Benefits & Opportunities
Everyone wins when process is valued
Flare Process Review creates meaningful value for participants while maintaining strict nonprofit standards that protect the integrity of the competition. By prioritizing process over polish, we ensure equitable access to recognition and feedback.
Our Principles
How we structure benefits
As a nonprofit fiscally sponsored by HCB (Hack Club), these principles guide every decision.
Privacy First
Participant data is never shared with sponsors. Your information stays private.
Judging Independence
Sponsors have zero influence over scores, rankings, or finalist selection.
Meet our judges →Equity First
Process-based judging levels the playing field regardless of budget, equipment, or industry connections.
Nonprofit Mission
Sponsors support our mission through charitable contributions, not transactions.
For Participants
What you get by entering
Every participant receives baseline benefits. Winners and finalists earn public recognition and additional opportunities.
All Participants
Professional Evaluation
Judging focused on your creative process and decision-making, not just the final cut.
Feedback Access
Aggregate scoring breakdowns showing how your work performed across judging criteria.
Portfolio Documentation
Permanent archive of your submission with process documentation (with consent).
Certificate of Participation
Digital certificate acknowledging your submission and participation.
Recognition Tiers
Winners
- Featured showcase on Flare PR website and social media
- Winner badge for portfolio and LinkedIn
- Digital certificate of achievement
- Optional public profile on recognition page
Finalists
- Finalist badge and certificate
- Featured in finalist gallery
- Optional public profile feature (with parental consent if applicable)
Honorable Mentions
- Honorable mention badge
- Recognition in competition results
Note: Profile visibility settings have no impact on judging. All evaluation is anonymous and merit-based.
Sponsor Recognition
How sponsors are acknowledged
Sponsors make charitable contributions to support young creators. In return, they receive public acknowledgment for their support.
Lead Sponsor
- "Supported by" acknowledgment on homepage
- Logo placement in prominent position on sponsors page
- Recognition in winner announcements and press materials
- Acknowledgment during any public events or ceremonies
- Permanent listing on competition archive page
- Post-competition impact summary (aggregated, anonymized data)
- Social media acknowledgment posts
Category Supporter
- "Category supported by" acknowledgment (one category)
- Logo placement on sponsors page
- Recognition in winner announcements
- Permanent listing on competition archive page
- Post-competition impact summary
- Social media acknowledgment
Program Supporter
- Logo and name on sponsors page
- Acknowledgment in winner announcements
- Permanent listing on competition archive page
- Social media thank you
Community Supporter
- Name listed on sponsors page
- Permanent listing on competition archive page
- Social media acknowledgment
Nonprofit Standards
As a nonprofit project fiscally sponsored by HCB, all sponsor benefits are limited to public acknowledgment. Sponsors do not receive access to participant information, influence over judging, or any private benefits. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.