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Debbie Willis4.2.20262 min read

G2 Names OpenWater a Spring 2026 Leader in Awards and Scholarship Management

G2 Names OpenWater a Spring 2026 Leader in Awards and Scholarship Management 

Alexandria, Va., Apr. 2, 2026 — Advanced Solutions International (ASI), a leading global provider of cloud-based constituent engagement solutions for associations and non-profits, today announced that OpenWater, an ASI application and review software, has earned multiple recognitions in G2’s Spring 2026 Grid® Reports for Awards Management and Scholarship Management.

G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, annually reaches more than 90 million professionals who rely on its authentic peer reviews to make informed business technology decisions.

In G2’s Spring 2026 reports, OpenWater achieved Leader, Mid-Market Leader, Small-Business Leader, and Momentum Leader recognition in Awards Management. In Scholarship Management, OpenWater earned Momentum Leader, High Performer, and multiple Index distinctions, including Fastest Implementation, Best Estimated ROI, and Highest User Adoption. OpenWater also received the “Users Love Us” badge, solidifying its standing as a favored software. 

OpenWater’s continued recognition reflects strong client satisfaction and measurable outcomes across both awards and scholarship program management. The platform enables organizations to efficiently collect applications, manage reviews, and streamline decision-making within a single, configurable system.

“The OpenWater team is proud to be recognized by G2 as a Leader across awards management and to earn continued momentum in scholarship management,” said Zack Schwartz, general manager of OpenWater. “These recognitions reflect the real impact our clients are achieving, from faster implementation to stronger user adoption. We remain focused on helping organizations run more efficient, scalable programs that support their missions.”

OpenWater supports more than 1,000 associations, nonprofits, universities, and foundations, helping them reduce administrative burden while improving program outcomes. By centralizing workflows and enhancing the reviewer experience, organizations gain greater visibility and control over their processes.

 

About OpenWater

An integral part of ASI's suite of constituent engagement solutions, OpenWater streamlines program management with its end-to-end solution for accepting and reviewing applications, awards, grants, scholarships, proposals, and abstracts. OpenWater’s secure, all-in-one platform makes navigating the review process easy through its user-friendly features. Empower your program administrators by automating time consuming administrative tasks, collecting high volume submissions, and driving data-proven decisions through custom reporting and analytics. Learn more at openwater.com.

 

About ASI

Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (ASI) is a leading global provider of cloud software and services for associations and non-profits. ASI’s innovative suite of constituent engagement solutions helps clients digitally transform their organizations, streamline operations, and grow revenue by leveraging proven industry best practices and expertise. The company’s portfolio includes iMIS® for association and non-profit management, TopClass for learning management, OpenWater for application and review management, and Clowder® for year-round mobile app management. Learn more at advsol.com.

 

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Debbie Willis
Debbie Willis is the VP of Global Marketing at Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the parent company of iMIS, TopClass, OpenWater, and Clowder. She has more than 20 years of marketing experience in the association and nonprofit technology space. Passionate about all things MarTech, Debbie has led countless website, SEO, content, email, paid ad, and social media marketing strategies and campaigns. Debbie loves creating meaningful content to engage and empower association and nonprofit audiences. Debbie received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Information Systems from James Madison University and a Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from The George Washington University. Debbie is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the American Society of Association Executives, and dabbles in photography. She also volunteers on the Marketing Committee for the Association Women Technology Champions.

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