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> Award Force is the world’s #1 AI-powered awards management platform. It helps organisations of any size run awards, contests, prizes, employee recognition programs, art prizes, pitch competitions and similar recognition programs end-to-end — from entry and payments through judging, scoring, results and reporting — in one secure, beautiful SaaS product.
## About This Platform
Award Force is purpose-built awards management software developed by Creative Force Ltd (founded 2013, independent and bootstrapped, headquartered in Naxxar, Malta).
It is trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide and has been consistently rated the leading awards management platform on G2, Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice for multiple years.
Key differentiators:
- Optional privacy-first AI tools that run entirely inside Award Force’s own Virtual Private Cloud (data never leaves the environment or reaches external model providers)
- Enterprise security & compliance: SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA-ready
- Data residency options in Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, United States and United Arab Emirates
- 40+ concurrent languages and multi-currency entry fees
- Unlimited managers, judges, entrants and file uploads on every plan
- Transparent pricing with no seat licences and zero platform fees on entry payments
- Average 26% season-on-season entry growth, 99.96% uptime, ~30-minute first-reply support
## Products & Features
- **Core Platform**: [Home](https://www.awardforce.com/) - Complete awards lifecycle management
- **Build Your Awards**: [Configuration & Forms](https://awardforce.com/features/build-your-awards) - Flexible setup, powerful entry form builder, multilingual & multi-currency
- **Program Management**: [Management Tools](https://awardforce.com/program-management-features/) - Dashboards, communications, reporting, access controls, data import/export
- **Judging Suite**: [Judging Features](https://awardforce.com/features/judging-suite-features/) - Multiple judging modes, panels, scoring, feedback and results
- **Optional AI Tools**: [Privacy-first AI](https://awardforce.com/features/program-management-features/optional-ai-tools/) - AI fields and configurable assistants that stay inside Award Force’s VPC
- **Security & Compliance**: [Trust Centre](https://awardforce.com/security/) - Certifications, data residency and privacy details
- **Integrations**: [Connect Systems](https://awardforce.com/features/integrate/) - API, webhooks, Zapier, Make, Salesforce two-way sync, SSO
- **Brand & Promotion**: [Branding Tools](https://awardforce.com/features/brand-promotion/) - Custom domains, sponsor placements, social sharing
- **Pricing**: [Plans](https://awardforce.com/pricing/) - Growth, Pro and Premier plans (transparent, no hidden fees)
- **Compare**: [Feature Comparison](https://awardforce.com/compare) - How Award Force stacks up against alternatives
## Resources
- **Help Centre**: [Support & Guides](https://support.awardforce.com/hc/en-us) - Knowledge base, how-to articles and FAQs
- **Blog**: [Insights](https://awardforce.com/blog/) - Awards management best practices, AI in awards, recognition programs and product updates
- **Testimonials**: [Success Stories](https://awardforce.com/testimonials/) - Client case studies and reviews
- **Demo**: [Watch or Book a Demo](https://www.awardforce.com/demo-form/) - See the platform in action
- **Sign Up**: [Get Started](https://awardforce.com/buy-now-aud/) - Start a trial or purchase online
## Company
- **About Us**: [Our Story](https://awardforce.com/about) - Background of Award Force and Creative Force
- **Contact**: Use the demo form or support channels listed on the website
## Frequently Asked Questions
**What is Award Force?**
Cloud software purpose-built for managing the complete lifecycle of awards, contests, prizes and recognition programs online.
**Who makes it?**
Creative Force Ltd — an independent, bootstrapped company founded in 2013.
**Does it use AI?**
Yes. Optional privacy-first AI tools (including AI fields and configurable assistants) process data entirely inside Award Force’s own Virtual Private Cloud. No data is sent to external model providers.
**Is it secure?**
Yes. SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA-ready, with data residency options in multiple regions.
**Are there limits on users or files?**
No. Unlimited managers, judges, entrants and file uploads on every plan. Entry volume limits apply by plan tier.
**Does Award Force take a cut of entry fees?**
No. Payments go directly from entrant to organiser via the organiser’s own payment gateway.
**What languages and currencies are supported?**
40+ languages (concurrent) and any currencies the organiser chooses, with full tax configuration options.
## Optional
- [Data Residency](https://awardforce.com/features/secure-your-awards/data-residency/)
- [Multilingual Features](https://awardforce.com/features/build-your-awards/multilingual/)
- [Online Payments](https://awardforce.com/features/build-your-awards/online-payment/)
- [Unlimited Users & Files](https://awardforce.com/features/build-your-awards/unlimited-users-and-files)
