TESTIMONIALS
What our clients say
Based on stellar reviews on
Our team deals with over 80 different programs that are reviewed by 80 different
committees who each have 3-12 volunteers. OpenWater makes it easy for us to collect the information that needs
to be reviewed and enforce unique and diverse applicant requirements. This year, OpenWater has allowed our
team to process over 1,200 applications reviewed by around 320+ volunteers.
Delia Cruz N
Honors Nomination Coordinator
The American Physical Society
We use OpenWater not only for our awards programs, but also for grants, fellowships
and generally anything that requires an application or judging process. All of this in one central system that
integrates nicely with our association management system.
Reggie Henry, CAE
Chief Information & Engagement Officer
ASAE
ASHA uses the OpenWater platform for awards programs, grant and scholarship
applications, mentoring enrollment, course registration, volunteer applications and leadership programs. The
flexibility of the OpenWater platform functionality is crucial to efficiently and successfully manage these
various types of programs, each with unique requirements.
Jill Straniero
Digital Product Manager
American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
OpenWater is a company that treats you with a personal touch and we find that of
great value. We have enjoyed the relationship we have built with them and have come to rely on them for the
support that we need to continue to grow our program.
Joanne Schecter
Chapter Relations
American Advertising Federation
The Awards and Prizes team at the Institution of Engineering and Technology
operates several awards, prizes and scholarship schemes, all with different entry and reporting requirements.
The flexibility and functionality of the platform has led to many improvements and efficiencies in how IET
awards are run. The support from the OpenWater team has been excellent.
Linda Deleay
Awards & Prizes Manager
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Applications are very intuitive and easy to build (even with layers of complexity
and if/then processes, and judging options are very customizable, reporting options are extensive and
detailed. I did not have any experience building an application and do not come from a technical background,
but I was able to build our application without issues due to the ease of using the program and the prompt and
helpful assistance of customer support.
Laura Beth Hooper
Operations and Development Specialist
DirectWomen
Our team deals with over 80 different programs that are reviewed by 80 different
committees who each have 3-12 volunteers. OpenWater makes it easy for us to collect the information that needs
to be reviewed and enforce unique and diverse applicant requirements. This year, OpenWater has allowed our
team to process over 1,200 applications reviewed by around 320+ volunteers.
Delia Cruz N
Honors Nomination Coordinator
The American Physical Society
APPLICATION & REVIEW CLOUD
Grow your programs with less stress
A proven platform used by hundreds of organizations including ASAE to streamline and simplify your submission
and review process for awards, abstracts, grants, scholarships, and more.
Website Builder
Wow applicants and raise the prestige of your award, through an OpenWater awards website.
Online form builder
Collect large files, set conditional logic, accept letters of recommendation — all using our drag and drop form builder.
Efficient Multi-Round Review
Reviewers log in, see their assigned submissions and submit their scores right in the system. Easy.
Gallery
Showcase your winners with our automated gallery.
Robust Reporting
Make smarter, data-backed decisions with powerful custom reporting and built-in analytics.
Email Wizard
Everyone stays in the loop with our Email Wizard. Create mobile-optimized email campaigns that look great — all by yourself.
Deep Integrations
Connect OpenWater to system for a fast, reliable, sign-in process and bi-directional sync.
With Traditional Awards Management Software
With OpenWater Application & Review Cloud
With OpenWater Application & Review Cloud
Multiple systems are inevitable
Most online award management solutions begin and end with entry collection. Tracking, judging and
logistics must be handled by hand, via email or on spreadsheets.
One system is all you need
With OpenWater Awards, all tasks – by entrants, judges, chairs and administrators – are handled in one
unified, fully integrated solution. Juggling is for the circus – not your awards program.
Look and feel is random
Many awards solutions force entrants to a seemingly unconnected site to upload their materials. This
confuses users – and even costs associations revenue when submissions are abandoned.
Branding is consistent
When you use OpenWater Awards, our team creates a custom-branded upload portal that matches your existing
website and visual identity. Users will know they’re in a place they can trust.
Information is scattershot
Who’s started an entry? Who’s completed one? Which judges are finished? Which haven’t started? Without
real-time reporting and analytics, it’s almost impossible to tell. And if you’re not informed, you can’t
make informed decisions.
You’re always in the know
OpenWater Awards’ advanced analytics capabilities eliminate confusion and simplify internal and external
communication. Key reminders are sent automatically, and it’s easy to tell the status of any action item
With OpenWater Application & Review Cloud
One system is all you need
With OpenWater Awards, all tasks – by entrants, judges, chairs and administrators – are handled in one
unified, fully integrated solution. Juggling is for the circus – not your awards program.
Branding is consistent
When you use OpenWater Awards, our team creates a custom-branded upload portal that matches your existing
website and visual identity. Users will know they’re in a place they can trust.
You’re always in the know
OpenWater Awards’ advanced analytics capabilities eliminate confusion and simplify internal and external
communication. Key reminders are sent automatically, and it’s easy to tell the status of any action item