Award Force blog Articles Search for: Select type Articles Feature focus Ebooks How to guides Press releases Product updates Articles 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. The ultimate guide to creating and storing secure passwords Aug 1, 2024It’s more important than ever to create strong passwords and store them securely. Learn the basics, and what you should be doing to protect your digital estate. Innovate and inspire: How to modernise your startup pitch competition in 2024 Jul 18, 2024When you are dealing with innovative new ideas, your competition structure itself should be modern and innovative too—all to improve the experience of investors, entrants, judges and organisers. 15 Social media post templates for awards managers Jul 10, 2024Social media is an ideal place to build awareness for your awards, share important news and updates, and connect with your awards community. Here are 15 social post templates to get you started! 5 Stats you didn’t know about Olympic awards and medals Jun 27, 2024Olympic awards have evolved from ancient olive wreaths to medals, trophies and other forms of recognition. With the Paris 2024 Olympics just around the corner, we take a look at some fun, interesting statistics about awards and medals from Olympic history. 5 Ways to modernise your nomination program Jun 13, 2024When running a nomination program, it’s important to effectively streamline your nomination process through a series of steps where candidates are proposed and considered for an award. Trends in EdTech for 2024 Jun 6, 2024As technology permeates every fibre of our daily lives, it has triggered a seismic shift in how we approach learning and teaching. The educational process is no longer shackled by the limits of language, time, traditional programs and time-consuming courses. Learning is more fun, engaging and accessible thanks to the rising and varying forms of technology. Awards programs that celebrate Pride and diversity Jun 3, 2024Happy Pride Month! It’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on awards and recognition programs that celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ+ community across the globe. Quantitative vs qualitative assessment in educational review May 21, 2024To properly evaluate students’ performance, it’s a good idea to implement a structured approach that gauges educational outcomes and aids data-driven decisions using numbers. It’s equally important to capture the nuances that affect student performance. Beyond compliance: how to elevate accessibility in your organisation May 8, 2024With one in six people worldwide experiencing significant disability, accessibility has become more important than ever. Businesses and organisations have a growing responsibility to provide accessible ways to interact and access products and services. A template on how to start an impactful employee resource group Apr 30, 2024Employee resource groups are a great method to create a safe space for employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Read this template to help you start a purpose-driven employee resource group in your own organisation. How to choose a winning prize for your awards program Apr 16, 2024 Selecting the right prize for your awards program doesn’t have to be complicated. If you have an awards program in the works, here are some tips to help you and your organisation choose a prize worthy of your winners! 4 Ideas for an inspiring environmental competition Apr 10, 2024If you’re looking for a way to energise your organisation on Earth Day, consider creating an environmental competition, which can be a powerful way to add excitement and boost engagement in your Earth Day efforts. 6 Ways to drive member engagement in your association Mar 28, 2024Increasing member engagement is an effective way to guarantee the sustainability and growth of your association. Try implementing these association member engagement ideas to drive greater participation from your members. How to cultivate employee recognition into your company culture Mar 18, 2024Building employee recognition into your company culture positions you to enjoy a cascade of benefits that come with appreciating your team members. Not sure how to foster a culture of recognition? Read on for tips on how to establish a practice of employee recognition in your organisation. 5 Considerations when creating an awards program Mar 11, 2024Creating an engaging awards program is a great way to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in your industry and community. But, if this is your first time creating such a program, there are some considerations to keep in mind. From collecting submissions to organising the prize and defining your scoring rubric—not to mention the awards ceremony should you plan to have one, there is a lot to consider! Page 4 of 11« First«...23456...10...»Last »
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.
The ultimate guide to creating and storing secure passwords Aug 1, 2024It’s more important than ever to create strong passwords and store them securely. Learn the basics, and what you should be doing to protect your digital estate.
Innovate and inspire: How to modernise your startup pitch competition in 2024 Jul 18, 2024When you are dealing with innovative new ideas, your competition structure itself should be modern and innovative too—all to improve the experience of investors, entrants, judges and organisers.
15 Social media post templates for awards managers Jul 10, 2024Social media is an ideal place to build awareness for your awards, share important news and updates, and connect with your awards community. Here are 15 social post templates to get you started!
5 Stats you didn’t know about Olympic awards and medals Jun 27, 2024Olympic awards have evolved from ancient olive wreaths to medals, trophies and other forms of recognition. With the Paris 2024 Olympics just around the corner, we take a look at some fun, interesting statistics about awards and medals from Olympic history.
5 Ways to modernise your nomination program Jun 13, 2024When running a nomination program, it’s important to effectively streamline your nomination process through a series of steps where candidates are proposed and considered for an award.
Trends in EdTech for 2024 Jun 6, 2024As technology permeates every fibre of our daily lives, it has triggered a seismic shift in how we approach learning and teaching. The educational process is no longer shackled by the limits of language, time, traditional programs and time-consuming courses. Learning is more fun, engaging and accessible thanks to the rising and varying forms of technology.
Awards programs that celebrate Pride and diversity Jun 3, 2024Happy Pride Month! It’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on awards and recognition programs that celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ+ community across the globe.
Quantitative vs qualitative assessment in educational review May 21, 2024To properly evaluate students’ performance, it’s a good idea to implement a structured approach that gauges educational outcomes and aids data-driven decisions using numbers. It’s equally important to capture the nuances that affect student performance.
Beyond compliance: how to elevate accessibility in your organisation May 8, 2024With one in six people worldwide experiencing significant disability, accessibility has become more important than ever. Businesses and organisations have a growing responsibility to provide accessible ways to interact and access products and services.
A template on how to start an impactful employee resource group Apr 30, 2024Employee resource groups are a great method to create a safe space for employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Read this template to help you start a purpose-driven employee resource group in your own organisation.
How to choose a winning prize for your awards program Apr 16, 2024 Selecting the right prize for your awards program doesn’t have to be complicated. If you have an awards program in the works, here are some tips to help you and your organisation choose a prize worthy of your winners!
4 Ideas for an inspiring environmental competition Apr 10, 2024If you’re looking for a way to energise your organisation on Earth Day, consider creating an environmental competition, which can be a powerful way to add excitement and boost engagement in your Earth Day efforts.
6 Ways to drive member engagement in your association Mar 28, 2024Increasing member engagement is an effective way to guarantee the sustainability and growth of your association. Try implementing these association member engagement ideas to drive greater participation from your members.
How to cultivate employee recognition into your company culture Mar 18, 2024Building employee recognition into your company culture positions you to enjoy a cascade of benefits that come with appreciating your team members. Not sure how to foster a culture of recognition? Read on for tips on how to establish a practice of employee recognition in your organisation.
5 Considerations when creating an awards program Mar 11, 2024Creating an engaging awards program is a great way to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in your industry and community. But, if this is your first time creating such a program, there are some considerations to keep in mind. From collecting submissions to organising the prize and defining your scoring rubric—not to mention the awards ceremony should you plan to have one, there is a lot to consider!