Automated Management
Keep everyone informed across the lifetime of your program. Zealous automates the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters: engaging your community and selecting great winners.
Timeline automation
Set your dates once and everything flows smoothly. Submissions open and close on schedule, judging phases begin automatically, results publish when confirmed.
Professional applicant journey
Confirmation emails, helpful reminders, and timely updates keep applicants engaged and informed throughout their experience.
Streamlined judge coordination
Automatic invitations, gentle progress updates, and clear deadlines help your judging panel stay organized and on track.
Flexible deadline management
Extend deadlines instantly when opportunity strikes – everyone gets notified automatically and all pages update seamlessly.
Visual content journeys
Experience submissions the way your clients love – with beautifully embedded media, smooth navigation between entries, and intuitive content flow that makes reviewing work a pleasure.
Live FAQ management
Keep information fresh by updating guidelines and answering questions while your competition runs, creating a better experience for everyone.
Complete Visibility
See your competition’s success unfold in real-time with actionable insights to maximize participation
Live submission insights
Watch your community respond with visual dashboards showing submission patterns, clear draft-to-submitted tracking, and real-time revenue graphs.
Judge progress overview
Track scoring progress across your entire panel with clear visibility into completion rates, timing, and overall scores.
Performance optimization
Identify opportunities to boost engagement and completion rates, helping you maximize participation by refining your process as you go.
Powerful Administration
Getting thousands of submissions should be celebrated, not feared. Our simple tools handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on finding great winners.
Smart search & organization
Find any submission instantly with powerful filtering across names, categories, keywords, and submission details.
Efficient bulk operations
Manage multiple submissions simultaneously – organize, categorize, and process entries with streamlined workflows.
Comprehensive data exports
Export submission data, applicant details, judge scores, and custom reports in formats that work with your existing tools. Download email addresses and contact details to build your community.
Intelligent archiving
Build institutional knowledge with searchable archives that help you track growth and plan future programs.
Synchronize with existing systems
Connect directly with your CRM, email marketing tools, and business systems through API, Zapier, Make, or webhooks (Enterprise plan).
Results & Winner Selection
From judging complete to winners announced – streamline your selection process and celebrate success professionally.
One-click round progression
Select and deselect candidates for the next round with simple bulk actions. Move entries from longlist to shortlist to winners seamlessly.
Automatic rankings compilation
Results compile automatically based on judge scores, with clear rankings and intelligent handling of tied scores.
Winner notification management
Professional winner announcements with automatic notifications to all participants about their outcomes when you’re ready to publish.
Results publication control
Publish winners on your schedule with polished results pages that celebrate achievements and maintain your program’s reputation.
Using the Zealous system took away 80% of my workload.
– Sue Ecclestone, Founder of the Holly Bush Award
See it in action
Experience managing a live competition on Zealous..
FAQs
How do I know Zealous will work for me?
We’ve facilitated hundreds of programs, and to put your mind at rest, you get the first 20 entries completely free to test us out.
Can I track my competition’s success in real-time?
The live dashboard shows submission numbers, completion rates, income and engagement patterns. You have complete visibility into performance and can optimize for even better results.
Can I refine my competition while it’s running?
Absolutely – most sections are editable throughout. Add helpful information, modify guidelines while maintaining a smooth experience for participants and judges.
How do I coordinate with judges effectively?
The judge dashboard provides complete visibility into progress and timing. Automatic updates keep everyone informed, and you can easily track completion rates across your entire panel.
What happens as my competition grows beyond initial expectations?
The platform scales seamlessly from small programs to large-scale competitions. You can upgrade instantly if needed with our infrastructure scaling for your needs.
