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What Is Awards Management? Everything You Need to Know
For associations, higher education institutions, and other organizations, award programs support innovation, drive academic success, and foster community impact. However, managing these awards can quickly become complex and time-consuming. Awards […]
9 Ways to Increase Member Participation in Your Awards Program
We cover lots of topics on the OpenWater blog, but this one is the most important. Without enough members participating in your awards program, you won’t have an awards program […]
Tips for Recruiting Judges for an Association Awards Program
Many associations are finding it increasingly difficult to find volunteers to serve on committees or help with other projects, like judging awards submissions. Members say they’re too busy. To head […]
OpenWater Q1 2025 Product Update: New Features and What’s Coming Next
As we move into the second quarter of 2025, we’re excited to share some of the latest updates and upcoming improvements to OpenWater. Our goal is to continually enhance user […]
9 New Ideas for Award Winner Recognition
It feels good to make someone else feel good. When you shine the spotlight on your association’s award winners, you spread that good feeling all around. Experiment with one of […]
11 Ideas for Awards Program Sponsorships
Sponsors want to matter to your members, just like you do. They don’t want to be known only as advertisers and salespeople. They rather be known as industry experts and […]
G2 Names OpenWater a Winter 2025 Leader in Awards and Scholarship Management
Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2025) — OpenWater, an ASI company and leading provider of application and review management software, announced today it has earned G2’s Leader designation in both Awards […]
How to Create a Successful Awards Program in 4 Steps
An awards program is a feel-good solution to two persistent association challenges: Increasing prospect awareness of your association Improving member engagement Awards inspire and celebrate members in your community by […]
What You Need to Know About Managing an Awards Program for the First Time
Because you’re so competent—a blessing or a curse?—your boss asked you to take charge of your association’s awards program. The good news: this will be an impressive addition to your […]
Tips for Creating a Transparent & Fair Association Awards Program
Your association’s awards program will attract more participants if members and industry professionals believe it’s fair and unbiased. When members trust your submission and judging processes, they’re more likely to […]