How to Set Up a People’s Choice Contest

How to Set Up a People’s Choice Contest

Watch one of the videos below to discover how to set up your People's Choice contest.

1. Setting Up People's Choice for an Inactive Event

Objective

To activate and set up a People's Choice contest for an inactive event in the pageant system.

Key Steps

  1. Log in to the system and navigate to My Dashboard.

  2. Click on the pageant where you want to activate People's Choice and select Manage.

  3. Scroll down to find the inactive event for the current year and click Manage.

  4. Click on Edit Event Details and ensure all necessary information is correct.

  5. Save the changes and add contestants to the People's Choice contest.

  6. Select the age division and start adding contestants.

Cautionary Notes

  • Do not add a new event, always select the inactive event to activate People's Choice.

  • Adjust the end date and time if needed (recommended to end one hour before crowning).

  • Double-check contestant information to avoid errors in the People's Choice contest.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Pre-selected filters and settings will save time, no need to alter them.

  • Consider ending the People's Choice contest one hour before crowning for best practices.

  • Upload contestant headshots promptly after setting up the contest to complete the process efficiently.

 

2. Setting Up People's Choice Contest

Objective

The objective of this SOP is to guide you through setting up a People's Choice contest for an event that has not been created yet on the platform.

Key Steps

  1. Log in to the platform and click on "My Dashboard."

  2. Click on "Manage" under the profile for which you want to create the event.

  3. If the "Pageant" option is not highlighted, make sure to select it and then click on "Manage."

  4. If the event you need to create the People's Choice for is not listed, click on "Add Event" instead of editing a historic event.

  5. Fill out the necessary information on the prompted page and click "Save."

  6. The People's Choice contest will be pre-scheduled with all the required settings.

  7. You will be redirected to set up your People's Choice contest, which is automatically scheduled three weeks before the pageant at 5 p.m.

  8. Click an age division to add your contestant's headshots.

Cautionary Notes

  • Avoid editing historic events to set up the People's Choice contest as it may lead to issues.

  • Ensure all the necessary information is filled out accurately before saving to prevent errors in the contest setup.

  • Adjust the end date and time if needed (recommended to end one hour before crowning).

Tips for Efficiency

  • Familiarize yourself with the platform's layout and navigation to quickly access the necessary sections.

  • Double-check the event details before saving to ensure the People's Choice contest is set up correctly the first time.

  • If you encounter any issues or have questions, reach out to the support team for assistance promptly.

 

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