Program Governance 101: Building Audit Trails and Transparency Into Every Stage
When an awards program lacks clear governance, trust erodes fast. Questions surface about who made the decision, why, and based…
Awards
Discover best practices, expert tips, and inspiring success stories in our Awards Blog category, designed to help you effectively manage and elevate your awards programs. Stay updated with the latest trends and innovations in awards management to ensure your programs achieve maximum impact and recognition.
How to Build a Pre-Launch Buzz Campaign for Your Awards or Scholarship Program
Most awards and scholarship programs launch with a post, a prayer, and two weeks left on the clock. Then they…
From Spreadsheets to Software: How Program Admins Can Reclaim 20+ Hours Per Cycle
If you manage scholarships, grants, or awards, you already know the cycle: • Applications come in• Reviewers need assignments• Scores…
Video Submissions in Awards & Competitions: Best Practices for Reviewers and Admins
Video has become one of the most popular formats for online contest submissions from awards and pitch competitions to scholarships…
Judge Retention Strategies: How to Keep Review Panels Engaged Year After Year
If you’re struggling to get judges to return year after year, you’re not alone. Most programs don’t lose judges because…
Why Grant Reporting Falls Apart in the Post-Award Phase and How to Prevent It
TL;DR Grant reporting breaks down when it isn’t planned early enough. Programs that design post-award reporting alongside applications by setting…
Avoiding the 7 Most Common Awards Entry Form Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
TL;DR: Awards Entry Form Best Practices Most awards submission errors aren’t caused by applicants, they’re caused by unclear or overly…
Choosing the Right Program Management Platform in 2026: A Buyer’s Checklist
As awards, scholarships, and grants become more complex, choosing the right platform in 2026 is no longer just a technical…
The Real Cost of Running Manual Programs
What Research Shows for Associations and AMCs Associations and Association Management Companies (AMCs) are managing more programs, more stakeholders, and…
Budget Cuts, Higher Expectations: How Programs Are Scaling Without Adding Staff
Budgets are tightening. Hiring is frozen. But expectations haven’t eased. Awards, scholarships, grants, and fellowship programs are being asked to…
