Press release: Award Force celebrates a decade of excellence in awards management software Sep 18, 2023 | Press releasesAward Force, the leading provider of awards management software, is excited to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of innovation, growth and service in awards software.
Award Force turns 10: a decade of empowering recognition through values-based growth Sep 11, 2023 | ArticlesSince 2013, our software has served to revolutionise the awards management process, introducing the first SaaS solution dedicated solely to awards managers to help them save time, reduce administrative overhead and improve the overall experience for all program participants.
How to provide meaningful employee recognition without breaking your budget Aug 31, 2023 | ArticlesEmployee recognition is a concept that has proven to be full of benefits. And while some may assume for it to be impactful, it has to be elaborate and luxurious, it’s completely possible to build an employee recognition program that matches your budget.
How to simplify your accreditation process Aug 8, 2023 | ArticlesAccreditation helps to ensure quality and give compliant entities their well-deserved recognition. Simplifying your accreditation process will save time and encourage interested organisations to apply.
Accessibility: in content, product and training Jul 17, 2023 | ArticlesAccessibility 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 Jul 13, 2023 | ArticlesAn 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.
6 Tips for running a successful association awards program Jul 12, 2023 | ArticlesAn association awards program can identify and recognise impressive achievements in an industry, motivate its members and nurture solidarity in the community. Here’s how to run one successfully.
Award Force recognised as perennial leader in customer service Jun 30, 2023 | ArticlesThe client success team at Creative Force has been announced as a winner in the 18th Annual 2023 Globee® Awards for Information Technology.
Creative Force Wins 2023 Globee® Award for Information Technology Jun 28, 2023 | Press releasesThe client success team at Creative Force, the parent company of Award Force, has been announced as a winner in the 18th Annual 2023 Globee® Awards for Information Technology.
5 Worthwhile ways to use an online awards gallery Jun 28, 2023 | ArticlesWhen 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 Jun 12, 2023 | ArticlesProfessional 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 Jun 7, 2023 | ArticlesA 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.
The publisher’s guide to creating a thriving literary submission program May 25, 2023 | ArticlesRunning a literary evaluation or submission program can involve a great deal of organisation and management. Here’s a framework for organising such a program effectively.
Feature focus: Broadcast emails offer new scheduling option May 17, 2023 | Feature focusWith our newest update, you can now schedule broadcast emails in advance, providing a way to plan ahead and ensure your program participants are given important information at the right time.
4 Automation hacks for awards managers May 17, 2023 | ArticlesRunning 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.
Streamline your entry experience with our new and improved home page May 8, 2023 | Feature focusWe’re excited to announce big improvements to the home page experience. The updated entry home page allows program managers, their team and entrants to access your Award Force platform with greater ease and convenience but also presents more utility to you.
A template for running an impactful skills-based volunteerism program May 3, 2023 | ArticlesNestled at the crosswalk of corporate philanthropy and human resources, skills-based volunteerism identifies professional capacity and how it can be leveraged for the general good.
You’ve won an award … what comes next? Apr 18, 2023 | ArticlesWinning 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 Mar 27, 2023 | ArticlesAttracting 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? Mar 10, 2023 | ArticlesA 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.