Results & Awards
Everyone Trusts
Real-time rankings across multiple competition types, one-click winner assignment, and full control over when results go public. No spreadsheet formulas, no last-minute panic.
Competition Types
HackHQ supports three types of competitions that can run simultaneously. Submissions organize themselves during the submission process - teams pick a track and opt into challenges, so you get pre-sorted brackets with no manual work.
Grand Prizes
Everyone competes
Main awards that all submissions compete for. Every project is ranked against every other. Ideal for Best Overall, Most Innovative, or People's Choice.
Tracks
Pick one
Teams pick one track during submission (AI/ML, Mobile App, Web Platform). Each track has its own rankings and awards, so projects compete against similar projects.
Bonus Challenges
Opt into any
Sponsor or partner prizes for teams using specific technologies. Teams check all that apply during submission. Great for "Best Use of AWS" or "Twilio Integration Prize."
Award System
Each competition can have multiple awards. Assign winners directly from the results page, with ranked placements and custom prizes.
Ranked Awards
Traditional placement awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for each competition. Assign winners with one click from the rankings view. Configure as many ranked positions as you need.
Auto-suggested based on final rankings
Named awards too (Best Design, Audience Choice)
Flexible Prizes
Attach monetary values or non-monetary prizes to any award. Mix and match across competitions to create the prize structure your sponsors and participants expect.
Cash prizes, cloud credits, hardware
Mentorship, internships, accelerator spots
You Control the Announcement
Results calculate in real time as judges submit scores, but stay private until you're ready to share them.
Private Until Announced
Results are visible only to organizers by default. Reveal them during a live ceremony, share with participants afterward, or keep them internal. You decide the timing.
CSV Export
Export complete results including all scores, rankings, judge assignments, and award details. Perfect for stakeholder reports, sponsor summaries, or your own records.
Frequently Asked Questions
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