Award Force Launches Secure AI Tools for Awards Programs

Award Force, the world's leading awards management platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking suite of AI tools specifically designed for awards programs, marking a significant advancement in how competitions and recognition initiatives are managed globally. The company, headquartered in Naxxar, Malta, introduced these capabilities with a strong emphasis on security and privacy, distinguishing itself from competitors by operating entirely within its own secure virtual private cloud (VPC). This ensures that all data remains private, fully compliant, and never leaves the Award Force environment, addressing growing concerns about data security in AI applications. The announcement was made by Managing Director Richard de Nys, who emphasized that the initiative was not about adding just another AI feature but building a responsible foundation for the future that supports awards managers in meaningful, practical ways while protecting data integrity at every step.

The core of this launch is the introduction of AI fields, the first feature in the new AI tools suite, which allows program managers to use natural language prompts to analyze entries, summarize content, generate consistent feedback, and assist judging processes directly within the Force platform. Key players include Award Force's leadership team and clients worldwide, with the tools offering optional participation—program managers must actively opt in to enable AI features, ensuring total isolation for organizations not yet ready to adopt the technology. Users can also choose from trusted LLM models such as Claude Sonnet, GPT OSS, and Qwen3, depending on location, providing flexibility without compromising on the privacy, security, and control that Award Force clients have always relied on. The company's approach prioritizes a secure, privacy-first methodology, with all AI interactions handled internally to prevent external data sharing or third-party access, reinforcing its commitment to confidentiality and user trust.

This launch represents the initial step in a broader initiative by Award Force to deliver a family of intelligent, secure AI features across its platform, with future releases planned to expand capabilities while adhering to principles of safety, fairness, and practicality. The impact is poised to empower awards program managers to work smarter, faster, and more fairly, enhancing efficiency in entry analysis, feedback generation, and judging support without sacrificing data protection. For those interested in exploring these innovative tools further, they can Learn more about the optional AI tools and how they integrate into Award Force's award-winning software ecosystem, which is trusted by organizations globally to recognize excellence in their fields.