The judging features provided by Award Force are flexible and powerful enough to fit your needs. Below you'll find a list of recommended steps to tackle the judging configuration to set your program up for success.
- Decide which judging mode(s) you want to use
- Go to Setup guide > Judging in your account and follow the steps to configure judging or utilise the new judging fast start. For more information, see our guide: Utilising the judging fast start.
You'll need to:- create a score set(s),
- create scoring criteria (VIP judging mode only)
- add round dates,
- add your judges
- and create as many panels as you need
Tip: don't hesitate to contact support if you need help. - Add yourself as a judge to the panel so you can test the set-up
- Use the Preview judging button at Entries > Judge entries to test the judging configuration
- Communicate with your judges using broadcasts.
When you are ready to open judging, you can use the broadcast feature to notify your judges. Go to Judging > Progress, select the relevant score set round to reveal all the judges who have assigned entries and click Broadcast to send them an email.
Tip: when creating passwords or giving instructions to users for their passwords, be sure to follow best security guidelines. Passwords should be a minimum of 12 characters and contain a mix of numbers, letters, and special characters.
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