Nomination Admin Guide: Announcing Nominations

You need either Nominations Manager or Nominations Admin permissions to announce nominations.

Understanding Nomination Announcements

What Announcing Nominees Does

When you announce nominees:

✅ Nominees receive an email notification
✅ They can view all submissions written about them in the app
✅ Recognition happens before winners are selected
✅ Everyone nominated feels appreciated

Why Announce Nominees Separately

Announcing nominees before selecting winners:

✅ Provides recognition to everyone nominated
✅ Allows nominees to read meaningful feedback
✅ Creates a positive experience regardless of winning
✅ Builds anticipation for winner announcement
✅ Celebrates broader contributions

Best Practice: Many colleagues value reading heartfelt submissions about them more than winning. Announcing nominees ensures everyone nominated receives recognition.

Accessing Nomination Results

Step 1: Navigate to Manage Page

Click Nominations in the sidebar
Click Manage in the top right
Find the closed nomination you want to announce

Step 2: View Results

Locate your nomination in the list
Click View results

You'll see the results page with two main sections.

Understanding the Results Page

Nomination Summary Section

The summary section displays key statistics about your nomination:

Available metrics:

Total number of submissions
Number of unique nominees
Participation rate
Submission period dates

Info tab: View the original nomination details including:

Nomination name and description
Eligibility criteria
Values associated
Submission settings

Use this data to:

Assess nomination engagement
Identify participation patterns
Report on recognition activity
Plan future nominations

Nominees Section

The nominees section displays all nominated colleagues with their submission details.

Default view: Nominees are listed in order of nomination count (most to least).

Available actions:

Filter nominees by criteria
Sort by different metrics
View individual submissions
Read detailed feedback

Viewing Individual Submissions

How to Read Nominations

Find the nominee in the list
Click the down arrow next to "Nominations"
View all submissions for that nominee

What you'll see:

Name of the nominator
Company value selected
Written explanation for the nomination
Submission date

Reviewing Submissions Before Announcing

Best Practice: Review submissions before announcing to:

✅ Ensure appropriate content
✅ Identify nominees with exceptional feedback
✅ Understand nomination themes
✅ Prepare for judging process

Filtering and Sorting Nominees

Filter Options

Use filters to focus on specific nominees:

Filter by:

Department
Team
Office location
Number of nominations received
Values selected

Example use cases:

View only nominees from Sales team
Filter nominees with 5+ submissions
Show nominees associated with specific values

Sort Options

Change how nominees are displayed:

Sort by:

Number of nominations (default – highest first)
Alphabetical order (A-Z or Z-A)
Department
Most recent nomination received

When to use different sorts:

Number of nominations: Identify top nominees quickly
Alphabetical: Find specific individuals easily
Most recent: See late submissions first

Announcing Nominees

When to Announce Nominees

Announce nominees:

✅ After reviewing all submissions
✅ Before selecting winners
✅ When you want to provide recognition to all nominees
✅ As part of your celebration strategy

Timing considerations:

Announce nominees 1-2 weeks after submissions close
Allow time for judging between nominee and winner announcements
Consider timing around company events or meetings

How to Announce Nominees

On the results page, click Announce nominations
A message box appears
Add an optional message to all nominees
Click Send

Crafting Your Announcement Message

The optional message appears in the email to all nominees.

Message best practices:

Keep it brief: 2-3 sentences maximum.

Include:

Congratulations on being nominated
What the nomination represents
When winners will be announced (if applicable)
How to view their submissions

Example message: "Congratulations on being nominated for Star of the Quarter! Your colleagues have recognised your outstanding contributions. Log in to Mo to read what they wrote about you. Winners will be announced on 15th October."

Tone:

Positive and celebratory
Professional but warm
Clear and direct

What Happens After Announcing

Immediate effects:

Email notifications sent: All nominees receive an email notification containing:

Congratulations message
Your optional custom message
Link to view their submissions in Mo

In-app access: Nominees can log in to Mo and:

View all submissions written about them
Read detailed feedback from colleagues
See which values were associated with their nominations
Feel appreciated for their contributions

Nominee experience: Nominees cannot see other nominees or voting details until winners are announced.

After Announcing Nominees

Next Steps in the Process

Review for winner selection:
- Re-read submissions with judging criteria in mind
- Apply your evaluation framework
- Discuss with collaborators
Select winners:
- Evaluate based on submission quality and quantity
- Consider alignment with company values
- Apply consistent judging criteria
Announce winners:
- Follow separate process for winner announcement
- Attach rewards if applicable
- Enable community celebration