diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/edit/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/edit/page.tsx
index 0bfc5b7..079644a 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/edit/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/edit/page.tsx
@@ -44,6 +44,16 @@ export default function EditAwardPage({
   const [scoringMode, setScoringMode] = useState<'PICK_WINNER' | 'RANKED' | 'SCORED'>('PICK_WINNER')
   const [useAiEligibility, setUseAiEligibility] = useState(true)
   const [maxRankedPicks, setMaxRankedPicks] = useState('3')
+  const [votingStartAt, setVotingStartAt] = useState('')
+  const [votingEndAt, setVotingEndAt] = useState('')
+
+  // Helper to format date for datetime-local input
+  const formatDateForInput = (date: Date | string | null | undefined): string => {
+    if (!date) return ''
+    const d = new Date(date)
+    // Format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm
+    return d.toISOString().slice(0, 16)
+  }
 
   // Load existing values when award data arrives
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -54,6 +64,8 @@ export default function EditAwardPage({
       setScoringMode(award.scoringMode as 'PICK_WINNER' | 'RANKED' | 'SCORED')
       setUseAiEligibility(award.useAiEligibility)
       setMaxRankedPicks(String(award.maxRankedPicks || 3))
+      setVotingStartAt(formatDateForInput(award.votingStartAt))
+      setVotingEndAt(formatDateForInput(award.votingEndAt))
     }
   }, [award])
 
@@ -68,6 +80,8 @@ export default function EditAwardPage({
         useAiEligibility,
         scoringMode,
         maxRankedPicks: scoringMode === 'RANKED' ? parseInt(maxRankedPicks) : undefined,
+        votingStartAt: votingStartAt ? new Date(votingStartAt) : undefined,
+        votingEndAt: votingEndAt ? new Date(votingEndAt) : undefined,
       })
       toast.success('Award updated')
       router.push(`/admin/awards/${awardId}`)
@@ -211,6 +225,45 @@ export default function EditAwardPage({
         </CardContent>
       </Card>
 
+      {/* Voting Window Card */}
+      <Card>
+        <CardHeader>
+          <CardTitle>Voting Window</CardTitle>
+          <CardDescription>
+            Set the time period during which jurors can submit their votes
+          </CardDescription>
+        </CardHeader>
+        <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+          <div className="grid gap-4 sm:grid-cols-2">
+            <div className="space-y-2">
+              <Label htmlFor="votingStart">Voting Opens</Label>
+              <Input
+                id="votingStart"
+                type="datetime-local"
+                value={votingStartAt}
+                onChange={(e) => setVotingStartAt(e.target.value)}
+              />
+              <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                When jurors can start voting (leave empty to set when opening voting)
+              </p>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="space-y-2">
+              <Label htmlFor="votingEnd">Voting Closes</Label>
+              <Input
+                id="votingEnd"
+                type="datetime-local"
+                value={votingEndAt}
+                onChange={(e) => setVotingEndAt(e.target.value)}
+              />
+              <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                Deadline for juror votes
+              </p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </CardContent>
+      </Card>
+
       <div className="flex justify-end gap-4">
         <Button variant="outline" asChild>
           <Link href={`/admin/awards/${awardId}`}>Cancel</Link>
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/page.tsx
index 3f79e77..d458916 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 import { use, useState } from 'react'
 import Link from 'next/link'
+import { useRouter } from 'next/navigation'
 import { trpc } from '@/lib/trpc/client'
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'
 import {
@@ -30,7 +31,28 @@ import {
   SelectTrigger,
   SelectValue,
 } from '@/components/ui/select'
+import {
+  AlertDialog,
+  AlertDialogAction,
+  AlertDialogCancel,
+  AlertDialogContent,
+  AlertDialogDescription,
+  AlertDialogFooter,
+  AlertDialogHeader,
+  AlertDialogTitle,
+  AlertDialogTrigger,
+} from '@/components/ui/alert-dialog'
+import {
+  Dialog,
+  DialogContent,
+  DialogDescription,
+  DialogFooter,
+  DialogHeader,
+  DialogTitle,
+  DialogTrigger,
+} from '@/components/ui/dialog'
 import { Tabs, TabsContent, TabsList, TabsTrigger } from '@/components/ui/tabs'
+import { Input } from '@/components/ui/input'
 import { UserAvatar } from '@/components/shared/user-avatar'
 import { Pagination } from '@/components/shared/pagination'
 import { toast } from 'sonner'
@@ -48,6 +70,9 @@ import {
   Play,
   Lock,
   Pencil,
+  Trash2,
+  Plus,
+  Search,
 } from 'lucide-react'
 
