Set up in hours, not days
Launch without quotes, sales calls, or unnecessary faff. Our intuitive setup gets you from idea to live competition fast. No technical expertise required. We want your vision live in as few clicks as possible.
Your dedicated page
Don’t have your own website? We’ll generate a personalised page for you.
No pressure publishing
Perfect your competition in draft privately. Go live only when you’re completely ready
Real-time preview
See exactly how your competition will look to applicants as you build it
Professional templates
Choose from proven formats or customize completely to match your brand
No long-term commitments
Monthly billing lets you adjust your plan based on actual submissions. Change packages anytime.
Onboarding
For maximum peace of mind. Get an hour onboarding on our pro plan, or opt for a dedicated account manager to support you across the lifecycle of your program on our enterprise plan.
Professional from day one
Whether this is your first, or you are a veteran awards manager – our processes embed professional customisable workflows and pages from the outset.
Automated scheduling & emails
Set your dates and Zealous will automatically open/close submissions, manage judging rounds and publish confirmed results. Keep all stakeholders in the loop automatically at every step.
Streamlined payment flows
Reduce dropout and build trust with secure Stripe payments baked into the candidate’s entry flow. Funds go directly to your Stripe account – we never hold your money.
Submission testing
Try the full submission journey yourself, make edits and refine until the process flows exactly as you want it.
Custom Branding
Tailor your Zealous page to be an extension of your brand, creating a seamless flow in their journey.
Branded messaging
Customise all automated emails to stakeholders on our Enterprise plan.
Flexible throughout
Things change – candidate feedback can help improve guidelines, missing information might be identified. Then judges, timelines… well they change. That’s why agility is built at our very core allowing you to make changes yourself as you go.
Extend deadlines
Overwhelmed with the response, extend your deadlines in a few clicks to manage last-minute entries, and judge participation.
Refine before the surge
Reduce enquiries before the last-minute submission surge. Refine the language in your guidelines to match the most frequently asked questions
Team changes? No problem.
Add new judges or remove unavailable ones at any stage without disrupting the scoring process.
Switching platform was super easy and smooth, earnings increased and users found it easier to apply than before.
– Shabih Rao, Head of Studios & Partner Engagement, Tearsheet
See it in action
Experience a quick demo of launching a program 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.
What if I choose the wrong pricing plan?
No problem – you can change your plan anytime with monthly billing options.
Do I need any technical skills to set up a competition?
Not at all. If you can use email and websites, you can create a professional competition. Everything is point-and-click with clear guidance.
Can I see what my competition looks like before publishing?
Yes! Draft mode includes full preview functionality. Experience your competition as applicants will and share preview links with colleagues before going live.
What if I make mistakes after launching?
Most settings can be changed after going live – descriptions, deadlines, categories. The few unchangeable elements are clearly marked during setup.
Is support included when I launch, and how quickly can I get help?
Yes, unlimited support is included at no cost. Live chat is available during UK business hours, plus we offer free pre-launch reviews.
