The OpenWater Blog

Why Organizations Are Using Awards Software

There is no one perfect way to manage and run an awards program. And for some programs, there is no management system at all. To get their awards running, many […]

Spotlight on the Oscars Pt. I: Designing Your Awards Website

Awards programs are everywhere today, from small firms running recognition programs for their employees, to giants like the Academy running the Oscars. Regardless of the size or scope of your […]

What Happens If You Commit the 7 Deadly Sins of Awards

A well run awards program can provide countless benefits to your organization: more members or customers, increased publicity, and heightened prestige and influence in your industry. But getting there isn’t […]

5 Reasons Why Your Social Images Aren’t Getting Shared

When it comes to social media marketing nowadays, the importance of images continues to increase. We’re not saying that text is no longer important, but if you aren’t using share-worthy […]

Introducing a Full Awards Program Content Management System

If you haven’t read our post on what makes a good awards website take a quick look before reading about our upcoming feature release! Between now and the end of […]

How to Kick Off Your Awards Marketing the Right Way [in under 100 words]

There’s a lot to do to get the marketing for your awards program up and running. But if you follow these tips you’ll be sure to get off on the […]

10 Things Necessary for a Successful Awards Program

I’m going to take a guess and say that if you’re currently running an awards program, you’d like it to be successful. Am I right? Well, unfortunately, success doesn’t just […]

Why You Need to Track Spending Throughout Your Awards Program

Nobody really likes planning a budget (or maybe you do, hey that’s cool too!). It’s stressful and can get compliated. But your budget is a critical aspect of your awards […]

What To Do After Awards Judging is Over

You’ve found your judges, provided them with essential information about your awards program, and given them directions about their roles. Then, just as quickly as you’ve done this, your awards […]

Do You Know the 5 Golden Rules of Engagement for Awards?

Engagement is a big buzzword for organizations, particularly when it comes to their members or customers and, of course, their awards programs. It’s something that’s constantly being increased, measured, encouraged, […]