AwardStage

What AwardStage is

AwardStage is software for collecting entries or nominations and organizing judging for awards programmes. Its drag-and-drop builder lets organizers create a customized awards landing page or full website. Entry forms can use different field types and category-specific information, and entrants can save entries as drafts before submitting. They can also add supporting documents, video, and audio to a form. Organizers can create judging rounds and juries, allocate entries, and score submissions against multiple criteria; anonymous judging is available. Stripe integration supports online entry fees and event ticket sales. An event ticketing module can be added for a fee on any tier. Plans are billed per awards programme per year. Standard is $2,835 a year and Pro is $4,221 a year; both prices include a 10% discount through 31 October 2026. Enterprise pricing is available by contacting AwardStage. A 14-day trial provides full access without payment details. The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web. It describes role- and permission-based access controls, optional multi-factor authentication, Cyber Essentials certification, and GDPR compliance. Data is stored in AWS data centres in EEA locations. Plans include an online resource centre and access to a UK-based support team.

Who it suits

AwardStage suits organizers who need to collect submissions and run structured judging, from programmes just starting out to established awards. Its Enterprise plan is aimed at multi-awards bodies, publishers, and large independent awards.

Limits

Standard allows up to 249 submissions, 30 categories, 50 judges, five administrators, and 10GB of file capacity. Pro allows 250–999 submissions and up to 100 categories, with unlimited judges, administrators, and file capacity. Enterprise lists unlimited submissions and programme resources; its price is available by contact.

Getting started

1. Open the AwardStage website.
2. Start the 14-day trial for full access without entering payment details.
3. Choose a plan based on the programme’s submission, judge, administrator, and file needs.
4. Build an awards landing page or website and configure entry forms.
5. Set up judging rounds and juries, then allocate entries to judges.

Verdict

Choose AwardStage to manage submissions and judging in one awards programme, especially if you need configurable forms, judging rounds, and anonymous assessment. Standard starts at $2,835 a year and has limits on submissions, judges, administrators, and file capacity; larger programmes can consider Pro or contact AwardStage about Enterprise.