How Badges, Rank, and Rewards Work
In the Awardco Community, you can earn points and badges by actively participating in discussions, posting content, and engaging with others. These points contribute to both your rank progression and unlocking rewards. Badges provide an additional layer of recognition for specific accomplishments and contributions, and they also contribute to your overall points tally.
Ranks and Rewards
As you earn points, you progress through different ranks. Each rank unlocks new rewards and privileges. Here's the updated rank structure:
Level 1: Beginner
Points: 0-199
Level 2: Bronze
Points: 200-599
Rewards: “Recognize” Hat, Community Lanyard
Level 3: Silver
Points: 600-999
Rewards: “Recognize” Hoodie, Yeti Tumbler, AMA (Ask Me Anything) Access
Level 4: Gold
Points: 1000-1499
Rewards: “Recognize” Backpack, Recognize Blanket, Awardco Academy Access
Level 5: Champion
Points: 1500+
Rewards: Recognize Summit Tickets, Bose Speaker, Moderator Permissions
Earning Points and Badges
How to Earn Points:
- Participate in Discussions: Post comments, share insights, and engage with your community.
- Complete User Tasks: Upload a profile picture, fill in your bio, or link your social profiles.
- Engage with Content: Like, comment on posts, and share helpful tips or knowledge.
- Contribute Content: Host Office Hours, write blog posts, or lead community events.
- Monthly Challenges & Events: Participate in community challenges or hack-a-thons.
How to Earn Badges:
Badges recognize specific contributions and activities. They come with points that contribute to your overall rank. Here’s how you can earn badges:
- Community Engagement Badges – These badges reward you for regular participation:
- Photogenic Badge (Earned by uploading a profile picture)
- Contributor Badges (Earned by answering questions)
- Commenter Badge (Earned by commenting on others' ideas and posts)
- Like Badge (Earned by liking answers and posts)
- Name Dropper (Earned by mentioning someone in a discussion [like this: @Name])
- Advoacy Badges – These badges recognize members who have completed an act of advocacy.
- Be a Reference Badge
- Customer Story Badge
- G2 Review Badge
- Refer a Colleague Badge
- Share Awardco on LinkedIn Badge
Limited Edition Badges
We periodically run special campaigns where you can earn limited-edition badges. These badges are often tied to specific community events, seasonal challenges, or campaigns. For example:
- Badge of the Month – Each month, contribute to a designated discussion and earn a unique badge by providing thoughtful insights. Head to the Announcements section to learn about each month's featured badge and how to qualify.
How to Get Started
- Earn Points & Badges: Start by participating in discussions, completing tasks, or contributing content to earn points and badges.
- Watch Your Rank Grow: As you accumulate points, you’ll move up in rank, unlocking exciting new rewards and perks.
- Enjoy Your Rewards: From community swag to special access and tickets, each rank comes with its own set of perks. Badges enhance your profile and contribute to your progress.
Join in, participate actively, earn badges, and climb the ranks to enjoy all the rewards our community has to offer!
