Awards programs achieve 30% growth in entry volumes with Award Force
Awards program growth is a huge motivating factor for many programs. Not only is entry growth important for programs that have an entry fee component––it’s important for those relying on sponsors and an incredibly useful indicator of the growing popularity of your awards.
Award Force: the leader in awards management software support
Award Force was recently awarded the “Best Relationship” in awards management software by G2 Crowd for the third time, a distinction given for leading the industry in software support and client relationships.
Award Force: an awards platform accessible to everyone
We believe all users should be able to use Award Force in the way that works best for them. That’s why we continually work to improve accessibility and usability for all and strive to ensure our software complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Award Force named the world’s best awards management software… again
Award Force was recently named the world’s best awards management software for the third straight quarter by G2 Crowd. Here’s six reasons why.
How to create a safe public voting award to generate brand buzz
To include the general public in the decision-making process of your awards program is a powerful way to engage the community and increase your program’s reach, creating buzz around your brand.
The Awards management updates that got us through 2020
It’s no secret—2020 was a difficult year! But as we look back, we celebrate our clients’ and our own successes, including these powerful new awards management software updates.
A business that serves society: pledging 1% for the planet
Award Force is committed to the Pledge 1% movement, which encourages organisations to give 1% of equity, time, product or profit back to their communities.
The Award manager’s guide to amazing entry experiences
Experience is everything. Your awards program entrants should enjoy your entry experience and have a positive interaction with your brand and your program. Why? Because a user-friendly and personalised awards experience can increase submissions, improve submission quality and set your program apart.
7 Ways to spruce up your online awards gallery for better promotion
An online gallery of entries is a great way to promote your program and attract more entrants, top-notch judges and sponsors.
Remote work: The impact on sustainability + the planet
At Award Force, we run 100% remotely. We’ve been doing so for almost seven years now, and not planning on changing any time soon. Not only do we love working remotely, but it also an action we take in alignment with one of our values: environmental sustainability.
Celebrating seven… and the importance of recognition
It’s our seventh birthday..plus more great news and a reminder on the importance of recognition.
Power virtual learning + feedback with submission assessment software
Award Force is a perfect choice for any academic institution wanting to move beyond Word documents, online forms or paper submissions.
SAML – Easy login for your awards program
You likely want to make it as easy as possible for your entrants to log into your awards program. Here’s how a SAML integration can help your entrants login quickly and easily.
6 Ways to minimise subjectivity in judging
Your judges bring expertise and knowledge to the table, adding precious value to your program’s reputation and outcomes. But when it comes to judging entries, subjectivity can be a risk – your judges are human, and from time to time are subject to bias and conflicts of interest.
10 Features every awards manager should use to manage entries
If you’ve ever managed an awards program manually, you know just how time-intensive the whole process can be. Here are 10 features we think every awards manager should use to save time.
Feedback: a value add for your awards program
Feedback is an important tool for any performance evaluation – and awards programs are no different. But how you offer it, the language you use and the method used to present it is important. Learn more.
The icing on the cake: badges + certificates in Award Force
An awards program wouldn’t be complete without badges and certificates. In Award Force, it’s easy to create aesthetic badges and certificates easily and make sure they are distributed at the right time and to the right entrants.
6 Reasons why you should consider a virtual live judging event
This year, we’ve all experienced a massive shift in business: the office cubicle turned into home office; live physical events turned virtual. But one thing we’ve learned – a live virtual judging experience can be better than a physical event. Here’s why.
The award manager’s guide to effective entry tagging
Entries open is an exciting period for your awards program. It is the culmination of a lot of upfront work, weeks of planning, communication and program promotion. But, how can you keep all the entries organised? Enter, tags!
Feature Fave Raves: Review flow – powerful yet beautifully versatile
Award Force Product Manager Rachel Martin shares some insights on why Review Flow is one of her favourite product features.