern times. It can foster a vibrant culture, enhance performance and maintain excellence. Enhancing the entrant experience: What makes a great submission journey? Mar 19, 2025A fantastic entrance experience means putting the entrant at the forefront of your awards program design. From an engaging entry process to ease and accessibility, these features (or lack thereof) can make or break the submission journey. 6 Common pitfalls to avoid in awards program planning Mar 11, 2025Awards program planning involves laying the groundwork for an engaging awards program. At this stage, awards managers decide what they hope to achieve with the program, how winners will be chosen, the logistics involved and much more. Since it involves many elements, it’s possible for awards managers to face some challenges. 5 Places to source expert judges for a successful awards program Mar 6, 2025Judges are crucial to the success of your awards program, and finding and choosing the best awards program judges begins with looking in the right places. Here are five places to source reputable judges for your awards program. How to launch a standout podcast awards program Feb 20, 2025With over four million podcasts and more than 546 million listeners worldwide, there’s no doubt the podcast industry is officially booming. As podcasting grows, so too does recognition within the community. Black History Month spotlight: 5 Awards programs working to recognise excellence Feb 13, 2025To celebrate Black History Month, we’ve taken a look at some of the most prestigious awards programs working to recognise achievement and excellence in the Black community. From nomination to celebration: 6 Essential features of modern awards software Feb 3, 2025Awards management software is necessary for the optimal running of awards programs. But with a variety of platforms available today, it can be confusing, and perhaps even overwhelming, to decide on the best solution for your awards program. Here is what to look for. How and why to use Single Transferable Vote calculation for creative awards Jan 16, 2025Creative awards can be a challenge when it comes to judging without bias or subjectivity, especially with traditional judging methods. But, consider this: Single Transferable Voting, which can offer creative awards programs a way to reflect the collective will of voters more fairly and inclusively. Redefining recognition: Top tips for awards managers in 2025 Jan 8, 2025The role of an awards manager has seen significant changes in the last decade, driven by the rapid evolution of technology that reshapes how we work and live. Prioritising people: 6 practical steps to elevate employee wellbeing in 2025 Dec 31, 2024The new year offers the opportunity to make positive changes in your organisation, particularly in the area of employee wellness. With global studies showing that sixty-six per cent of employees are struggling, employee wellbeing deserves centre stage in every organisation. And the new year is the perfect time to consider changes. Award Force 2024 in review: Key updates and future plans Dec 30, 2024It’s been an eventful year at Award Force! We rolled out 19 new features and made 127 product improvements—all designed to make Award Force work harder for you. Triumphs of 2024: A year of progress, innovation and connection Dec 12, 2024As the final days of the year rush by, it’s the perfect time to reflect on this passing year. Undoubtedly, 2024 was an eventful year. And while it can be tempting to reflect on the challenges, it’s also a great time to look back on the successes. 5 Meaningful ways to recognise your team at the end of the year Dec 4, 2024Recognising and celebrating your organisation’s team members is a positive and fun way to end the calendar year. It closes the year on a high note, boosting employee confidence, reinforcing a positive work culture and creating enthusiasm for the coming year. GivingTuesday: Profiles in compassion and community spirit from the Award Force team Dec 3, 2024Award Force celebrates GivingTuesday as a reflection of our commitment to global generosity, encouraging employees to give back to their communities through volunteerism and donations. See inspiring stories from our team across the world, showcasing acts of kindness and generosity. Data-driven excellence: Elevate your awards program with metrics that matter Nov 28, 2024Leveraging data is key to enhancing the success of your awards program. By identifying vital metrics, collecting and analysing relevant data, and making informed adjustments, you can optimise program performance. Learn more. 6 Strategies to maximise engagement in your awards program Nov 12, 2024One of the many benefits of running an awards program is to engage your community. So, how can you maximise participation to make sure your entrants and community are fully engaged in your awards program? Here, we consider six practical ways to maximise engagement. Harnessing generosity: 5 Meaningful ways to participate in GivingTuesday 2024 Nov 6, 2024Every person has the power to change the world. This is the central idea behind GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement that inspires people to change the world through radical kindness. « Older Entries Next Entries »
Celebrating sustainability: How awards programs can honour environmental achievements on Earth Day and beyond Apr 22, 2025Happy Earth Day! Sustainability and conservation deserve to be celebrated and recognised across the globe, and an awards program is an ideal way to do that.
Choosing the right competition management software: Essential features to consider Apr 9, 2025Organising a competition involves careful planning and execution, including the management of registration, submission, communication and judging. Here are some fundamental features to consider when shopping.
