OpenWater is a cloud‑based platform designed to manage end‑to‑end processes for awards, grants, scholarships, abstract submissions, and multi‑round reviews. It centralizes submission collection, review workflows, automated emails, reporting, and integrations with CRM/AMS systems. The platform supports large file uploads, conditional logic in forms, multi‑stage judging, and custom program websites. It also offers tools for hybrid and virtual conferences, including session scheduling, streaming, mobile app integration, and speaker management. Its application and event modules enable organizations to run complex programs without spreadsheets or manual coordination.

Key Features

Submission Collection & Advanced Forms Enables structured submission intake with flexible configuration.

• Drag‑and‑drop form builder
• Conditional logic, large file support, letters of recommendation

Multi‑Round Review Management Streamlines judging with dedicated reviewer tools.

• Score or rank submissions online
• Reviewer dashboards with assigned items

Automated Emails & Communication Keeps applicants, reviewers, and admins informed.

• Configurable email templates
• Automated status updates and reminders

Reporting & Analytics Provides insights across programs.

• Custom reporting engine
• Exports to Excel, PDF, CSV, Word, JSON

CRM/AMS Integrations Ensures data consistency and streamlined login.

• Integrates with major systems (e.g., iMIS, Personify)
• Bi‑directional sync and SSO workflows

Event & Abstract Management Manages conference content and attendee experiences.

• Abstract collection, peer review, scheduling
• Mobile app sync and virtual/hybrid conference tools

Application Websites Dedicated branded websites for programs.

• Submission portals
• Showcase winners and participants

Admin Tools & Dashboards Improves visibility and control over workflows.

• Pipeline tracking
• Judging progress monitoring

Benefits

Centralized Program Management Unifies all application and review processes.

• Eliminates spreadsheets and fragmented systems
• Reduces administrative overhead

Improved Review Efficiency Structured workflows reduce reviewer burden.

• Easy scoring and ranking flows
• Clear reviewer assignments

Greater Application Quality & Volume User‑friendly submission improves applicant engagement.

• Intuitive forms
• Automated guidance and reminders

Data‑Driven Decisions Robust analytics support program improvement.

• Submission insights
• Reviewer performance metrics

Enhanced Event Delivery Supports hybrid, virtual, and in‑person conferences.

• Live streaming and on‑demand content
• Unified mobile and web experience

Integration‑First Workflow Keeps member and applicant data synchronized.

• CRM/AMS integrations
• Simple data exports for external systems