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Competitions & Awards Launch Checklist
- Essential for competitions, awards and open calls.
- 300+ strategic tasks to grow your impact
- Organized across 8 phases from initial planning to legacy building
- Status indicators for each task with automatic colour coding.
- A decade of insights from the team trusted by thousands of programs [★★★★★ 4.7/5 on Capterra]
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FAQ
What types of programs is this checklist for?
This universal checklist works for any competition, awards, or grants program including: photography competitions, art awards, design contests, writing competitions, corporate recognition awards, scholarships, residencies, and grant programs.
What’s included in the checklist?
300+ actionable tasks organized by timeline phase (6 months before through post-announcement), budget worksheet, timeline calculator, marketing channels guide, technical specifications template, and emergency contingency planning.
Do I need to use Zealous to benefit from this checklist?
No. This checklist works regardless of which platform you use for submissions management. It covers universal best practices for planning and executing any type of competition.
How is this different from your sector-specific articles?
This checklist provides the process framework that works for all competition types. Our [sector-specific guides] provide detailed context for photography, art, corporate awards, and other specific sectors. Use both together for best results.