Building a human-centred, digital-first culture Sep 6, 2022 | ArticlesIt’s an approach where you put your people first, and adopt technology that supports happy stakeholders, constant innovation and agility in your industry.
5 Simple contest ideas to grow your business and drive revenue Aug 24, 2022 | ArticlesRunning contests for customers and prospects provides a fun and rewarding way to boost engagement, drive brand awareness and generate new leads. It’s something that could set you apart from the competition.
The complete guide to running an art competition worthy of your artists Aug 23, 2022 | ArticlesRunning art and design competitions worthy of your artists can certainly require a lot of coordination. But with the right awards software and planning, you can build an art contest of high repute–and one worthy of the talented artists in your community.
4 Best practices for scoring creative competitions Aug 22, 2022 | ArticlesScoring creative competitions doesn’t have to be complex, nor does it have to be compromised by personal inclinations. Here are some best practices to score your creative competition with criteria that will help you find the best submissions, every time.
Feature focus: Save time + automatically check entrant eligibility Aug 11, 2022 | Feature focusFor awards programs that need to check entrant eligibility, Award Force’s new automatic eligibility screener elegantly redirects ineligible entrants while allowing eligible entrants to seamlessly continue with their submission.
7 Tips on running a fruitful fellowship program Jul 7, 2022 | ArticlesA fellowship program can help companies and organisations foster growth and innovation through stand-out candidates and professionals in the field. But, a program of this nature takes careful planning and management. Here are some best practices.
How to avoid discrimination in your hiring tech Jun 22, 2022 | ArticlesDisabled people make up a valuable yet untapped talent resource. And it’s more important than ever before to ensure your hiring tech doesn’t overlook these candidates.
Feature focus: Auto-scoring for awards entry moderation Jun 10, 2022 | Feature focusTailored for programs who conduct moderation on entries prior to judging, auto-scoring will drastically reduce the effort of sifting through individual entries by automatically assigning a score to entries based on your predefined criteria.
How to create an online certification program Jun 8, 2022 | ArticlesWant to create an online certification program? This step-by-step guide covers everything, from defining goals and developing your syllabus to choosing certification management software and launching with impact.
How to build transparency and trust in your awards program May 17, 2022 | Articles, BlogThere is a lot that goes into running a successful awards program, and it all starts with a solid foundation built on trust and transparency.
8 Best practices for running an architecture awards program May 13, 2022 | Articles, BlogArchitecture is a vital aspect of culture and a form of art that not only pleases the eyes but warms the mind with the ambience it creates. And recognition of achievement in architecture is a wonderful way to celebrate progress in the industry.
The complete guide to creating a volunteer recognition program May 3, 2022 | Articles, BlogIf you use regular volunteers, you know just how much value they can bring to your organisation or community. While it’s not likely these volunteers are in it for the glory, it can certainly be a nice gesture to provide recognition for their efforts.
How to create a rubric for portfolio assessment Apr 11, 2022 | ArticlesA rubric is an effective scoring tool used to evaluate performance in an assignment, product, project or entire portfolio. Learn how to create one for your portfolio assessment process.
Award Force awarded “Fastest Implementation” by G2 Apr 7, 2022 | ArticlesAward Force was recently named the fastest to implement in awards management software for the spring of 2022 by third-party review site G2 Crowd, who also named the software as the leader in the industry for more than a year consecutively.
Feature focus: 3 Fast ways to organise your awards entries Mar 24, 2022 | Feature focusWe love to help you save time. Here are three time-saving awards management features that help organise your awards entries.
What is corporate social responsibility and how to create a program Mar 23, 2022 | Articles, BlogCorporate social responsibility is the idea that businesses should take active steps to contribute to the communities in which they operate. But how can you build this into your company or organisation?
The complete guide to running a photo contest like a pro Mar 21, 2022 | ArticlesRunning a photo contest? This complete guide covers everything, from setting goals and choosing prizes to promoting your contest, judging submissions and measuring success.
How to create an awards program as an effective marketing channel Mar 11, 2022 | Articles, BlogAn awards program is a way to recognise excellence in your industry. It’s a way to shine a light on the movers and shakers and engage your community. But it’s also a clever way to shine a light back on you as a trusted source and steadfast player in the industry.
9 Tried and tested ways to boost engagement at your next virtual event Mar 11, 2022 | Articles, BlogHosting a virtual event doesn’t mean you lose engagement! Here are tried and tested ways to make sure your virtual event is a success.
How to implement a new software system, without the hassle Feb 18, 2022 | Articles, BlogImplementing a new software platform in an organisation can come across as a gruelling task. However, this doesn’t have to be the case; it could all be a breeze! Here’s how to implement a hassle-free adoption of new software.