Use the comparison tool below to compare the top Awards Management software on the market. You can filter results by user reviews, pricing, features, platform, region, support options, integrations, and more.
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Submittable powers you with tools to launch, manage, measure, and grow social impact programs. From grants management to corporate social responsibility programs, partner with us to start making a difference, fast. With a smarter, more efficient workflow, Submittable leads to better decisions and bigger impact. Submittable has powered over 145,000 social impact programs, receiving nearly 25 million applications. Teams save an average of 3.4 hours per week per admin and 2.6 hours per week per reviewer, and over half of Submittable customers launch in 14 days or less—no wonder 95% of customers report they are happy with Submittable. Corporations, government, foundations, non-profits, and organizations of any size, anywhere in the world. Power your community investment and employee engagement programs with Submittable.
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If you're looking for the best contest software with a free trial, look no further! With its automated submission handling, streamlined organisation and robust security, our contest management platform provides the perfect solution for busy administrators, judges and candidates. Automate your projects with one platform, to make, take and judge submissions. Built-in features allow candidates to upload images, text, videos, documents, 3D models and more. Automated emails are sent to candidates and judges at every step of the process so that everyone knows exactly what they need to do next. With our submission tracking software, you can see how many of your submissions have been accepted or rejected in real time. Zealous is accessible from all devices, anywhere in the world. Users can try a free trial to gather their first submissions for free! Features: Contest Management | Submission Tracking | Bulk Processing | Blind Judging | Customisable Forms | Accept Payments | Automated Emails | Schedules & Multiple Round Publishing | Secure Data | Downloadable PDFs | Judging Management | Advanced Custom Category Scoring | Entry Collection | Anonymous Judging
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Evalato
Evalato
€900Evalato can help you create and run award programs that are effective and increase your community's involvement. It is easy to use and flexible. It is the ideal solution for award managers, grant makers, and anyone who organizes awards competitions, grants, and other programs. Evalato helps you: - Collect and manage applications with ease - Empower evaluation and pick the worthiest winners Evalato is trusted by brands such as Vodafone, WWF, Red Cross and Red Cross, Reuters and hundreds of others. It is the ideal solution for media associations, event companies and agencies, as well as non-profits, corporations, and any other organization that has awards or other programs. Evalato is compatible with over 40 languages and 160+ currencies and can be integrated with more than 2000 apps. -
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Award Force
Award Force
Growth plan: $2,400/year Award Force is recognised as the world’s #1 software for managing awards entry and judging online. Designed for performance and function, it’s fast, secure and offers an unparalleled experience for entrants, judges, and awards managers. World-leading awards programs choose Award Force to grow their brand, increase revenue from paid entries, increase productivity, save money, lure top-notch judges and manage their programs with confident ease. -
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Enquire
Tactiv
$65.00/month/ user Software to enable those who do good. The leading "no code” lifecycle management software helps you streamline administration, increase visibility, and improve outcome reporting. Enquire gives you the power to do good more. It provides an end-to-end solution that supports grant applicants and suppliers, financial management, performance reporting, and contract and financial management. Easy-to-use online software connects your team, clients, and external partners to allow everyone to collaborate and engage. You can dramatically streamline administration to save time and money while allowing you to concentrate on your mission. Transparency and accuracy in reporting across all your programs. -
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ContestPad
Launchpad6
$180.00/month ContestPad contest and competition management platform allows you to create, personalize, and manage awards and competitions. Use one of our templates to design your competition site. You can create landing pages, galleries, judging portals, and many other things. Advanced designers can even access the html and CSS codes for all pages to create custom designs. You can list your competition on our competition directory, which is viewed daily by thousands of hopeful entrants. Once your competition has been launched, encourage participants and supporters to share their entries via social media. Advanced analytics will allow you to monitor the performance of your competition campaigns. For analysis and retargeting, you can connect your Google and Facebook analytics. ContestPad offers a mobile-optimized experience. Accept and approve submissions, manage high volumes of voting with fraud management. -
