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.
A holistic approach to avoid and detect AI-generated content in your submissions program Mar 9, 2023 | ArticlesChatGPT has taken the world by storm, providing AI-generated content and breaking records as the fastest-growing consumer web application in history. But, it presents a host of new problems for those who run and manage submissions programs where original content is required.
5 Tips to make your awards program environmentally friendly Feb 28, 2023 | ArticlesRunning an awards program involves many moving pieces, which makes it easy to forget about sustainability. But it’s easier than you think to make your program environmentally friendly.
Automate mundane award-related tasks effortlessly with formula fields Feb 20, 2023 | Feature focusUsing the formula field, program managers can build formulas to calculate, format or transform information provided by entrants on an entry form.
How to inflation-proof your awards program Feb 17, 2023 | ArticlesInflation increases the cost of living in an economy and adversely impacts businesses, making it challenging for companies to carry out their operations as they normally would. Running an awards program is one such activity that can be hampered by inflation.
5 Simple tips to create a credible short story contest Feb 3, 2023 | ArticlesA short story contest can drive brand recognition, provide value and publicity for the winners and build support for the literary arts. Here are some best practices.
How to organise a thriving startup pitch competition Jan 20, 2023 | ArticlesIn this “golden era of venture capital,” startup pitch competitions can be fruitful indeed. Looking to host your own? Read our tips on how to organise a reputable and engaging startup pitch competition in 2023.
A look back at 2022 and a look forward to 2023 Jan 16, 2023 | ArticlesAward Force had a busy year in 2022! Flexibility, accessibility and ease of use were key themes for last year and we delivered! Over the year, we implemented 21 new features and made 155 product improvements—all to help you do more in less time and set you up for future success.
6 Tips on running a winning sports awards program Jan 13, 2023 | ArticlesThe fastest runner, the highest jumper, the strongest weightlifter—the accolades in sports are impossible to list. As long as sports have existed, we have recognised winners and stand-outs. These days, that recognition takes the form of sports awards programs, and there are thousands of such awards across the globe.
New year, new you at work: 6 Resolutions for a happier and healthier work life Jan 2, 2023 | ArticlesNew year, new you at work. Here are six ways to improve your work life in the coming year.
Recognising excellence: Big winners of 2022 Dec 29, 2022 | ArticlesIt’s that time of the year—when we look back on the successes of the previous 12 months and mark the passage of time through achievements and innovations that inspired and captivated our attention.