How to build your awards program in Award Force in 60 minutes or less Dec 5, 2022 | ArticlesBuilding your awards program doesn’t have to be overly time-consuming. In fact, Award Force makes it remarkably fast with features designed to get you going quickly!
5 Tips on engaging your awards community in the off-season Dec 5, 2022 | ArticlesThe awards off-season is an ideal time to engage your community. And when the next season begins, you’ll be glad to find them already excited about it. Here are some tips on how to do it.
How our community-minded global organisation is giving back Nov 29, 2022 | ArticlesThe international movement of GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. It’s arguably our favourite day of the year at Award Force, one where we stop and give time and financial resources to our own unique communities across the globe.
Employee recognition: The antidote to quiet quitting Nov 23, 2022 | ArticlesQuiet quitting: It’s a popular phrase these days for when employees do the bare minimum. Learn how employee recognition can help.
Maximise entry volume, with invitations Nov 23, 2022 | Feature focusWith Award Force, award programs can maximise their submitted entry volume by inviting known entrants to submit an entry for a new award or category. Perfect for enticing quality entrants from previous award seasons to participate!
Best practices in awards software user access and security Nov 22, 2022 | ArticlesAward Force provides you the option to have as many users as you need with no extra costs. But it’s important to manage your users effectively, and set permissions in a way to best protect your program’s data and integrity.
How to foster an inclusive work environment Nov 4, 2022 | ArticlesAn inclusive workplace culture is characterised by fairness, equitable access to resources, collaboration, accountability, respect and a sense of uniqueness and belonging.
The remarkable power of recognition Oct 12, 2022 | ArticlesHumans have a natural psychological need for respect. The acknowledgement of efforts and a job well done creates a sense of fulfilment, achievement and belonging. Recognition lights a fire within us and drives us to attain greater heights.
5 New features to help you save time managing entries Sep 15, 2022 | Blog, Feature focusWe’re all about saving time at Award Force. We believe that in a world of busy, time is our most valuable commodity. And our purpose is to help you make the most of the time you spend when using our software.
Building a human-centred, digital-first culture Sep 6, 2022 | ArticlesIt’s an approach where you put your people first, and adopt technology that supports happy stakeholders, constant innovation and agility in your industry.
5 Simple contest ideas to grow your business and drive revenue Aug 24, 2022 | ArticlesRunning contests for customers and prospects provides a fun and rewarding way to boost engagement, drive brand awareness and generate new leads. It’s something that could set you apart from the competition.
The complete guide to running an art competition worthy of your artists Aug 23, 2022 | ArticlesRunning art and design competitions worthy of your artists can certainly require a lot of coordination. But with the right awards software and planning, you can build an art contest of high repute–and one worthy of the talented artists in your community.
4 Best practices for scoring creative competitions Aug 22, 2022 | ArticlesScoring creative competitions doesn’t have to be complex, nor does it have to be compromised by personal inclinations. Here are some best practices to score your creative competition with criteria that will help you find the best submissions, every time.
Feature focus: Save time + automatically check entrant eligibility Aug 11, 2022 | Feature focusFor awards programs that need to check entrant eligibility, Award Force’s new automatic eligibility screener elegantly redirects ineligible entrants while allowing eligible entrants to seamlessly continue with their submission.
7 Tips on running a fruitful fellowship program Jul 7, 2022 | ArticlesA fellowship program can help companies and organisations foster growth and innovation through stand-out candidates and professionals in the field. But, a program of this nature takes careful planning and management. Here are some best practices.
How to avoid discrimination in your hiring tech Jun 22, 2022 | ArticlesDisabled people make up a valuable yet untapped talent resource. And it’s more important than ever before to ensure your hiring tech doesn’t overlook these candidates.
Feature focus: Auto-scoring for awards entry moderation Jun 10, 2022 | Feature focusTailored for programs who conduct moderation on entries prior to judging, auto-scoring will drastically reduce the effort of sifting through individual entries by automatically assigning a score to entries based on your predefined criteria.
How to create an online certification program Jun 8, 2022 | ArticlesAn online certification program can be an effective tool to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry and provide incredible value to your target audience. Here’s how to create one.
How to build transparency and trust in your awards program May 17, 2022 | Articles, BlogThere is a lot that goes into running a successful awards program, and it all starts with a solid foundation built on trust and transparency.
8 Best practices for running an architecture awards program May 13, 2022 | Articles, BlogArchitecture is a vital aspect of culture and a form of art that not only pleases the eyes but warms the mind with the ambience it creates. And recognition of achievement in architecture is a wonderful way to celebrate progress in the industry.