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Submit.com
Submit.com
$995.00/year Software for submission management that simplifies application management, data analysis, and compliance. You can quickly create complex forms and get the media and data you need in the format that you prefer. Our expert support team can help you create complex or simple workflows. You can evaluate effectively using features like auto-tag and auto-score, self-reject, user score. Use the in-app mail to communicate directly with candidates. Use powerful analytics tools to create meaningful reports that you can control. -
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SmarterSelect
SmarterSelect
SmarterSelect is an application management system for scholarships, grants, awards & more. Streamline how you choose the best candidates for your scholarships, grants and awards. Get Setup in Minutes. Priced For Nonprofits. 30 Day Money Back. Make better decisions faster. Streamline how you choose the best candidates for your scholarship, grant, and award programs. -
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OpenWater
OpenWater
OpenWater is an all in one software platform that allows your organization to collect, review and submit any type of application. It also allows you to provide online review. OpenWater is a software platform to help you grow your awards, abstracts fellowships grants, grants, and other programs. OpenWater Growth Stack has been extensively tested and is capable to handle the most difficult application and review processes for grants, scholarships, fellowships and abstracts. OpenWater software provides a user-friendly and engaging virtual conference experience. OpenWater software is an enterprise-grade virtual event software that delivers high-quality broadcasts at scale. We are a trusted partner that can help you grow via remote conference platforms. -
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InfoReady
InfoReady Corporation
InfoReady is the global leader in software that manages research competitions and collaborative decisions regarding R&D. Our software solicits research proposals, then routes them to be reviewed and approved. We have over 150 research institutions and organizations around the world. We not only create software, but also forge partnerships with our clients through our exceptional client retention, unmatched customer support, and strong product referrals. We offer robust, configurable workflow automation that allows for the routing, approval, review, and review of applications, forms, and documents. We offer solutions that help our partners increase awareness and exposure of their outstanding programs, events, resources, as well as other opportunities on their campuses. Our solutions help partners break down barriers between promotion and effective process management. -
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Awardify
Aspen
$379 per yearIf you've ever planned and implemented an awards program, then you know how much work it can be. There are tons of emails to send, spreadsheets to create, photos in files, etc. Or, perhaps, you've already switched over to awards management software but are tired of its high prices and lack of customization. Awardify can be customized to meet your needs, reflect your brand, and work with your members. Awardify offers a very intuitive user interface, superior support, mobile-friendly, online payments and many other features that make it a fun and easy experience. Awardify provides easy-to-use evaluations tools for judges to ensure fast, accurate and meaningful judging. -
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Fluxx Grantmaker is built uniquely for philanthropists by philanthropists. We understand you painpoints and challenges because most of us have been in your shoes and our system was built for one purpose only: help you better manage your grants so you can create even more impact. With Grantmaker you will be able to cut significant grant admin work by creating the workflows that meet your specific needs and compliance requirements with unlimited branches and variations, automating notifications, reminders even some validation steps, automatically creating grant agreements and amendments and more. Our unique interface lets you choose what to surface so each user only the information they need, whether it is a list of actions for a grant admin, an application to approve for a reviewer, documents to provide for a grantee or an overview of grant activities for an executive, creating efficiency and transparency across the organization. Get connected with your peers in the Fluxx community! A vibrant and growing network of hundreds of grant professionals who share tips, tricks best practices and innovative ideas.
