Manager comments are internal notes that program managers can leave on entries in Award Force. These comments are visible only to program managers.
Manager comments:
- Are not visible to judges or entrants
- Are not included in feedback rounds
- Do not influence judging outcomes
They exist purely to support internal program management.
When should manager comments be used?
Manager comments can be useful in a wide range of scenarios, including:
- Leaving notes related to billing or payments
- Providing context about an entry or entrant for other managers
- Recording internal thoughts or observations for future reference
Programs that use moderation are especially encouraged to use manager comments. Because moderation decisions are applied only once per entry, manager comments help other managers understand why an entry was approved or rejected.
How to leave a manager comment
Manager comments can be added from two locations within an entry.
- In the Manage workspace, go to Entries
- Click the entry name or ID number
- Add your comment in either of the following locations
- 'Overview' tab: use this location for high-level notes about the entry
- 'Entry' tab: use this location while reviewing the entry content itself
- Click Save comment
Can manager comments be exported?
Yes. Manager comments are included by default in the entries export within the 'Comments' column. These comments can also be included in custom exports if required. Learn more in Ultimate guide to exports.
Good to know
- Manager comments are visible only to program managers and are never shared with entrants or judges.
- They are excluded from feedback rounds and do not affect judging results.
- Manager comments are included in standard entries exports. Custom exports can also include manager comments if needed.