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.
Feature Focus: new languages added to the platform
We’ve recently added two new languages to the Award Force platform: Danish and Norwegian.
Award Force + Zapier integration: import entries
Award Force allows you to integrate with your favourite everyday software to help you do more with less time and headache. Read how our native Zapier integration can connect the awards platform to your everyday apps.
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.