> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help-empuls.xoxoday.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Types of awards > Learn about the different award types available in Empuls and how they support your recognition programme. An award is a form of recognition that includes a badge, a certificate, and the option to include a monetary value. You can give awards to anyone in your organisation — team members, managers, and colleagues — to acknowledge their hard work or positive attributes. Granting awards may be subject to restrictions defined by the Super Admin. Empuls supports four award configurations, each suited to a different recognition scenario. ### 1. Spot awards Spot awards are great for in-the-moment recognition. Use this option when you want to allow award givers to give awards without requiring approvals. This award type supports all reward configurations: fixed or range-based points, gift cards, certificates, and team rewards. Spot award flow diagram showing instant recognition without approvals ### 2. Approval-based awards Use approval-based awards when you want employees to nominate colleagues for awards that need a review before being issued. Four personas are involved: * **Nominator** — Identifies the individual or team that deserves an award and submits a nomination. * **Nominee** — The individual or group nominated. Nominees are not informed about the nomination process until the award is approved. * **First-level approver** — Reviews the nomination and decides whether it should move forward. * **Final-level approver** — The final authority on award nominations. Can approve nominations only if sufficient budget is available. Simple approval-based award flow showing nominator, nominee, first-level approver, and final-level approver roles **Jury approval-based awards** are an enterprise-only variant of this type. A jury panel rates nominations on a 10-point scale, and a moderator makes the final selection. Contact your account manager or CSM to enable jury awards. Jury approval-based award flow diagram showing the jury panel rating process ### 3. Incentives Ideal for motivating employees to achieve predefined targets or milestones. Employees or teams claim rewards manually after successfully completing measurable goals. The process: Admin defines the goal → Employee completes the goal → Employee claims the award → Approver reviews and approves → Reward is issued. Incentive award process flow from goal definition through reward issuance ### 4. Point distribution * **Fixed** — The reward points remain the same for all recipients. The award presenter cannot modify the allocation. * **Range** — The Super Admin sets a minimum and maximum points range. The award presenter can allocate points within that range. Applicable only for Spot Recognition. ## Next steps Set up your first award by navigating to **Programs > Awards & Core Values > Create Award**. Questions or support? Email [cs@xoxoday.com](mailto:cs@xoxoday.com).