What’s the Definition of Contests?

Q: What’s the Definition of Contests?

A contest is a competition where entries are judged on skill or creativity. Understand how contests differ from random sweepstakes. A contest is a promotional event in which participants submit entries that are judged based on merit, creativity, or performance. Common examples include essay contests, caption competitions, and video submissions. Unlike sweepstakes, contests do not rely on random chance. With Gleam, you can run a skill-based contest using actions like Submit a Video or enable Voting Galleries to let your audience decide the winner.

Published July 24, 2025Updated September 19, 2025

A contest is a promotional event in which participants submit entries that are judged based on merit, creativity, or performance. Common examples include essay contests, caption competitions, and video submissions.

Unlike sweepstakes, contests do not rely on random chance. With Gleam, you can run a skill-based contest using actions like Submit a Video or enable Voting Galleries to let your audience decide the winner.