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Blackbaud Award Management
Blackbaud
Blackbaud Award Management provides a fully integrated scholarship management solution for universities, colleges, and foundations. Blackbaud Award Management combines product innovation, market knowledge, outstanding customer service, cloud-based software delivery, and cloud-based software delivery. It improves college student access to scholarship funds, revolutionizes donors communication, and increases fund utilization to drive the cycle for giving. It is more important than ever for your institution to be able to digitize its processes, including your scholarship process. Blackbaud Award Management™, which digitally transforms your student awards and donor management practices, is the catalyst for increased access to scholarship funds, increased fund utilization, enhanced cross functional visibility throughout the scholarship lifetimecycle, and automated donor reporting that strengthens donor loyalty. -
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SurveyMonkey Apply
SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey Apply (previously FluidReview) is an online application system for organizations that offer grants, scholarships, fellowships and other programs. SurveyMonkey Apply allows organizations to create an intuitive portal that allows applicants to view information, instructions, and other requirements. The platform allows organizations to track and review applications. -
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Skild
Skild
$500.00/month Skild provides the expertise and tools you need to effectively execute every aspect of your successful challenges experience. We help you bring together the right people with our expert guidance, insightful reporting, and effective marketing outreach. Why? Why? Our platform and ecosystem of services make it easy to plan and create transformative innovation challenges programs. The key ingredients to executing a successful campaign are our experience and knowledge. This is combined with a flexible online platform, integrated marketing, and expert assistance. Skild can help you determine what you need, whether you are an expert or just starting out, if you have a lot of time or a tight deadline. -
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Reviewr
Reviewr
Submission management done right. Reviewr is a cloud-based digital platform that collects, manages, and reviews online submissions. Reviewr's submission management software allows you to spend less time managing and more time making an impression. One tool that can do it all The right tool for the job. Reviewr is not just a submission tool, it's also a digital experience. Reviewr is powered by industry-proven recipes and fosters growth, feedback, community impact. Reviewr is the modern solution for submission management and review. We have the perfect submission management solution, from start to finish. Reviewr submission management software offers dedicated recipes based upon years of experience and feedback from thousands. These proven recipes can transform awards, grants, and scholarships with the right tools for the job. -
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RQ Awards
RQ Awards
$1000 per yearAll-in-one award management system, including grants, scholarships, grants, mentorship programs, fellowships, and scholarship applications. We assist universities, associations, and other organizations in streamlining their form submission processes. We make it simple for applicants and reviewers. We make it easy to manage your program from beginning to end. It is easy to submit required information and support documents, as well as request e-references. It is easy for committee members and reviewers to access submissions and make comments. You can effectively manage your program, run complex and simple reports, and communicate with the users. Digital marketing, which includes social media and online ads, can help you expand your program's reach and presence. You can configure the system to suit any online submission program, from simple to complex. -
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WizeHive Zengine
WizeHive
Zengine by WizeHive, a cloud-based software and database for managing the application lifecycle, is available. Zengine makes it easy for organizations to collect, review, and manage applications and data for grants and scholarships, accreditations, as well as other business processes. Zengine is a highly-rated application management system that features a user-friendly interface, great flexibility, and many system integrations. -
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Judgify
Judgify
Judgify can be used to manage abstract and awards for multiple types of contests as well as diverse nomination types. Judgify is an award management system that automates contests of any type and size. You can reach your audience via a custom awards landing page. You can set your own submission rules and allow public voting. You also get detailed reports. Judgify is an event planning software that offers free tickets and is free to use. Get the automation benefits of free event management software to make your community impactful. Judgify allows you to choose the best custom solutions for judges, organisers, participants, and marketers depending on the event type, target segment, and size. -
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My World of Expo
My World of Expo
My World of Expo has more than 20 years of experience in developing software for the events industry. Your brand is in good hands with us. We can create customized online solutions for you event. Showman is used by top Event Organizers all over the world to digitalize their Online Exhibitor Manual. You can create customized Event Websites for each Event. My World of Expo allows you to manage and organize associations and non-profits. Interactive Floorplans can be created and published. These floorplans have many benefits for the Operations team, Sales team, and visitors. My World of Expo makes it easy for event organizers to plan and organize successful events. Our Matchmaking and Networking System will enhance your event experience. The best Award Management System available for Organizers. It allows them to efficiently manage Awards. -
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Grant Administrator
Dyna-Quest Technologies
