Awards Management Platform
Run sleek awards without the midnight panics
Stop dreading awards season. Create seamless experiences from call for entries to winner announcements – while actually enjoying the bit you signed up for – finding and celebrating great work.
No annual lock-ins, Unlimited testing
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Ditch download, upload, merge, repeat
You know the routine: download entries from one system, upload them to another for judging, then manually compile scores into spreadsheets. All while fielding “the site’s crashed and entries close tomorrow” emails.
Our awards management platform handles your entire awards program lifecycle in one place. Every submission, every score, every communication -organized, automated, and working when you most need it.
Sleek awards management software
First impressions matter. Clunky interfaces and intimidating forms can deter your best candidates before they even begin. With Zealous, applicants see sleek, intuitive design that reflects your standards.
A platform even your least tech-savvy judges can use effortlessly. No 70 tutorials needed. Just clean, professional design that makes you look good from the first click.
We achieved a record number of entries and tripled our budget
Alasdair Hall-Jones
Global Director (The Marketing Society)
Finally, judges who finish scoring
No more chasing judges for scores. Our awards judging software updates scores in real-time. Stop manually compiling spreadsheets or wrestling with formulas to calculate averages.
Watch scores update in real-time. Compare entries side-by-side without downloading a single file. Check judge progress instantly.
“All judges praised the platform for its sleek design, easy navigation and overall ease.”
– Imogen Bakelmun, UCL
Award management platforms should scale with your success
Growth should be celebrated, not feared. Yet scaling can be scary – will the system handle it? Can you add new categories? What about the costs?
With Zealous, add new categories instantly – no developer fees, no waiting, no “that’ll be £2,000 to add a field.” Scale up for peak season, scale down when quiet. Our platform flexes with your ambitions.
Run unlimited programs for the same fee.
Using the Zealous system took away 80% of my workload
Sue Ecclestone
Founder of the Holly Bush Award
Reclaim your weekends
Stop spending unnecessary time on admin, instead start spending it on what made you passionate about awards in the first place – celebrating great work and building your reputation.
Zealous has saved us days’ worth of time which has allowed us to expand the size and scope of our prizes.
Georgina Angus
The Sovereign Group
Intuitive awards management to reduce your workloads
Save everyone time at each step of your process.
In detail
Complete awards lifecycle management
Before launch
- Customize schedule (entries opening, closing and rounds)
- Set category-specific requirements
- Customize entry forms with category specific conditional logic
- Configure pricing tiers and early-bird discounts
- Test everything free before going live
During submission period
- Monitor entries through live dashboard
- Send automated reminders to boost submissions
- Handle payment processing (Stripe integrated)
- Provide real-time support to entrants
Judging phase
- Assign judges to specific categories
- Track scoring progress automatically
- Allow for anonymous judging
- Create discourse with judges through comments
- Generate score reports instantly
Selection & results
- Publish results automatically
- Automatically email candidates their status
- Export all data for records
- Showcase achievements publicly
- Clone your program ready for next year
Launch your award today
Join 300+ organizations running better awards. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can we launch our awards?
Most organizations go live within 48 hours. Setup takes under an hour with our awards templates, and you can test everything free before accepting entries. No technical expertise required.
How do I get started?
You can create an account and get started right away. You’ll only need to select a plan once you publish your award.
What’s the difference between awards management software and online forms?
Awards management platforms handle the complete lifecycle: branded entry portals, payment processing, multi-round judging, automated scoring, winner selection, and certificate generation. Online forms just collect data – you’ll still need spreadsheets for judging, separate payment systems, and manual administration.
How many entries can the system handle?
We’ve successfully managed awards programs from 50 to 10,000+ entries. The platform scales automatically – the platform won’t crash during the last minute submission rush.
What happens if we need to cancel or pause our subscription?
No problem. We offer monthly billing so you can pause between award cycles. Export all your data anytime, you can reinstate your account at any time. No annual lock-ins or cancellation penalties.
What file types can entrants submit?
Everything we can draw on the browser directly- documents (PDF), images (JPG, PNG, RAW), videos (MP4, MOV up to 4GB), audio files, and even embedded content from YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud. Perfect for creative portfolios or technical documentation. Any other types of files can be submitted too but judges will need to download them to view them.
Can we run multiple award programs simultaneously?
Yes, unlimited programs on all plans. Run your annual awards, monthly recognition, regional competitions, and student awards all from one account. Each can have different teams, judges, and branding.
What support do we get during our awards program?
Unlimited support via live chat during UK business hours, comprehensive documentation, video tutorials, and a free pre-launch review. Pro plans include a dedicated onboarding specialist. We maintain 99.98% uptime with 24/7 system monitoring.
