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Awards Program

5 Member Appreciation Strategies to Maximize Retention

From simply saying “thank you” to hosting a celebratory awards program, acts of appreciation are fundamental to member retention. Big or small, these displays of gratitude show your members that […]

Ensuring Your Judging Practices are Fair and Equitable

One of the most challenging aspects of running an awards, scholarship, or abstracts selection process is to demonstrate that the judging is fair and unbiased. Applicants generally expect that they […]

3 KPIS To Show Your Awards Ceremony is Resonating With Your Audience

  Associations exist as a way to unite professionals in similar fields and industries to come together for the mutual benefit of each others’ memberships to the organization. One of […]

How having a Public Vote Component to your Program can make you go Viral

  With an application and review process that automates a public gallery, having a public vote component  in your award, grant, or scholarship program has never been easier. But do […]

OpenWater Case Study: How We Work with ASAE

  ASAE, and how OpenWater consolidates online applications into a Single Platform to eliminate organizational challenges   How ASAE Came to OpenWater When ASAE first started working with OpenWater, it […]

Navigating Awards Season 101: How does it all work?

Managing an Awards Ceremony and want to know how the heavy hitters get it done? You’ve come to the right place.    1. Determining Eligibility  Most awards have a qualifying […]

Autoscoring [Premium Feature]

Prior to this release, we had provided autoscoring as a custom coded report on a client by client basis. The cost of this custom report was considerable as an expert […]

What We’re Reading: January 25

This week we’re reading… At P.C.M.A.: Top C.M.O.s on the Value of Events in the Marketing Mix Click here to read the article. Events play an integral role in fostering […]

What We’re Reading: January 18

This week we’re reading… The Best Way to Maximize In-Person Interactions at Events Click here to read the article. One of the greatest downfalls of any event is the limited […]

What We’re Reading: January 11

This week we’re reading… 4 Tips for Providing Proper Medical Care at Events Click here to read the article. Getting your audience to sign up for events is one challenge […]