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This Awards Program Narrowly Avoided a Lawsuit by One Bizarre Entrant
“I Should Have Won–So I’m Suing You” Have you every wondered what the typical entrant to your company-sponsored sweepstakes is like? Some entrants are casual, while others are competitive, sometimes […]
OpenWater Works With We Serve, Inc. to Verify & Execute Annual Awards Program
This year we’ve partnered with a great organization that recognizes veteran charities and the benefits they’re providing to veterans. Check out our press release for more information, orginially seen on PRWeb: […]
Why Are Awards Important? [FAQ]
When you think of vital aspects of your organization, what typically comes to mind? Probably customer retention, added revenue, and growing prestige, among others. But, what does an awards program […]
You’ve Found Your Awards Judges – Now It’s Time to Spread the Word!
You’re in the midst of planning your awards program and are working on getting the judging process ready to go. You’ve recognized that relevant judges are important to the success […]
Generating More Quality Entries With a Quality Awards Website
Shortcuts rarely cut it, and when it comes to your awards program, things are no different. While posting a page to your website or linking a PDF on a page […]
Four Ways to Showcase Your Awards Judges
When it comes to awards judging, prestige is everything. For many, selecting the right judges is not a first priority. However, taking the time to choose relevant judges is necessary […]
5 Ways to Spread the Word About Your Awards Program
You already know that marketing your awards program is critical, but determining the best way to spread the word isn’t always as simple or straightforward. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean […]
How to Find the Right Judges for Your Awards Program
Choosing the right judges is critical. With the right panel of judges, you’ll see increased participation and higher quality submissions. It holds the potential to push your awards program beyond […]
Better Legibility and Cleaner Fonts
You may have noticed something is a little bit different when you logged in. We did a complete overhaul on some of the key UI elements of the OpenWater administrative […]
5 Examples of How Facebook is Used for Awards
Awards marketing is no stranger to social media. More than ever before, social media is saving people some serious time and energy in marketing their awards programs, Facebook included. According […]