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AwardStar™. Online Award Programs, Made Friendly
AwardStar is new online awards management program that streamlines the process of administering contests, submitting and judging entries, and processing payments. AwardStar launched its easy-to-use, customizable web application to help associations and other organizations manage their entire awards programs with less time, less frustration and lower costs.
This practical and essential tool is designed for organizations that are considering implementing an awards program for the first time, are currently running an awards program manually, or are currently using an online awards programs now but are seeking a more user-friendly, customizable and affordable online system. “As former president of a professional association, I understand the value of awards programs and the complexities of implementing them. AwardStar allows associations to strengthen retention, engage members, and position their organization as a leader in their industry. It also helps them raise revenue without having to make a large financial investment in support resources. This is especially crucial in this current recession,” said George Couris, President of AwardStar.
Association members use AwardStar to manage their account, pay online, and upload multiple entries, pictures, video, and other supporting materials. The administrator has complete oversight and can easily assign judges, monitor status and access applicant and judge information at any time. Judges are able to review the entries and supporting materials easily at their convenience. AwardStar offers users the flexibility and convenience of accessing the program from anywhere in the world, 24/7.
People who visit the AwardStar website will be able to browse a through a list of short video demos to become acquainted with the online platform and get a feel for the administrative, applicant, and judge experiences. In addition, AwardStar offers educational webinars for organizations who want to learn more about how the program can work for them. To help support and strengthen their clients’ programs, AwardStar offers a complementary suite of services through its affiliation with Pepper Group, a full-service marketing agency. These include event planning, trophies/awards, program branding, web, video and print materials. For more information about AwardStar or to schedule a webinar, visit www.awardstaronline.com.
About AwardStar
AwardStar is a customizable online awards entry system that provides associations, institutions and other organizations with the ability to manage their entire awards program with less time, less frustration and lower costs. The web-based application provides the organization, entrants, and judges with a user-friendly interface and the ability to participate from anywhere in the world, 24/7. With AwardStar, organizations can execute a superior awards program that meets their goals and saves them money. AwardStar is based in Palatine, Illinois.