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5 Reasons to screen for eligibility in your awards entries

5 Reasons to screen for eligibility in your awards entries

Your 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

How to secure awards program sponsorship

Finding 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

Awards management tips for busy people

Managing 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

How to choose the best judges for your awards program

The 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

7 Winning reasons to run a competition this year

Looking 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

How to organise your awards entries for easier judging

The 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

Awards management 2024: ins and outs

With 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

What’s new in Award Force

As 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

5 End-of-year awards management activities

The 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 Technologies to help automate employee recognition

5 Technologies to help automate employee recognition

Employee 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.

How to build diversity into your awards entry form

How to build diversity into your awards entry form

Your 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

An award manager’s guide to cutting program costs

Recognising 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

Award Force earns Cyber Essentials certification

Award 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.