Award Force
Award Force: A specialized awards platform with deep judging workflows and clear annual pricing. Ranked #18 of 31 in Application Management Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for awards programs with complex judging.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAwards programs with complex judging
- Free planNo
- Paid from$3,250/yr
- Scoring and rubricsYes
- Founded2013
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Multiple judging modes, panels, assignments and score matrices
- Conditional entry forms, staged workflows and public voting
- AI tools, payments, exports and broad integration options
Where it doesn't
- Web-only platform
- Growth limits annual entries to 10k
- Premier pricing is based on a custom solution
Our verdict on Award Force
Award Force is a cloud-based awards management platform for organisations running awards, recognition programs, contests and submission programs. It combines configurable entry forms, entrant access, judge assignments, scoring, voting, multi-stage reviews, results management, reporting, payments and integrations. Its focus is awards rather than broad application programs, making it a strong fit for teams managing structured judging across small-business awards, recognition programs or larger global networks.
The published annual plans separate core judging capacity from branding, payment, language and integration needs. Growth costs $3,250 per year and includes a configurable entry process, all judging modes, unlimited managers and users, up to 10k annual entries, AI tools and a 10MB file-upload limit. Pro costs $6,500 per year and adds branding, a custom domain, entry fees in any currency, multiple languages, email broadcast communication, an integration marketplace and an API. Premier is a custom solution for major submission volumes, with enterprise-grade security options, a dedicated account manager, support and an application uptime SLA.
Judging is the standout area. Award Force supports VIP, qualifying, top-pick and public-voting modes, alongside judge panels, assignments, progress monitoring, score matrices and real-time results. Configurable notifications support multi-stage workflows, while leaderboards, reports, data exports and bulk entry downloads support administration after judging. Integrations include Zapier, Make, Salesforce, WordPress, Zoom, Xero, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Eventbrite, Mailchimp and Dropbox. Choose Award Force when awards-specific judging depth, payment collection and workflow control matter most. Teams seeking a broader application platform beyond awards, or a non-web deployment, should consider an alternative.
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Award Force pricing
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Award Force fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $3,250/yr |
| Scoring and rubrics | Yes |
| Reviewer collaboration | Yes |
| Applicant portal | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
| Reporting and analytics | Yes |
| Payment collection | Yes |
| Supported programs | Awards |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: Zapier, Make, Salesforce, WordPress, Zoom, Xero … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | awardforce.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Award Force integrations
Award Force lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Zapier
- Make
- Salesforce
- WordPress
- Zoom
- Xero
- Google Sheets
- Google Forms
- Eventbrite
- Mailchimp
- Dropbox
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Alternatives to Award Force
- OpenWaterA broad platform for managing complex applications, reviews, workflows, funding, and reporting.9.3
- SubmittableA broad platform for managing applications, reviews, payments, and program funds.9.2
- ReviewrA strong fit for grantmakers that need controlled reviews, scoring and post-award tracking.9.0
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