Award Force blog Articles Search for: Select type Articles Feature focus Ebooks How to guides Press releases Product updates Articles 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. 7 Ways to build and foster a positive work culture Oct 30, 2024Positive work culture is neither a mere buzzword nor a myth; it’s real and achievable. Seeing how crucial it is to long-term organisational success, it’s ideal to examine how you can build a culture where your employees want to show up every day and perform their best. How an association can reap benefits from an awards program Oct 17, 2024Running an awards program can be a very worthwhile endeavour for any association. From recognising the best in your industry to providing network opportunities and even driving revenue and support, an association awards program can offer many transformative benefits. Why award management software is essential for scaling your awards Oct 9, 2024Growing your awards can provide better visibility, more networking opportunities, enhanced participation, and increased revenue generation. Scaling doesn’t have to be complicated. Awards management software is the secret ingredient to growth success. Here’s how it can help. Empowering achievement: Why security is key to awards program success Oct 2, 2024Implementing security and data protection best practices into your awards program and across your organisation will build the foundation of a sound and successful program where your participants feel safe and secure, and help them on their journey to self-actualisation and the ensuing recognition. 6 Internal contest ideas to drive employee engagement Oct 1, 2024Need a new and fun way to engage your employees? It might be time to try a contest, which can both engage your community and grow your business. Check out these six creative internal contest ideas that will enhance employee engagement in your workplace. Building an inclusive workplace: How recognition transforms teams Sep 17, 2024Recognition is incredibly powerful; it can boost employee engagement, retention and productivity. It can also enhance inclusion in your organisation, fostering an environment where team members feel welcome regardless of their backgrounds, experiences or any other factor. How to avoid fraudulent voting in public awards programs Sep 12, 2024Voter fraud can happen beyond political contexts—and can, unfortunately, occur in awards programs and corporate processes where votes decide important outcomes. An awards manager’s guide to creating an engaging call for entry Sep 2, 2024First impressions matter. The awards entry stage is crucial in the awards program lifecycle—your call for entry announces your awards program to the general public. Besides serving as an invitation, it sets the stage for the entire awards program. 8 Tech tools to make you more productive at work Aug 22, 2024We all want to be more productive at work. Productivity means more success—at both the individual and organisational levels. 6 Creative competition ideas to engage your community Aug 21, 2024When running an organisation or a brand, building a community is vital. An integral part of building a community is keeping them engaged. Contests or competitions are fun ways to spark some excitement in your community. 9 Youth sports awards for on and off the field Aug 15, 2024If you’re setting up a sports awards program, here are some inspirational youth sports award ideas you could consider for accomplishments on and off the field. Page 3 of 11«12345...10...»Last »
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.
7 Ways to build and foster a positive work culture Oct 30, 2024Positive work culture is neither a mere buzzword nor a myth; it’s real and achievable. Seeing how crucial it is to long-term organisational success, it’s ideal to examine how you can build a culture where your employees want to show up every day and perform their best.
How an association can reap benefits from an awards program Oct 17, 2024Running an awards program can be a very worthwhile endeavour for any association. From recognising the best in your industry to providing network opportunities and even driving revenue and support, an association awards program can offer many transformative benefits.
Why award management software is essential for scaling your awards Oct 9, 2024Growing your awards can provide better visibility, more networking opportunities, enhanced participation, and increased revenue generation. Scaling doesn’t have to be complicated. Awards management software is the secret ingredient to growth success. Here’s how it can help.
Empowering achievement: Why security is key to awards program success Oct 2, 2024Implementing security and data protection best practices into your awards program and across your organisation will build the foundation of a sound and successful program where your participants feel safe and secure, and help them on their journey to self-actualisation and the ensuing recognition.
6 Internal contest ideas to drive employee engagement Oct 1, 2024Need a new and fun way to engage your employees? It might be time to try a contest, which can both engage your community and grow your business. Check out these six creative internal contest ideas that will enhance employee engagement in your workplace.
Building an inclusive workplace: How recognition transforms teams Sep 17, 2024Recognition is incredibly powerful; it can boost employee engagement, retention and productivity. It can also enhance inclusion in your organisation, fostering an environment where team members feel welcome regardless of their backgrounds, experiences or any other factor.
How to avoid fraudulent voting in public awards programs Sep 12, 2024Voter fraud can happen beyond political contexts—and can, unfortunately, occur in awards programs and corporate processes where votes decide important outcomes.
An awards manager’s guide to creating an engaging call for entry Sep 2, 2024First impressions matter. The awards entry stage is crucial in the awards program lifecycle—your call for entry announces your awards program to the general public. Besides serving as an invitation, it sets the stage for the entire awards program.
8 Tech tools to make you more productive at work Aug 22, 2024We all want to be more productive at work. Productivity means more success—at both the individual and organisational levels.
6 Creative competition ideas to engage your community Aug 21, 2024When running an organisation or a brand, building a community is vital. An integral part of building a community is keeping them engaged. Contests or competitions are fun ways to spark some excitement in your community.
9 Youth sports awards for on and off the field Aug 15, 2024If you’re setting up a sports awards program, here are some inspirational youth sports award ideas you could consider for accomplishments on and off the field.