 const STATUS_COLORS: Record<string, 'default' | 'secondary' | 'destructive' | 'outline'> = {
@@ -64,6 +89,7 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
   params: Promise<{ id: string }>
 }) {
   const { id: awardId } = use(params)
+  const router = useRouter()
 
   const { data: award, isLoading, refetch } =
     trpc.specialAward.get.useQuery({ id: awardId })
@@ -71,7 +97,7 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
     trpc.specialAward.listEligible.useQuery({
       awardId,
       page: 1,
-      perPage: 50,
+      perPage: 500,
     })
   const { data: jurors, refetch: refetchJurors } =
     trpc.specialAward.listJurors.useQuery({ awardId })
@@ -79,15 +105,24 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
     trpc.specialAward.getVoteResults.useQuery({ awardId })
   const { data: allUsers } = trpc.user.list.useQuery({ role: 'JURY_MEMBER', page: 1, perPage: 100 })
 
+  // Fetch all projects in the program for manual eligibility addition
+  const { data: allProjects } = trpc.project.list.useQuery(
+    { programId: award?.programId ?? '', perPage: 500 },
+    { enabled: !!award?.programId }
+  )
+
   const updateStatus = trpc.specialAward.updateStatus.useMutation()
   const runEligibility = trpc.specialAward.runEligibility.useMutation()
   const setEligibility = trpc.specialAward.setEligibility.useMutation()
   const addJuror = trpc.specialAward.addJuror.useMutation()
   const removeJuror = trpc.specialAward.removeJuror.useMutation()
   const setWinner = trpc.specialAward.setWinner.useMutation()
+  const deleteAward = trpc.specialAward.delete.useMutation()
 
   const [selectedJurorId, setSelectedJurorId] = useState('')
   const [includeSubmitted, setIncludeSubmitted] = useState(true)
+  const [addProjectDialogOpen, setAddProjectDialogOpen] = useState(false)
+  const [projectSearchQuery, setProjectSearchQuery] = useState('')
 
   const handleStatusChange = async (
     status: 'DRAFT' | 'NOMINATIONS_OPEN' | 'VOTING_OPEN' | 'CLOSED' | 'ARCHIVED'
@@ -165,6 +200,53 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
     }
   }
 
