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 AI tools Entry management Multi-chapter 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. You can also include collaborators in your selected audience, ensuring everyone involved in an entry stays informed. Use broadcasts to advise on entry or judging round deadlines, notify entrants of shortlisting, request additional information and 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, entrant emails, 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 Can I send targeted emails based on entry status or role? : ; Yes. Award Force allows you to target communications based on participant role, such as entrants or judges, and filter recipients based on entry status or program stage. What types of automated notifications are included? : ; Award Force includes automated notifications for key program events, such as entry submission, updates, payments, judging actions, and other workflow milestones. Can notifications be triggered by specific actions or milestones? : ; Yes. Notifications can be triggered automatically based on actions taken in the platform or when entries move through different stages of the program. Can I customise the content of automated emails? : ; Yes. Automated emails can be customised to match your program messaging, allowing you to control the wording and information participants receive. Can I see what communications have already been sent? : ; Yes. Award Force keeps a record of emails and notifications sent from the platform, giving program managers visibility into past communications. Do I need a separate email tool to communicate with entrants and judges? : ; No. Award Force includes built-in communication tools, so you can manage program-related emails and notifications without relying on external email platforms.