How to effectively combine quantitative and qualitative judging in score-based awards assessment Apr 8, 2025It’s important to create a judging rubric that finds the best entries every time, and one that will use a combination of transparent numerical scoring with your judges’ expert opinions to pinpoint the best entries. One of the best ways to effectively do this is to combine both quantitative and qualitative scoring.
The psychology of winning: Why recognition matters now more than ever Apr 1, 2025Regardless of the industry or space, appreciating people’s contributions has become a necessity in modern times. It can foster a vibrant culture, enhance performance and maintain excellence.
Enhancing the entrant experience: What makes a great submission journey? Mar 19, 2025A fantastic entrance experience means putting the entrant at the forefront of your awards program design. From an engaging entry process to ease and accessibility, these features (or lack thereof) can make or break the submission journey.
6 Common pitfalls to avoid in awards program planning Mar 11, 2025Awards program planning involves laying the groundwork for an engaging awards program. At this stage, awards managers decide what they hope to achieve with the program, how winners will be chosen, the logistics involved and much more. Since it involves many elements, it’s possible for awards managers to face some challenges.
5 Places to source expert judges for a successful awards program Mar 6, 2025Judges are crucial to the success of your awards program, and finding and choosing the best awards program judges begins with looking in the right places. Here are five places to source reputable judges for your awards program.
How to launch a standout podcast awards program Feb 20, 2025With over four million podcasts and more than 546 million listeners worldwide, there’s no doubt the podcast industry is officially booming. As podcasting grows, so too does recognition within the community.
Black History Month spotlight: 5 Awards programs working to recognise excellence Feb 13, 2025To celebrate Black History Month, we’ve taken a look at some of the most prestigious awards programs working to recognise achievement and excellence in the Black community.
From nomination to celebration: 6 Essential features of modern awards software Feb 3, 2025Awards management software is necessary for the optimal running of awards programs. But with a variety of platforms available today, it can be confusing, and perhaps even overwhelming, to decide on the best solution for your awards program. Here is what to look for.
How and why to use Single Transferable Vote calculation for creative awards Jan 16, 2025Creative awards can be a challenge when it comes to judging without bias or subjectivity, especially with traditional judging methods. But, consider this: Single Transferable Voting, which can offer creative awards programs a way to reflect the collective will of voters more fairly and inclusively.
Redefining recognition: Top tips for awards managers in 2025 Jan 8, 2025The role of an awards manager has seen significant changes in the last decade, driven by the rapid evolution of technology that reshapes how we work and live.
Prioritising people: 6 practical steps to elevate employee wellbeing in 2025 Dec 31, 2024The new year offers the opportunity to make positive changes in your organisation, particularly in the area of employee wellness. With global studies showing that sixty-six per cent of employees are struggling, employee wellbeing deserves centre stage in every organisation. And the new year is the perfect time to consider changes.
Award Force 2024 in review: Key updates and future plans Dec 30, 2024It’s been an eventful year at Award Force! We rolled out 19 new features and made 127 product improvements—all designed to make Award Force work harder for you.
Triumphs of 2024: A year of progress, innovation and connection Dec 12, 2024As the final days of the year rush by, it’s the perfect time to reflect on this passing year. Undoubtedly, 2024 was an eventful year. And while it can be tempting to reflect on the challenges, it’s also a great time to look back on the successes.
5 Meaningful ways to recognise your team at the end of the year Dec 4, 2024Recognising and celebrating your organisation’s team members is a positive and fun way to end the calendar year. It closes the year on a high note, boosting employee confidence, reinforcing a positive work culture and creating enthusiasm for the coming year.
GivingTuesday: Profiles in compassion and community spirit from the Award Force team Dec 3, 2024Award Force celebrates GivingTuesday as a reflection of our commitment to global generosity, encouraging employees to give back to their communities through volunteerism and donations. See inspiring stories from our team across the world, showcasing acts of kindness and generosity.
Data-driven excellence: Elevate your awards program with metrics that matter Nov 28, 2024Leveraging data is key to enhancing the success of your awards program. By identifying vital metrics, collecting and analysing relevant data, and making informed adjustments, you can optimise program performance. Learn more.
6 Strategies to maximise engagement in your awards program Nov 12, 2024One of the many benefits of running an awards program is to engage your community. So, how can you maximise participation to make sure your entrants and community are fully engaged in your awards program? Here, we consider six practical ways to maximise engagement.
Harnessing generosity: 5 Meaningful ways to participate in GivingTuesday 2024 Nov 6, 2024Every person has the power to change the world. This is the central idea behind GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement that inspires people to change the world through radical kindness.