From manual to automatic: the new way to do awards

If you've been in the awards game for a while, you'll be able to relate to the nightmare of juggling dozens of spreadsheets, drowning in email attachments, and playing detective to track down missing entries.

Awards programmes are a complex machine of many moving parts, and managing them manually is a thoroughly messy business, prone to errors and miscalculations - not to mention stressed out awards managers.

Thankfully, we don’t need to do it that way any more, as the awards industry has undergone a quiet revolution over the past few years. Specialised awards management software has swooped in, transforming what used to be a logistical nightmare into something that actually works smoothly.

Here at AwardStage, we made it our mission to modernise the awards management process, swapping spreadsheets and attachments for one comprehensive platform that handles everything. From entry submissions and payment processing to judge coordination, scoring systems, and results management, it’s all seamlessly integrated in one user-friendly place.

For awards managers, this transformation has been nothing short of life-changing. No more wrestling with multiple spreadsheets or chasing down missing submissions. The software handles the heavy lifting, leaving awards managers free to maximise entries, coordinate judges and network with potential sponsors.

Entrants love the new world too. Instead of downloading entry forms and crossing their fingers that their files upload correctly, they get an intuitive submission portal that guides them through the process step by step. They can save drafts, clone entries, securely upload images and videos - and they get an automated confirmation that everything has gone to plan.

‘Great and easy to use’ - entrant

‘Nice, easy-to-follow website and process’ - entrant

When it comes to judging, the specialised software has turned a frustrating, time-consuming process into a pleasure. In place of email overload, judges get an elegant platform where they can access entries, submit scores using customised criteria, and provide detailed feedback without losing their sanity.

‘Loved the experience on the AwardStage platform—very responsive and user-friendly. Smooth and seamless throughout’ - judge

‘AwardStage offers a structured and intuitive platform for reviewing entries, featuring clear scoring criteria and easy access to supporting documents’ - judge

The result? Awards programmes that run like clockwork, significantly happier participants across the board, and managers who can focus on what really matters – building meaningful recognition programmes that acknowledge excellence and celebrate success.

If you’d like to find out how AwardStage can streamline your awards programme, drop us a line or book a call. We’d love to chat to you!