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How to choose a winning prize for your awards program
Selecting the right prize for your awards program doesn’t have to be complicated. If you have an awards program in the works, here are some tips to help you and your organisation choose a prize worthy of your winners!
4 Ideas for an inspiring environmental competition
If you’re looking for a way to energise your organisation on Earth Day, consider creating an environmental competition, which can be a powerful way to add excitement and boost engagement in your Earth Day efforts.
6 Ways to drive member engagement in your association
Increasing member engagement is an effective way to guarantee the sustainability and growth of your association. Try implementing these association member engagement ideas to drive greater participation from your members.
How to cultivate employee recognition into your company culture
Building employee recognition into your company culture positions you to enjoy a cascade of benefits that come with appreciating your team members. Not sure how to foster a culture of recognition? Read on for tips on how to establish a practice of employee recognition in your organisation.
5 Considerations when creating an awards program
Creating an engaging awards program is a great way to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in your industry and community. But, if this is your first time creating such a program, there are some considerations to keep in mind. From collecting submissions to organising the prize and defining your scoring rubric—not to mention the awards ceremony should you plan to have one, there is a lot to consider!
5 Reasons to screen for eligibility in your awards entries
Your awards program is aimed at celebrating outstanding efforts and contributions in your industry. In the quest to recognise and celebrate excellence, you likely invite countless entries. Unfortunately, not all entries will pass muster. To save time and streamline your submission process, it can be ideal to screen for eligibility.
How to secure awards program sponsorship
Finding sponsors for your awards program can be an incredibly effective way to cut program costs and bring your awards program to life. It can help bring increased visibility and sustainability to your awards while making the program more financially viable.
Awards management tips for busy people
Managing an awards program is a demanding commitment. From marketing the program to supervising the evaluation of submissions and everything in between, awards managers can find themselves stretched thin by a myriad of responsibilities. That’s why it’s imperative to implement strategies that can save time and ease the burden for both awards managers and other stakeholders.
How to choose the best judges for your awards program
The heart of every awards program is the evaluation of submissions and the celebration of the final result. And confidence in the evaluation process is heavily determined by the judges. This makes it imperative for award managers to choose the right judges for their awards program.
7 Winning reasons to run a competition this year
Looking to mix things up this year? Running a competition is a great way to diversify your marketing strategy, engage your audience and increase your online footprint. And, it’s easier than you think to implement!
How to organise your awards entries for easier judging
The success and reputation of your awards program can rely on many different aspects of your program, but especially on the end results. The judging process is incredibly important. Here’s how to organise your entries to make it easier for your judges.
Awards management 2024: ins and outs
With in-and-out lists popping up across social media, we couldn’t help but step into the role of professional prognosticator to talk about what we talk about best: awards management! So, what’s in this season? What’s out? Let’s dive right in.
What’s new in Award Force
As the new year gets underway, we’re taking a moment to reflect on product development highlights. Throughout the past year, we introduced an impressive array of 24 new features and implemented a whopping 144 product enhancements, all designed to streamline your workflow and boost efficiency. We’ve also implemented 12 accessibility improvements to ensure our software works for everyone.
5 End-of-year awards management activities
The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the successes of the year and start planning for the year ahead. It’s also a great time to engage with your awards community. Here are five helpful end-of-year awards management activities that guarantee a thriving awards program in the next year.
5 New Year’s resolutions for the remote worker
As the end of the year approaches, it’s the perfect time to consider what you want to improve upon in the coming year. Here are some tips for remote workers!
GivingTuesday 2023: Award Force gives back to our communities across the globe
Award Force recently joined in the global giving movement of GivingTuesday. See how our global, remote team gave back in communities worldwide.
How to drive student creativity through healthy competition
Creativity plays a vital role in the development of student growth and critical thinking—and one of the best ways to spark the creative spirit can be with a dose of healthy competition.
How to jumpstart your staff morale with a GivingTuesday event
GivingTuesday is not just an excellent way to give back to the community; it can also be an incredible staff morale booster for your company or organisation.
5 Technologies to help automate employee recognition
Employee recognition can be as small as giving kudos in a meeting or online and as big as a program that regularly awards stand-out employees for their efforts. Whether your recognition program is big or small, you can use technology to help you save time and better organise your efforts.
How to build diversity into your awards entry form
Your awards entry form is an excellent tool for fostering diversity in your awards program. Through your submission process, you can promote and attract diversity into your awards program, opening it up to a broader audience and amplifying various voices and perspectives.