Non-profits can benefit from affordable grants management software, especially those that are focused on cost control. Dyna-Quest Technologies, Inc. will keep our grants management software, Grant Administration (GA), affordable for both departmental and divisional levels at institutions, as well as small non-profits. GA can be used by pre-award and post-award managers. Dyna-Quest's main focus is to provide software for grant management. It has a simple interface that is easy to use for tracking pre-awards as well as post-awards. You can choose between a web-based or file server version. A free 30-day trial is available for both. Spreadsheets are outdated and time-consuming for grant management software. Complex reports and cumbersome central systems can make it difficult to use. Grant Administrator is organized to optimize data entry and retrieval, and will save you valuable hours. -
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AwardStage
Awardstage
AwardStage is a pain-free platform for award management that allows you to recognize excellence. Your life, your judges and your entrants just got easier. Registrants can sign up quickly and easily. The entry form is simple and easy to use. If necessary, drafts can be saved. The process is made easy by super-fast media uploads. The award managers benefit from an elegant and comprehensive admin dashboard that includes a live activity stream. Easy creation of entry forms is possible with the help of a user-friendly form creator. AwardStage allows you to manage the entire process. Judges can access the entries they have been assigned via tablet-friendly judging screens. Judging is easy with the simple scoring system. Images and videos can be viewed easily, and scores can also be modified at any time before submission. You can create the awards website that is right for you. You can choose from a simple registration page or a multisectional site. -
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Untap
Untap Technologies
Find innovative startups to partner with and invest in. You can manage the entire lifecycle for your startup program from start to finish in one place. Start competitions to help entrepreneurs succeed in solving society's most difficult problems. Identify trends and innovate. Partnering with startups can dramatically improve your innovation process. Your students and alumni can host startup competitions. Startup programs can help you attract talented entrepreneurs to your university. Spend less time looking through attachments and filling out forms and more time creating and offering great opportunities to startups. Easy collection of more submissions. Manage submissions and create evaluation workflows. Choose the most worthy recipients for your scholarship. Make the right decisions regarding submissions. Choose the most qualified participants. Analyze all submissions for each phase. Get a complete understanding of the demographics and data of your participants. -
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Acclaim Awards
Acclaim Awards
Acclaim is used by agencies, corporations and publishers around the globe to deliver their award programs. We have the experience and technology to set you up quickly. We will train your management team to run Acclaim, and then we will be available to support you 24/7 anywhere on the planet. We offer advice and technology in order to create and launch outstanding award competitions. They are the ones that become market leaders and must-haves for CVs. The award wins are what drive business growth. Since over 20 years, we've helped award competitions recognize outstanding professional achievements in more than 15 different countries. This is a lot to learn and share. -
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omniCONTESTS
OMNI Solutions Group
You can now relax and enjoy managing your awards program without any of the hassle. omniCONTESTS is the best online awards management software for over 20 years. omniCONTESTS online awards software allows you to submit, process and judge entries from one place. Administrators have unprecedented flexibility and powerful tools with omniCONTESTS' latest version. Judges and entrants have never had it so simple! We are mobile-friendly, secure, and offer many payment options. You can also customize our system to your liking. omniCONTESTS award software, which combines scoring, judging, and award software, allows you to manage your entire contest online with the help of an exceptional team.
Overview of Awards Management Software
Awards management software is a type of digital technology designed to automate, streamline, and optimize processes around award entries, nominations, judging, and awards ceremonies. It can enable organizations to create bespoke online award entry systems as well as manage the entire awards process from start to finish.
The software focuses on providing an intuitive end-user experience while incorporating features such as automated notifications and reminders; secure payments; an easy to use entry form builder for quickly creating custom submission forms for both applicants and nominators; detailed reporting capabilities including award categories/stats; automated eligibility checks; nomination tracking and scoring tools; user segmentation and sorting functionality based on criteria such as location or gender etc.; advanced searchable nominee databases; admin accounts that support multiple users with varying levels of access rights; data export features for transferring information into other systems like spreadsheets or mailing list tools.
Additionally, some payment gateways are also integrated with the software for collecting fees associated with each application or nomination. This helps eliminate manual billing procedures by automating the whole payment system from start to finish. Additionally, the software can be used to generate personalized certificates that are specifically tailored to each winner’s profile.
Relying on an award management system also reduces human error since tasks like notifying winners or tracking submissions are all automated allowing staff members more time focus on optimizing other facets of the awards program like increasing participation rates or attracting more sponsors, etc. Furthermore, it supports mobile use which is especially helpful when taking in consideration how much digital usage has increased over recent years.