+  const handleDeleteAward = async () => {
+    try {
+      await deleteAward.mutateAsync({ id: awardId })
+      toast.success('Award deleted')
+      router.push('/admin/awards')
+    } catch (error) {
+      toast.error(
+        error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Failed to delete award'
+      )
+    }
+  }
+
+  const handleAddProjectToEligibility = async (projectId: string) => {
+    try {
+      await setEligibility.mutateAsync({ awardId, projectId, eligible: true })
+      toast.success('Project added to eligibility list')
+      refetchEligibility()
+      refetch()
+    } catch {
+      toast.error('Failed to add project')
+    }
+  }
+
+  const handleRemoveFromEligibility = async (projectId: string) => {
+    try {
+      await setEligibility.mutateAsync({ awardId, projectId, eligible: false })
+      toast.success('Project removed from eligibility')
+      refetchEligibility()
+      refetch()
+    } catch {
+      toast.error('Failed to remove project')
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Get projects that aren't already in the eligibility list
+  const eligibleProjectIds = new Set(
+    eligibilityData?.eligibilities.map((e) => e.projectId) || []
+  )
+  const availableProjects = allProjects?.projects.filter(
+    (p) => !eligibleProjectIds.has(p.id)
+  ) || []
+  const filteredAvailableProjects = availableProjects.filter(
+    (p) =>
+      p.title.toLowerCase().includes(projectSearchQuery.toLowerCase()) ||
+      p.teamName?.toLowerCase().includes(projectSearchQuery.toLowerCase())
+  )
+
   if (isLoading) {
     return (
       <div className="space-y-6">
@@ -205,6 +287,11 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
             <span className="text-muted-foreground">
               {award.program.year} Edition
             </span>
+            {award.votingStartAt && (
+              <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                Voting: {new Date(award.votingStartAt).toLocaleDateString()} - {award.votingEndAt ? new Date(award.votingEndAt).toLocaleDateString() : 'No end date'}
+              </span>
+            )}
           </div>
         </div>
         <div className="flex gap-2">
@@ -243,6 +330,37 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
               Close Voting
             </Button>
           )}
+          <AlertDialog>
+            <AlertDialogTrigger asChild>
+              <Button variant="outline" className="text-destructive hover:text-destructive">
+                <Trash2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                Delete
+              </Button>
+            </AlertDialogTrigger>
+            <AlertDialogContent>
+              <AlertDialogHeader>
+                <AlertDialogTitle>Delete Award?</AlertDialogTitle>
+                <AlertDialogDescription>
+                  This will permanently delete &quot;{award.name}&quot; and all associated
+                  eligibility data, juror assignments, and votes. This action cannot be undone.
+                </AlertDialogDescription>
+              </AlertDialogHeader>
+              <AlertDialogFooter>
+                <AlertDialogCancel>Cancel</AlertDialogCancel>
+                <AlertDialogAction
+                  onClick={handleDeleteAward}
+                  className="bg-destructive text-destructive-foreground hover:bg-destructive/90"
+                >
+                  {deleteAward.isPending ? (
+                    <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
+                  ) : (
+                    <Trash2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                  )}
+                  Delete Award
+                </AlertDialogAction>
+              </AlertDialogFooter>
+            </AlertDialogContent>
+          </AlertDialog>
         </div>
       </div>
 
