The kind of culture that cultivates good product
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Feature focus: Multiple attachment tabs
Easily organise supporting materials from entrants with multiple attachment tabs in Award Force.
How (and why) to use SMS for your awards communications
Communication with your awards program participants is an important part of any program, and SMS or text messaging is an effective way to reach your audience where they are.
Feature focus: Broadcast emails offer new copy to yourself option
Want to send an email in bulk but also send a copy to yourself? Now you can with our latest update to Broadcast emails.
13 Ways to use Award Force’s API to save time + streamline tasks
Maximise the efficiency of your awards program with our powerful API.
Feature focus: Edit interface text more easily
It’s now even quicker and easier to make changes to the interface text with our latest update.
How to plan a virtual awards gala in 2021
Still need to host your awards event virtually this year? Here are some tips and how-tos for a successful, engaging virtual awards gala.
Feature focus: New role for lead judges
Save more time with our new lead judge role
Awards programs often have a lead judge who needs greater role permissions. With our new lead judge role you can quickly assign this role without creating a custom role first.
Award Force + Integromat: Save time with the power of automation
With the power of automation you can accomplish more in less time. Read how our native Integromat integration can connect the awards platform to your everyday apps.
Feature focus: Bulk resubmission
Save time with our latest update to the resubmission feature. You can now request entry resubmissions in bulk!
How to gather entries with an external form on your website
Use Zapier to create a form that gathers entries from your website and then send those entries to your Award Force account.
Feature focus: A new method to add users
A new, quicker and easier way to add users has just landed! You can now invite users with just an email address.
Feature Focus: new registration & login options
Great news! New registration and login options have landed! Program participants can now register and log into your program using their Google or LinkedIn accounts.
Feature Focus: set awards entry fee based on form fields
It’s easy to accept payment for your awards entry through Award Force. And, now, with our newest feature, you can set prices based on how entrants respond to a form field.
The awards management blueprint for virtual awards
Need help in taking your awards program online? Check out this blueprint for virtual awards with tips and advice from the #1 awards management software.
A comprehensive guide to using video for awards programs + contests
In a world of constant distractions and dizzying content, video has the power to capture attention and leave lasting impressions about the messages and ideas you want to share. Here’s how you can incorporate it into your awards programs and contests.
Feature Focus: accessibility update for keyboard users
We strongly believe all users should be able to use Award Force in the way that works best for them, which is why we continually update our software to comply with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Feature Focus: the judging leaderboard gets an update
The Award Force judging leaderboard now shows an image thumbnail with each entry, making it easy to quickly distinguish between entries in a list.
Judging best practices for awards programs
An overview of the Award Force judging suite, some helpful tips, use cases and best practices on how to set up your awards program judging process for ultimate success.
Feature Focus: Top Pick judging mode debuts live progress bar
We’re excited to let you know about an update to our popular Top Pick judging option, the perfect reviewing mode for when you have a large panel of judges who need to find consensus.