Here is exactly how every Ballots contest works — from creation to results.
Partners — schools, companies, or communities — create a contest on Ballots, define categories, and invite nominees. Every contest is verified before going live.
Nominees receive an invitation link and must accept before appearing on the ballot. Only approved nominees are visible to voters.
When voting opens, anyone can vote — no account required. Choose a category, pick your nominee, enter your email, and pay securely. You can cast multiple votes for the same nominee.
Every vote is issued only after your payment is confirmed directly with the payment gateway. Votes are immutable and cannot be changed or deleted.
Watch nominees rise on the leaderboard as votes are cast. Results are cached and refreshed every 30 seconds.
When the deadline passes, the contest closes and results are finalised. The organisation receives a full audit trail.
No. Just provide your email when checking out — it's used only for your payment receipt.
Yes. Each vote costs a small fee set by the contest organiser. You can cast as many votes as you like.
Leaderboards update approximately every 30 seconds.
Votes are final once confirmed. Contact the contest organiser for disputes.
Browse live contests and cast your vote in under a minute.