Case Study: Creative Future streamlines writer award submissions with Zealous

Showcasing the work of under-represented writers

Creative Future, a UK-based organization that runs a national writing competition for underrepresented writers, faced the challenge of managing a complex submission process that involved postal, email, and online entries. This inefficient system created a significant administrative burden for their staff. They switched to the Zealous platform to streamline their operations and better scale their awards program.

By implementing Zealous, Creative Future moved its entire application process online, which simplified submissions for applicants and reduced administrative queries. The platform also allowed for optional donations and enabled judges to score entries remotely. As a result, Zealous helped Creative Future achieve a record number of submissions while saving a week's worth of staff time, allowing the organization to focus more on its mission.

Creative Future

Matt Freidson

Deputy Director