How can participants tell if an awards competition is reputable? These trust signals are key to deciding whether to take part, plus a checklist for program managers.

Once you have secured a sponsor, the real work of delivering value begins. In this article, we share practical sponsor activation ideas that go beyond brand visibility so you can build sponsor packages that sponsors genuinely want to invest in.

Many awards program managers face this question at some point: should we charge an entry fee, or provide free awards entry?It is a deceptively simple question that can have significant effects on submission volume, entrant quality, program revenue and perceived prestige.

Professional awards programs run on complex judging. This guide shows awards managers how to choose software that carries that complexity, from what to look for to how the main types of solution compare.

An awards program asks a lot of the people who enter it. Months of effort. Careful preparation. The vulnerability of being assessed and compared. The ceremony is your opportunity to honour that investment, to make the recognition feel as significant as the achievement it represents.

At its core, accessibility is about making your awards program open to more people. Awards can be awarded to anyone, so at Award Force, we ensure our software works for everyone.