Overall, using award management software results in a smooth running awards program that allows you to save resources both in terms of manpower/time commitment as well as cost savings due to reduced paperwork and processing times associated with manually running an awards program from start to finish.
What Are Some Reasons To Use Awards Management Software?
- Automated Processes: Awards management software automates the process of overseeing awards, reducing the time and labor required to manage them. This automation also ensures accuracy and consistency in award decision-making.
- Improved Evaluation: Awards management software provides a uniform evaluation system that helps ensure recognition is given fairly, accurately, and consistently based on predefined criteria for each award type.
- Analytics and Reporting: Reports generated by awards management software make it easier to view comprehensive information about individual awards or specific cohorts of applicants in an efficient way, allowing members of staff to analyze data quickly without having to manually look at individual application documents or records.
- Increased Efficiency: By streamlining the process from applications through selection, verification and nomination reviews to final awards decisions – including preparing reports – efficiency within your organization increases significantly when using awards management software as opposed to a manual approach.
- Improved Communication: With an integrated messaging platform built into the software, communication between nominating authorities and award recipients can be improved, with messages sent either individually or en masse depending on requirements for different situations.
- Document Management: Many awards management software solutions provide a secure, online document repository where relevant documents pertaining to each award, nomination or application can be stored and easily retrieved for review. This allows members of staff to quickly access the information they need without having to manually search through paper records or email archives.
Why Is Awards Management Software Important?
Awards management software is an important tool for managing recognition programs, awards ceremonies, and employee recognition initiatives. It is a powerful tool to help organizations streamline processes related to recognizing successful employees and rewarding them with tangible rewards or awards.
For larger companies that manage a significant number of award nominations, awards management software provides an efficient way to keep track of the different criteria associated with each award nomination. Furthermore, it helps simplify the tracking process by providing real-time feedback on each application as it goes through the selection process. This allows the organization to quickly identify who has been selected and their eligibility for an award or reward without having to manually review each application.
The best part about this kind of software is that it can be customized according to individual organizational needs. Organizations can set criteria for evaluating applications based on different factors such as past performance and other relevant data points while also allowing stakeholders to provide their input into the selection process if they choose. As well, depending on how complex an organization's award system is, advanced features like automated emails may be available in order to ensure seamless communication between managers and applicants throughout the entire cycle.
Overall, awards management software provides an invaluable service in recognizing excellence among employees within any organization by simplifying what could otherwise be a complicated manual task into a streamlined digital process requiring little effort from both managers and applicants alike. It is a tool that can help enhance the appreciation felt by an employee who’s been singled out for superior efforts, as well as provide insight into which types of employees may be more likely to experience success in the future.
Features of Awards Management Software
- Award Entry and Organization: Awards management software gives users the ability to easily create award entries while organizing data for multiple submissions in a single repository. This makes it easier to track progress through the awards process as well as providing real-time access to results from previous years’ entries.
- Reporting and Analysis: The reporting and analysis tools within awards management software allow users to track performance over time, quickly analyze trends in the data, and draw meaningful insights from their entries. Additionally, this feature can help users identify areas where improvements can be made, allowing them to better optimize their future submissions.
- Customization & Branding: A critical component of entering an award is creating an engaging entry that stands out among other competitors – and with customized branding capabilities in award management software, users can customize every aspect of their entry to ensure a more professional look that reflects their brand identity.
- Online Submission Forms: Instead of requiring manual forms or paper submissions, many awards management tools provide online submission forms that give entrants the ability to fill out all information needed for their entry in one place – eliminating tedious paperwork tasks during busy times while offering fast processing and review by judges who may be reviewing hundreds of applications simultaneously.
- Notification & Tracking System: With automated notifications sent via email or text message at key stages throughout the process (such as upon submission or when decisions are made), users remain informed on progress and receive timely reminders on important dates so they don’t miss any deadlines throughout the competition cycle. Additionally, tracking tools allow administrators to keep tabs on all necessary steps such as judging assignments or payment status in order to stay organized during peak seasons for awarding bodies.
- Social Integration: By connecting with your existing social media accounts, awards management software lets users easily promote their entries and share them with their followers in order to increase exposure and generate valuable feedback from potential supporters in the industry.
