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How to simplify your accreditation process

How to simplify your accreditation process

Accreditation 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.

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.

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.