@@ -312,6 +430,101 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                   Load All Projects
                 </Button>
               )}
+              <Dialog open={addProjectDialogOpen} onOpenChange={setAddProjectDialogOpen}>
+                <DialogTrigger asChild>
+                  <Button variant="outline">
+                    <Plus className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    Add Project
+                  </Button>
+                </DialogTrigger>
+                <DialogContent className="max-w-2xl max-h-[80vh]">
+                  <DialogHeader>
+                    <DialogTitle>Add Project to Eligibility List</DialogTitle>
+                    <DialogDescription>
+                      Manually add a project that wasn&apos;t included by AI or rule-based filtering
+                    </DialogDescription>
+                  </DialogHeader>
+                  <div className="space-y-4">
+                    <div className="relative">
+                      <Search className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 h-4 w-4 -translate-y-1/2 text-muted-foreground" />
+                      <Input
+                        placeholder="Search projects..."
+                        value={projectSearchQuery}
+                        onChange={(e) => setProjectSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
+                        className="pl-9"
+                      />
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="max-h-[400px] overflow-y-auto rounded-md border">
+                      {filteredAvailableProjects.length > 0 ? (
+                        <Table>
+                          <TableHeader>
+                            <TableRow>
+                              <TableHead>Project</TableHead>
+                              <TableHead>Category</TableHead>
+                              <TableHead>Country</TableHead>
+                              <TableHead className="text-right">Action</TableHead>
+                            </TableRow>
+                          </TableHeader>
+                          <TableBody>
+                            {filteredAvailableProjects.slice(0, 50).map((project) => (
+                              <TableRow key={project.id}>
+                                <TableCell>
+                                  <div>
+                                    <p className="font-medium">{project.title}</p>
+                                    <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                                      {project.teamName}
+                                    </p>
+                                  </div>
+                                </TableCell>
+                                <TableCell>
+                                  {project.competitionCategory ? (
+                                    <Badge variant="outline" className="text-xs">
+                                      {project.competitionCategory.replace('_', ' ')}
+                                    </Badge>
+                                  ) : (
+                                    '-'
+                                  )}
+                                </TableCell>
+                                <TableCell className="text-sm">{project.country || '-'}</TableCell>
+                                <TableCell className="text-right">
+                                  <Button
+                                    size="sm"
+                                    onClick={() => {
+                                      handleAddProjectToEligibility(project.id)
+                                    }}
+                                    disabled={setEligibility.isPending}
+                                  >
+                                    <Plus className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
+                                    Add
+                                  </Button>
+                                </TableCell>
+                              </TableRow>
+                            ))}
+                          </TableBody>
+                        </Table>
+                      ) : (
+                        <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-8 text-center">
+                          <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                            {projectSearchQuery
+                              ? 'No projects match your search'
+                              : 'All projects are already in the eligibility list'}
+                          </p>
+                        </div>
+                      )}
+                    </div>
+                    {filteredAvailableProjects.length > 50 && (
+                      <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground text-center">
+                        Showing first 50 of {filteredAvailableProjects.length} projects. Use search to filter.
+                      </p>
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                  <DialogFooter>
+                    <Button variant="outline" onClick={() => setAddProjectDialogOpen(false)}>
+                      Done
+                    </Button>
+                  </DialogFooter>
+                </DialogContent>
+              </Dialog>
             </div>
           </div>
           {!award.useAiEligibility && (
@@ -328,12 +541,14 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                     <TableHead>Project</TableHead>
                     <TableHead>Category</TableHead>
                     <TableHead>Country</TableHead>
+                    <TableHead>Method</TableHead>
                     <TableHead>Eligible</TableHead>
+                    <TableHead className="text-right">Actions</TableHead>
                   </TableRow>
                 </TableHeader>
                 <TableBody>
                   {eligibilityData.eligibilities.map((e) => (
-                    <TableRow key={e.id}>
+                    <TableRow key={e.id} className={!e.eligible ? 'opacity-50' : ''}>
                       <TableCell>
                         <div>
                           <p className="font-medium">{e.project.title}</p>
@@ -352,6 +567,11 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                         )}
                       </TableCell>
                       <TableCell>{e.project.country || '-'}</TableCell>
+                      <TableCell>
+                        <Badge variant={e.method === 'MANUAL' ? 'secondary' : 'outline'} className="text-xs">
+                          {e.method === 'MANUAL' ? 'Manual' : 'Auto'}
+                        </Badge>
+                      </TableCell>
                       <TableCell>
                         <Switch
                           checked={e.eligible}
@@ -360,6 +580,16 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                           }
                         />
                       </TableCell>
+                      <TableCell className="text-right">
+                        <Button
+                          variant="ghost"
+                          size="sm"
+                          onClick={() => handleRemoveFromEligibility(e.projectId)}
+                          className="text-destructive hover:text-destructive"
+                        >
+                          <X className="h-4 w-4" />
+                        </Button>
+                      </TableCell>
                     </TableRow>
                   ))}
                 </TableBody>
@@ -371,7 +601,7 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                 <Brain className="h-12 w-12 text-muted-foreground/50" />
                 <p className="mt-2 font-medium">No eligibility data</p>
                 <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                  Run AI eligibility to evaluate projects against criteria
+                  Run AI eligibility to evaluate projects or manually add projects
                 </p>
               </CardContent>
             </Card>
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[id]/assignments/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[id]/assignments/page.tsx
index 0987ad9..8826beb 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[id]/assignments/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[id]/assignments/page.tsx
@@ -16,6 +16,12 @@ import { Skeleton } from '@/components/ui/skeleton'
 import { Progress } from '@/components/ui/progress'
 import { Checkbox } from '@/components/ui/checkbox'
 import { Label } from '@/components/ui/label'
+import {
+  Tabs,
+  TabsContent,
+  TabsList,
+  TabsTrigger,
+} from '@/components/ui/tabs'
 import {
   Table,
   TableBody,
@@ -64,9 +70,125 @@ import {
   Trash2,
   RefreshCw,
   UserPlus,
+  Cpu,
+  Brain,
 } from 'lucide-react'
 import { toast } from 'sonner'
 