Types of Users That Can Benefit From Awards Management Software
- Program Administrators: These users are the main contact for awards programs, and they use the software to configure and manage any rewards or incentives offered by their organization. They can track user activity, view metrics, create reports, and more.
- HR Professionals: Awards management software allows HR professionals to easily manage employee recognition programs, track performance goals, and set up custom templates for future awards.
- Event Planners: With this software, event planners can keep track of recipient details such as date of receipt and other important information. It also helps them build databases of past winners which will help make future award ceremonies run smoother.
- Marketing Teams: This type of software gives marketing teams an edge when distributing promotional materials associated with an awards program or event. They can reach target audiences quickly with automated campaigns and email blasts tailored to specific groups or demographics.
- Recipients/Winners: Winners benefit from awards management tools in that they have a central hub where they can find out all the information about their award(s). From here they can check on progress towards redemption options or access thank you notes from the program's administrators.
- Financial Organizations: Awards management software can help financial organizations automate the payment process for winners, ensuring funds are sent quickly and accurately. They can view up-to-date recipient details and confirm transactions without having to manually input each transaction.
- Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors such as retail stores and restaurants can offer additional rewards through the software by integrating their loyalty programs. This allows them to increase their customer base and drive more sales.
How Much Does Awards Management Software Cost?
The cost of awards management software can vary widely depending on the specific features and capabilities needed. Generally speaking, a basic awards management system with limited features could cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, while more comprehensive systems may cost tens of thousands or more. Some systems may require an annual license fee, while others are available as one-time purchases. Additionally, some solutions offer online subscription plans where organizations pay a monthly fee for access to ongoing maintenance and support. Finally, many vendors include setup assistance and consulting services as part of their overall pricing package.
Awards Management Software Risks
- Integrity Risks: Award management software can be vulnerable to corruption due to the potential for manipulation of data. This can lead to misreportings, and false claims that may not accurately reflect the true recipients or awards given out.
- Data Security Risks: Software can be susceptible to malicious cyberattacks or breaches, which could result in the leakage of sensitive information about awardees or financial data related to awards.
- Software Quality Risks: Poorly coded software can suffer from bugs and glitches that make it difficult for users to interact with the system correctly and cause incorrect verdicts on applications.
- Budgetary Risks: Award management software typically comes with fees associated with its use. This cost may outweigh any benefits gained from using it which could end up being a waste of resources.
- Time Management Risks: Awards management software often requires manual entry by individuals responsible for awarding applicants. If data entry is not completed quickly or accurately, this can slow down processing time and reduce efficiency overall in awarding decisions.
- Errors in Decisions: Awards management software can be prone to errors since it is not a perfect system that can completely understand the complete details of a particular situation. This could lead to decisions that are not based on merit but instead on faulty or incomplete data.
Awards Management Software Integrations
Awards management software can integrate with a variety of other types of software to best manage the administration and recognition of awards. For example, financial management software such as QuickBooks, PayPal and Stripe can be used to support payments for awards program participation or awardee winnings. Human resources (HR) systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft and SAP SuccessFactors provide employee data that is often needed in order to build selection criteria around job roles, experience or tenure. Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn can also be integrated into awards management software in order to share award news online and increase visibility for the program. Furthermore, survey tools such as SurveyMonkey are beneficial for collecting feedback from different stakeholders on an awards program. Organizations may also consider integrating more general purpose marketing automation platforms into their setup so they can better manage the communication associated with their awards tools or analyze response patterns.
What Are Some Questions To Ask When Considering Awards Management Software?
- What features does the awards management software offer?
- Is it easy to customize?
- How is data stored and accessed?
- Does the software have advanced reporting capabilities?
- Does the system provide support for nomination processes and evaluation criteria?
- Are there any restrictions on the number of awards and recipients that can be managed within the system?
- How secure is the system? Is data encrypted or password protected in any way?
- What about backups? Are back-ups taken regularly and how are they stored securely?
- What type of customer support is available should I run into any technical issues with using the software?
- Will training be provided in how to use all of its features effectively, or will I need to figure out most things myself upon deployment of the software?