Case Study
K-LOVE Fan Awards
Modern Drupal Platform & Voting System
Technology
About the Project
The Challenge
The K-LOVE Fan Awards had been running on the same Drupal 7 website with an outdated design for years. As one of the largest fan-voted awards shows in Christian entertainment, they needed a platform that could handle high-volume voting while giving their team the flexibility to create engaging content throughout the year. Their rigid system limited their ability to update page layouts and create fresh experiences for their growing audience.
Our Solution
We delivered a complete platform modernization, rebuilding the site on Drupal 11 with a custom component system and flexible layout builder. Using Drupal's single directory component architecture, we created a library of branded elements that the team can arrange and customize without developer assistance. We rebuilt their voting engine from the ground up with real-time analytics, email verification through Postmark's transactional API, and security protocols to ensure voting integrity across multiple award categories.
The Results
The K-LOVE Fan Awards now operates on a modern platform that scales with their audience while empowering their team to create compelling content experiences. Administrators monitor voting trends in real-time, fans enjoy a secure and streamlined voting process, and the marketing team builds new pages on demand—all supporting one of Christian entertainment's premier annual events.
Features
Fan Voting
Custom Voting Engine
Multi-category voting system supporting diverse award nominations
Real-time analytics dashboard for administrative monitoring
Email confirmation system ensuring vote authenticity
Postmark transactional email API integration for reliable delivery
Layout builder
Flexible Page Builder
Custom component library built with Drupal 11's single directory component system
Layout builder enabling staff to create and modify pages independently
Branded design elements maintaining visual consistency
Drag-and-drop interface requiring no technical expertise
Upgrade
Modern Platform Architecture
Drupal 11 foundation providing long-term stability and security
Mobile-responsive design ensuring accessibility across all devices
Built with modern technologies, including TailwindCSS, Alpine.js, and Single Directory Components
Performance optimization handling high-traffic voting periods
Scalable infrastructure supporting audience growth
