Communicate Award Force features Build Getting started Program configuration Data import Entry form builder Usage limits Multilingual Pricing rules + discounts Online payment Review Flow Streaming video Packing slips Manage Multi-chapter Entry management Role management Report and export Program archiving Plagiarism detection Manage duplicates Content management Moderation Communicate Sandbox account Judge Judging modes Qualifying Top pick Voting software VIP judging Panel management Results management Judging feedback Entrant experience Submission experience Entry collaboration Registration options File types and attachments Accessibility Error prevention Promote Branding Sponsor visibility Galleries Social sharing Secure Data residency Integrate DocuSign Eventbrite Google Forms Google Sheets Hubspot Mailchimp Microsoft Dynamics Salesforce WordPress Xero Zoom Make Zapier Integration marketplace Say goodbye to 3rd party communication tools and engage with entrants and judges directly in Award Force Whether it’s automatic notifications, bulk emails or individual communications – Award Force has you covered. Bulk email with broadcasts Need to send bulk communications to entrants or judges – not a problem with Award Force. Define your recipients, compile your message and hit send. Use it to advise on entry or judging round deadlines, to advise entrants of shortlisting, additional information requests and much much more! Automated notifications and SMS Take some weight off your awards team and leverage Award Force’s automatic notification functionality. You can automate emails notifications and SMS for a wide variety of actions and triggers to communicate around the clock. You can send everything from entry confirmations, payment receipts, status updates and much more. Pair automatic notifications with our powerful tagging functionality to really ramp up the utility and maximise your time savings. Personalised communication No more generic emails. Use merge fields to add that personal touch by including entrant/judge names, entry names, categories and a wide range of other details. You can even include a response from their entry. Respects user communication preferences for data protection compliance Participants in your awards program have complete control over their communication preferences, helping your program comply with various data protection laws around the world. Legitimate interest settings are available to help you send critical communications to ensure participants are up to date on crucial information. Frequently asked questions Is there a limit on the number of people we can email at once? No, there is no limit to the number of recipients you can email simultaneously using Award Force's broadcast feature. This allows you to efficiently communicate with all your entrants, judges, or other stakeholders as needed. Can we schedule emails? Yes, you can schedule emails in Award Force. The broadcast feature allows you to compose messages and set a specific date and time for them to be sent, enabling you to plan and automate your communications effectively. Can we have multiple email templates? While Award Force doesn't have a dedicated email template library, you can create and save custom notifications for various triggers and actions. These notifications can serve as templates, allowing you to reuse and modify them as needed for different communication purposes. What sender email address will appear on emails sent from the Award Force platform? Emails sent from Award Force are delivered from the platform's default email address. However, you can specify a sender name and reply-to email address for broadcasts, ensuring responses are directed to your preferred inbox. What email address do responses go to? Responses to your emails are directed to the reply-to email address you specify when sending a broadcast. This allows you to manage replies from your preferred email address. Who can we email? You can email any users within your Award Force account, including entrants, judges, and other roles. You can filter recipients based on various criteria, ensuring targeted and relevant communications. Can we send newsletters via email? While Award Force's broadcast feature is designed for program-specific communications, it can be used to send newsletters to your users. Can we integrate with other email tools like Mailchimp? Yes, Award Force integrates with Mailchimp, allowing you to synchronise your entrant and judge data for advanced email marketing campaigns. Read more about the Award Force and Mailchimp integration. Can we send attachments in emails? Award Force's email system does not support sending attachments directly. However, you can include links to external files or resources within your email content, allowing recipients to access the necessary documents or information. Can entrants be emailed and SMSed? Yes, you can communicate with entrants via email using the broadcast feature or set automatic notifications for a wide variety of actions and triggers. For accounts with a Premier subscription and the SMS add-on, you can connect to your own Twilio account to send messages. Learn more about it. When can we use notifications? Notifications in Award Force can be used to automate communications based on specific triggers, such as entry submission, payment confirmation, or judging assignments. This ensures timely and relevant information is sent to users without manual intervention. Can people respond to notifications? No, Award Force does not support replying to notifications.