+// Suggestion type for both algorithm and AI suggestions
+interface Suggestion {
+  userId: string
+  jurorName: string
+  projectId: string
+  projectTitle: string
+  score: number
+  reasoning: string[]
+}
+
+// Reusable table component for displaying suggestions
+function SuggestionsTable({
+  suggestions,
+  selectedSuggestions,
+  onToggle,
+  onSelectAll,
+  onApply,
+  isApplying,
+}: {
+  suggestions: Suggestion[]
+  selectedSuggestions: Set<string>
+  onToggle: (key: string) => void
+  onSelectAll: () => void
+  onApply: () => void
+  isApplying: boolean
+}) {
+  return (
+    <div className="space-y-4">
+      <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+          <Checkbox
+            checked={selectedSuggestions.size === suggestions.length && suggestions.length > 0}
+            onCheckedChange={onSelectAll}
+          />
+          <span className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+            {selectedSuggestions.size} of {suggestions.length} selected
+          </span>
+        </div>
+        <Button
+          onClick={onApply}
+          disabled={selectedSuggestions.size === 0 || isApplying}
+        >
+          {isApplying ? (
+            <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
+          ) : (
+            <Plus className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+          )}
+          Apply Selected ({selectedSuggestions.size})
+        </Button>
+      </div>
+
+      <div className="rounded-lg border max-h-[400px] overflow-y-auto">
+        <Table>
+          <TableHeader>
+            <TableRow>
+              <TableHead className="w-12"></TableHead>
+              <TableHead>Juror</TableHead>
+              <TableHead>Project</TableHead>
+              <TableHead>Score</TableHead>
+              <TableHead>Reasoning</TableHead>
+            </TableRow>
+          </TableHeader>
+          <TableBody>
+            {suggestions.map((suggestion) => {
+              const key = `${suggestion.userId}-${suggestion.projectId}`
+              const isSelected = selectedSuggestions.has(key)
+
+              return (
+                <TableRow
+                  key={key}
+                  className={isSelected ? 'bg-muted/50' : ''}
+                >
+                  <TableCell>
+                    <Checkbox
+                      checked={isSelected}
+                      onCheckedChange={() => onToggle(key)}
+                    />
+                  </TableCell>
+                  <TableCell className="font-medium">
+                    {suggestion.jurorName}
+                  </TableCell>
+                  <TableCell>
+                    {suggestion.projectTitle}
+                  </TableCell>
+                  <TableCell>
+                    <Badge
+                      variant={
+                        suggestion.score >= 60
+                          ? 'default'
+                          : suggestion.score >= 40
+                            ? 'secondary'
+                            : 'outline'
+                      }
+                    >
+                      {suggestion.score.toFixed(0)}
+                    </Badge>
+                  </TableCell>
+                  <TableCell className="max-w-xs">
+                    <ul className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                      {suggestion.reasoning.map((r, i) => (
+                        <li key={i}>{r}</li>
+                      ))}
+                    </ul>
+                  </TableCell>
+                </TableRow>
+              )
+            })}
+          </TableBody>
+        </Table>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
 interface PageProps {
   params: Promise<{ id: string }>
 }
@@ -76,7 +198,7 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
   const [manualDialogOpen, setManualDialogOpen] = useState(false)
   const [selectedJuror, setSelectedJuror] = useState<string>('')
   const [selectedProject, setSelectedProject] = useState<string>('')
-  const [useAI, setUseAI] = useState(false)
+  const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState<'algorithm' | 'ai'>('algorithm')
   const [activeJobId, setActiveJobId] = useState<string | null>(null)
 
   const { data: round, isLoading: loadingRound } = trpc.round.get.useQuery({ id: roundId })
@@ -84,10 +206,9 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
   const { data: stats, isLoading: loadingStats } = trpc.assignment.getStats.useQuery({ roundId })
   const { data: isAIAvailable } = trpc.assignment.isAIAvailable.useQuery()
 
