Creating a prize
1
Open the Prizes tab
Navigate to your event’s management page and click the Prizes tab.
2
Click Create Prize
Click the Create Prize button to open the prize creation form.
3
Fill in prize details
Enter the following information:
4
Select a category
Choose a prize category that determines how the winner is selected:
5
Link to a sponsor (optional)
Associate the prize with a sponsoring company. This links the prize to the sponsor’s branding and tracks which sponsors are providing prizes.
6
Save the prize
Click Save to add the prize to your event.
Managing prizes
From the Prizes tab you can:- View all prizes — see each prize’s title, category, value, linked sponsor, and winner status
- Edit prizes — update prize details, value, or category
- Delete prizes — remove prizes that are no longer offered
Assigning winners
Once judging is complete and the leaderboard is finalized:1
Select a prize
Click on the prize you want to assign a winner to.
2
Choose the winning project
Select the winning project from the list of submitted projects. For Community Choice prizes, the project with the most votes is the natural winner.
3
Confirm the assignment
Save the winner assignment. The winning team is displayed alongside the prize.
Tracking prize distribution
After assigning winners, track the status of prize distribution:- Assigned — winner has been selected
- Claimed — winner has acknowledged or received the prize
- Distributed — prize has been fully delivered
Coordinate with sponsors for sponsor-linked prizes to ensure timely delivery of prizes to winners.
Next steps
Leaderboard
View rankings to determine winners.
Sponsorships
Manage sponsors providing prizes.
Community Voting
Set up community voting for Community Choice prizes.