The program manager’s guide to online judging software: what enterprise awards really need by Katia Ernst | Oct 20, 2026 | ArticlesProfessional 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.
How to plan an awards ceremony: A program manager’s guide from close of submissions to curtain call by Lindsay Nash | Oct 13, 2026 | ArticlesAn 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.
September 2026 by Roxana Rosu | Oct 9, 2026 | Product updatesCheck out the September product updates including the new merge field editor, dashboard enhancements and more.
From brief to rubric: How to set judging criteria your panel will actually use by Katia Ernst | Oct 6, 2026 | ArticlesEven an expert panel with excellent judgement needs a shared framework to reach a fair and comparable result. Judging criteria give your jurors a benchmark.
What WCAG 2.2 means for your awards program (a practical explainer) by Lindsay Nash | Sep 29, 2026 | ArticlesAt 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.
AI-generated submissions: How to detect, prevent and manage them fairly by Katia Ernst | Sep 22, 2026 | ArticlesAs AI tools make it easier than ever to generate entries, award programs need clear strategies to detect them and protect fairness. Learn how to spot the warning signs, set clear policies, and protect the integrity of your program.
August 2026 by Roxana Rosu | Sep 11, 2026 | Product updatesRead the latest Award Force updates, including Organisations view, the new dashboard, enhanced AI controls, HubSpot integration, e-invoicing and improvements across the API, content editor and accessibility.
Enhanced dashboard now available 📈 by Roxana Rosu | Sep 8, 2026 | Product updatesThe new Award Force dashboard gives you more control over how you view your program data: Customise your charts with predefined templates Resize charts to focus on the information that matters most Rearrange your layout to create a dashboard that works for your...
Now available: Organisations view by Roxana Rosu | Sep 8, 2026 | Product updatesConnect entries, program users and activity at organisation level to track participation, entry progress, access and collaboration more clearly across your awards program.
Organisations view: a unified picture of participation, entries and reporting by Lindsay Nash | Sep 8, 2026 | Feature focusAward Force’s new Organisations view puts the organisation at the centre of how participation is tracked. Entries, members and activity are connected directly to the organisation they belong to, giving program managers a complete, structured picture of engagement, progress and a clear organisation audit trail all in one place.