{"id":59526,"date":"2025-07-30T06:03:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T06:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/?p=59526"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:23:51","slug":"submission-projection-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/insights\/submission-projection-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Entries Should I Expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever wondered if your award will hit its submission targets? Or how your program compares to industry standards?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This calculator provides real-world insights into award submission volumes, drawing from actual data across established programs to help you understand industry standards and set realistic expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results are based on genuine submission volumes from awards programs. 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style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Predict your final submission count based on historical award patterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n    <div class=\"input-group\">\n         <label for=\"startDate\">Call Start Date<\/label>\n         <input type=\"date\" id=\"startDate\" required>\n    <\/div>           \n    <div class=\"input-group\">\n         <label for=\"endDate\">Call End Date<\/label>\n         <input type=\"date\" id=\"endDate\" required>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"input-group\">\n         <label for=\"expectedSubmissions\">Expected Total Submissions<\/label>\n         <input type=\"number\" id=\"expectedSubmissions\" placeholder=\"e.g., 200\" min=\"1\" required>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"input-group\" id=\"currentSubmissionsGroup\" style=\"display: block;\">\n         <label for=\"currentSubmissions\">Current Submissions <span id=\"currentSubmissionsLabel\"><\/span><\/label>\n         <input type=\"number\" id=\"currentSubmissions\" placeholder=\"e.g., 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Please review the field format and try again.\";\n\n  window.INVALID_DATE = \"Please enter a valid date\";\n\n\n  window.translation = {\n    common: {\n      selectedList: '{quantity} list selected',\n      selectedLists: '{quantity} lists selected',\n      selectedOption: '{quantity} selected',\n      selectedOptions: '{quantity} selected',\n    }\n  };\n\n  var AUTOHIDE = Boolean(0);\n<\/script>\n\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/sibforms.com\/forms\/end-form\/build\/main.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<!-- END - We recommend to place the above code in footer or bottom of your website html  -->\n<!-- End Brevo Form -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can use it for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c20428ce wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background wp-container-content-d0f1e62e has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-adf616fc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"map\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-map \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M384 476.1L192 421.2V35.9L384 90.8V476.1zm32-1.2V88.4L543.1 37.5c15.8-6.3 32.9 5.3 32.9 22.3V394.6c0 9.8-6 18.6-15.1 22.3L416 474.8zM15.1 95.1L160 37.2V423.6L32.9 474.5C17.1 480.8 0 469.2 0 452.2V117.4c0-9.8 6-18.6 15.1-22.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the planning stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project realistic submission volumes and set achievable targets based on proven industry patterns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background wp-container-content-d0f1e62e has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7851ff72 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"bullseye\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-bullseye \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M448 256A192 192 0 1 0 64 256a192 192 0 1 0 384 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm256 80a80 80 0 1 0 0-160 80 80 0 1 0 0 160zm0-224a144 144 0 1 1 0 288 144 144 0 1 1 0-288zM224 256a32 32 0 1 1 64 0 32 32 0 1 1 -64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whilst submissions are open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Track your progress and avoid last-minute surprises about whether you&#8217;ll hit your targets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background wp-container-content-d0f1e62e has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7851ff72 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chart-line\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-line \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 64c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32S0 46.3 0 64V400c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H480c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V64zm406.6 86.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L320 210.7l-57.4-57.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-112 112c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L240 221.3l57.4 57.4c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Analyzing past awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand how previous awards performed against typical industry benchmarks and identify what to improve for future programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use This Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This calculator helps you evaluate your current program performance and marketing effectiveness. Understanding how your numbers compare to similar programs helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess whether your marketing and outreach efforts are working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify if you&#8217;re on track to meet or exceed industry benchmarks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spot opportunities to boost submissions before your deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate your program&#8217;s market positioning and appeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make data-driven decisions about extending deadlines or increasing promotion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember<\/strong>: Submission volume reflects multiple factors including your marketing reach, program reputation, entry requirements, and timing. Use these comparisons to gauge your performance and identify areas for improvement based on industry averages (for information on data provenance and methodology please refer to the bottom of this page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Data &amp; Process Transparency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The data used to build this calculator is based on all  completed opportunities run on Zealous with a minimum of 200 entries. The dataset was processed across our lifetime up to the end of July 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The algorithm considers the average growth for set periods of time to predict how far along you may be in your own journey. As predictions are based on averages these can vary wildly from case-to-case, and depend heavily on your own process, industry and marketing your offering effectively. These results cannot be relied on as factual numbers of the future, but as an industry benchmarking tool to help you better plan the future of your program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9972a97b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#bf3ea2;border-left-width:4px;background-color:#f4e7f180;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26ac2763 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"kiwi-bird\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-kiwi-bird\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" color=\"#ae3485\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M291.2 388.4c31.2-18.8 64.7-36.4 101.1-36.4l55.7 0c4.6 0 9.1-.2 13.6-.7l85.3 121.9c4 5.7 11.3 8.2 17.9 6.1S576 471 576 464l0-240c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128l-55.7 0C355.9 96 322.4 78.4 291.2 59.6 262.3 42.1 228.3 32 192 32 86 32 0 118 0 224 0 295.1 38.6 357.1 96 390.3L96 456c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24s24-10.7 24-24l0-46c15.3 3.9 31.4 6 48 6 5.4 0 10.7-.2 16-.7l0 40.7c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24s24-10.7 24-24l0-50.9c12.4-4.4 24.2-10 35.2-16.7zM448 200a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Zealous makes running your programmes easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button primary-cta\" id=\"host-tour-bottom-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/demo\/\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.156), 1rem);\">Experience tour<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline secondary-cta is-style-outline--2\" id=\"host-product-bottom-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/submissions-management-platform\/\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.156), 1rem);\">View product &amp; features<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tertiary-cta has-medium-font-size\" id=\"host-8-others-bottom-cta\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">But we&#8217;re not alone in the space &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/resources\/best-award-management-software\/\" title=\"\">here are 8 others you may wish to consider<\/a> (even if we would prefer you choose us!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group au_row is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-527f440d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border au_img\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44104 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:40px;object-fit:cover;width:80px;height:80px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/mused.co\/wpadmin2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/11\/guy-armitage-zealous-1.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group au_txt_block wp-container-content-9dbf05af has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c4ee154b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/team\/guyarmitage\/\" title=\"\">Guy Armitage<\/a> is the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/?utm_source=guy_armitage&amp;utm_medium=blog_footer&amp;utm_campaign=founder_insight&amp;utm_id=founder_insight\" title=\"\">Zealous <\/a>and author of &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/everyoneiscreative.org\/?utm_source=guy_armitage&amp;utm_medium=blog_footer&amp;utm_campaign=founder_insight&amp;utm_id=founder_insight\" title=\"\">Everyone is Creative<\/a>&#8220;. 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