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Accessibility: in content, product and training 

Accessibility: in content, product and training 

Accessibility is not just for engineering teams. It’s for everyone— the people who make content for social media to those who write help centre articles and, also for people giving presentations.

How to make your awards nomination process easier for everyone

How to make your awards nomination process easier for everyone

An awards nomination entry process can add credibility to your awards program, put your brand in front of more eyes and improve the quality of your submissions. But a nomination requirement also requires a bit more management from the awards organisers. Here’s how to do it successfully.

5 Worthwhile ways to use an online awards gallery

5 Worthwhile ways to use an online awards gallery

When it comes to awards programs, an online gallery can provide a showcase of your program’s best entries. It can serve as yet another place to recognise the achievement in your industry and community.

The versatility and value of digital badges

The versatility and value of digital badges

Professional development is more important than ever in today’s business environment. Leaders and organisations across the spectrum are looking for effective ways to mark their professional growth—and digital badges are an easy and valuable way to showcase that. 

The awards manager’s guide to effective program communications

The awards manager’s guide to effective program communications

A key ingredient for awards program success is a good and effective communication strategy. Not just one that looks good on paper; but the kind of communication that engages and inspires your community to participate, attracts and retains industry leaders as judges, and streamlines your program to keep it organised and on track.

4 Automation hacks for awards managers

4 Automation hacks for awards managers

Running an awards program is, undoubtedly, the most effective way to recognise excellence in your relevant field or industry. But awards management involves multiple nuts and bolts, along with a variety of recurring tasks. Automation can help you do more in less time.

You’ve won an award … what comes next?

You’ve won an award … what comes next?

Winning an award is an exciting feat and a testament to your hard work. But what happens next? It’s important to harness the momentum and leverage the award into the next steps that drive you, your career and your organisation forward.

How to provide value to your awards judges

How to provide value to your awards judges

Attracting credible judges to your awards program can be very beneficial to your program, your participants and your brand reputation. However, to attract judges to your program in the first place, it’s important to provide value to them in exchange for their expertise.

Should you charge awards entry fees?

Should you charge awards entry fees?

A winning awards program is made up of multiple moving parts, most of which require budgeting. And, to help offset costs, it’s a common practice to charge applicants entry fees to participate. However, it’s not so cut and dry.

How to inflation-proof your awards program

How to inflation-proof your awards program

Inflation increases the cost of living in an economy and adversely impacts businesses, making it challenging for companies to carry out their operations as they normally would. Running an awards program is one such activity that can be hampered by inflation.

How to organise a thriving startup pitch competition

How to organise a thriving startup pitch competition

In this “golden era of venture capital,” startup pitch competitions can be fruitful indeed. Looking to host your own? Read our tips on how to organise a reputable and engaging startup pitch competition in 2023.

A look back at 2022 and a look forward to 2023

A look back at 2022 and a look forward to 2023

Award Force had a busy year in 2022!
Flexibility, accessibility and ease of use were key themes for last year and we delivered!
Over the year, we implemented 21 new features and made 155 product improvements—all to help you do more in less time and set you up for future success.

6 Tips on running a winning sports awards program

6 Tips on running a winning sports awards program

The fastest runner, the highest jumper, the strongest weightlifter—the accolades in sports are impossible to list. As long as sports have existed, we have recognised winners and stand-outs. These days, that recognition takes the form of sports awards programs, and there are thousands of such awards across the globe.