If you’ve ever managed an awards show with a spreadsheet, an inbox, and a prayer — you know the nightmare. Late submissions. Incomplete data. Confused entrants. Endless email chains. And judging sessions that feel more like crime scene investigations than celebrations of excellence.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

At Yangaroo Awards, we’ve seen what happens when organizations try to cobble together patchwork systems — and we’ve helped hundreds of clients transition to a smoother, smarter way to manage submissions. Here’s how to avoid the chaos and stay firmly in control.

The Problem with Manual & Franken-Systems

Spreadsheets, Dropbox folders, disconnected forms, and endless emails might work — until they don’t. These are just a few of the pain points we hear from awards coordinators every season:

• “We had no way of validating the submission data, so we missed entire fields.”
• “Entrants submitted the wrong file types and formats — and we didn’t catch it until it was too late.”
• “Half our entries were late because no one saw the reminders.”
• “It took days just to get materials organized before judging began.”
• “We had to redo judging because of a misalignment between submission data and ballots.”

These aren’t small problems — they lead to missed deadlines, frustrated entrants, and lost credibility for your show.

How Yangaroo Awards Puts You Back in Control

Yangaroo Awards was built to solve these problems — not just with a modern interface, but with the most complete and customizable toolset in the business.

For Submitters: A Smooth, Smart Experience

• Advanced Submission Forms
  With conditional fields, nested rules, and customizable sections, you can guide each entrant through the process and make sure nothing gets skipped or submitted incorrectly.
• Real-Time Validation
  Flag missing fields, wrong file types, or invalid data before the submit button is even clicked.
• Metadata Integrations
  Connect directly with trusted metadata partners like Muso.ai to ensure submissions include accurate, verified information — reducing errors and review cycles.

For Admins: Total Visibility and Flexibility

• Custom Admin Grids
  Organize, view, and filter submission data your way — with customizable columns, tags, flags, and sorting tools.
• Processing Workflows
  Set up end-to-end workflows for internal review, approvals, compliance checks, or even secondary vetting. The system routes everything automatically.
• Smooth Transition to Judging
  Seamlessly move data and media into the adjudication environment — ensuring accuracy and minimizing prep time.
• Team Collaboration
  Assign roles, leave notes, and work in real-time with your team across submissions.
• Reporting & Exporting
  Create detailed reports for internal tracking, jury coordination, or external auditing — all exportable in your preferred format.

And When You Need Help? You Get the Best

Yangaroo’s support team doesn’t just answer tickets — they understand award shows. With over a decade of experience supporting high-profile programs, our team helps you troubleshoot, configure, and keep your show moving — with phone, email, and after-hours support that goes way beyond the industry standard.

From Chaos to Confidence

The submission phase shouldn’t be the hardest part of your awards cycle — it should be the moment you start building excitement. With Yangaroo Awards, you can replace anxiety with automation, confusion with clarity, and headaches with high-fives.