5 Reasons to screen for eligibility in your awards entries Mar 4, 2024 | ArticlesYour awards program is aimed at celebrating outstanding efforts and contributions in your industry. In the quest to recognise and celebrate excellence, you likely invite countless entries. Unfortunately, not all entries will pass muster. To save time and streamline your submission process, it can be ideal to screen for eligibility.
How to secure awards program sponsorship Feb 19, 2024 | ArticlesFinding sponsors for your awards program can be an incredibly effective way to cut program costs and bring your awards program to life. It can help bring increased visibility and sustainability to your awards while making the program more financially viable.
Awards management tips for busy people Feb 8, 2024 | ArticlesManaging an awards program is a demanding commitment. From marketing the program to supervising the evaluation of submissions and everything in between, awards managers can find themselves stretched thin by a myriad of responsibilities. That’s why it’s imperative to implement strategies that can save time and ease the burden for both awards managers and other stakeholders.
How to choose the best judges for your awards program Feb 1, 2024 | ArticlesThe heart of every awards program is the evaluation of submissions and the celebration of the final result. And confidence in the evaluation process is heavily determined by the judges. This makes it imperative for award managers to choose the right judges for their awards program.
7 Winning reasons to run a competition this year Jan 23, 2024 | ArticlesLooking to mix things up this year? Running a competition is a great way to diversify your marketing strategy, engage your audience and increase your online footprint. And, it’s easier than you think to implement!
How to organise your awards entries for easier judging Jan 15, 2024 | ArticlesThe success and reputation of your awards program can rely on many different aspects of your program, but especially on the end results. The judging process is incredibly important. Here’s how to organise your entries to make it easier for your judges.
Awards management 2024: ins and outs Jan 11, 2024 | ArticlesWith in-and-out lists popping up across social media, we couldn’t help but step into the role of professional prognosticator to talk about what we talk about best: awards management! So, what’s in this season? What’s out? Let’s dive right in.
What’s new in Award Force Dec 29, 2023 | ArticlesAs the new year gets underway, we’re taking a moment to reflect on product development highlights. Throughout the past year, we introduced an impressive array of 24 new features and implemented a whopping 144 product enhancements, all designed to streamline your workflow and boost efficiency. We’ve also implemented 12 accessibility improvements to ensure our software works for everyone.
5 End-of-year awards management activities Dec 27, 2023 | ArticlesThe end of the year is a good time to reflect on the successes of the year and start planning for the year ahead. It’s also a great time to engage with your awards community. Here are five helpful end-of-year awards management activities that guarantee a thriving awards program in the next year.
5 New Year’s resolutions for the remote worker Dec 14, 2023 | ArticlesAs the end of the year approaches, it’s the perfect time to consider what you want to improve upon in the coming year. Here are some tips for remote workers!
GivingTuesday 2023: Award Force gives back to our communities across the globe Nov 30, 2023 | ArticlesAward Force recently joined in the global giving movement of GivingTuesday. See how our global, remote team gave back in communities worldwide.
How to drive student creativity through healthy competition Nov 29, 2023 | ArticlesCreativity plays a vital role in the development of student growth and critical thinking—and one of the best ways to spark the creative spirit can be with a dose of healthy competition.
How to jumpstart your staff morale with a GivingTuesday event Nov 13, 2023 | ArticlesGivingTuesday is not just an excellent way to give back to the community; it can also be an incredible staff morale booster for your company or organisation.
5 Technologies to help automate employee recognition Oct 26, 2023 | ArticlesEmployee recognition can be as small as giving kudos in a meeting or online and as big as a program that regularly awards stand-out employees for their efforts. Whether your recognition program is big or small, you can use technology to help you save time and better organise your efforts.
Award Force introduces ‘Growth’ pricing plan Oct 24, 2023 | Press releasesAward Force, the leading provider of awards management software, has introduced a new pricing plan aimed at bringing its world-class judging suite to more organisations than ever before.
How to build diversity into your awards entry form Oct 11, 2023 | ArticlesYour awards entry form is an excellent tool for fostering diversity in your awards program. Through your submission process, you can promote and attract diversity into your awards program, opening it up to a broader audience and amplifying various voices and perspectives.
An award manager’s guide to cutting program costs Oct 2, 2023 | ArticlesRecognising champions of innovation and advancement through an awards program is an amazing way to ignite some excitement in your community. But, like any marketing or outreach program, it can quickly weigh on your budget.
Award Force earns Cyber Essentials certification Oct 2, 2023 | Press releasesAward Force, the leading provider of awards management software, has earned a Cyber Essentials security certification, demonstrating the company’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding customer data and maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity.
Awards programs achieve 38% growth in entry volumes with Award Force Sep 26, 2023 | ArticlesAwards program growth is a huge motivating factor for many programs. Not only is entry growth important for programs that have an entry fee component, it’s also important for programs relying on sponsors and an incredibly useful indicator of the growing popularity of your awards.
Rubric best practices for creating a fair and balanced assessment Sep 18, 2023 | ArticlesCreating a fair and balanced scoring rubric can help you solidify your assessment procedure and build integrity in your review process. Learn how to integrate best practices into your scoring rubric.