-  // AI Assignment job queries
+  // Always fetch latest AI job to check for existing results
   const { data: latestJob, refetch: refetchLatestJob } = trpc.assignment.getLatestAIAssignmentJob.useQuery(
-    { roundId },
-    { enabled: useAI }
+    { roundId }
   )
 
   // Poll for job status when there's an active job
@@ -107,21 +228,23 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
     ? Math.round((jobStatus.currentBatch / jobStatus.totalBatches) * 100)
     : 0
 
-  // Algorithmic suggestions (default)
+  // Check if there's a completed AI job with stored suggestions
+  const hasStoredAISuggestions = latestJob?.status === 'COMPLETED' && latestJob?.suggestionsCount > 0
+
+  // Algorithmic suggestions (always fetch for algorithm tab)
   const { data: algorithmicSuggestions, isLoading: loadingAlgorithmic, refetch: refetchAlgorithmic } = trpc.assignment.getSuggestions.useQuery(
     { roundId },
-    { enabled: !!round && !useAI }
+    { enabled: !!round }
   )
 
-  // AI-powered suggestions (expensive - only used after job completes)
+  // AI-powered suggestions - fetch if there are stored results OR if AI tab is active
   const { data: aiSuggestionsRaw, isLoading: loadingAI, refetch: refetchAI } = trpc.assignment.getAISuggestions.useQuery(
     { roundId, useAI: true },
     {
-      enabled: !!round && useAI && !isAIJobRunning,
+      enabled: !!round && (hasStoredAISuggestions || activeTab === 'ai') && !isAIJobRunning,
       staleTime: Infinity, // Never consider stale (only refetch manually)
       refetchOnWindowFocus: false,
       refetchOnReconnect: false,
-      refetchOnMount: false,
     }
   )
 
@@ -129,6 +252,7 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
   useEffect(() => {
     if (latestJob && (latestJob.status === 'RUNNING' || latestJob.status === 'PENDING')) {
       setActiveJobId(latestJob.id)
+      setActiveTab('ai') // Switch to AI tab if a job is running
     }
   }, [latestJob])
 
@@ -150,6 +274,7 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
 
   const handleStartAIJob = async () => {
     try {
+      setActiveTab('ai') // Switch to AI tab when starting
       const result = await startAIJob.mutateAsync({ roundId })
       setActiveJobId(result.jobId)
       toast.info('AI Assignment job started. Progress will update automatically.')
@@ -170,10 +295,9 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
     reasoning: [s.reasoning],
   })) ?? []
 
-  // Use the appropriate suggestions based on mode
-  const suggestions = useAI ? aiSuggestions : (algorithmicSuggestions ?? [])
-  const loadingSuggestions = useAI ? (loadingAI || isAIJobRunning) : loadingAlgorithmic
-  const refetchSuggestions = useAI ? refetchAI : refetchAlgorithmic
+  // Use the appropriate suggestions based on active tab
+  const currentSuggestions = activeTab === 'ai' ? aiSuggestions : (algorithmicSuggestions ?? [])
+  const isLoadingCurrentSuggestions = activeTab === 'ai' ? (loadingAI || isAIJobRunning) : loadingAlgorithmic
 
   // Get available jurors for manual assignment
   const { data: availableJurors } = trpc.user.getJuryMembers.useQuery(
@@ -264,21 +388,21 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
   }
 
   const handleSelectAllSuggestions = () => {
-    if (suggestions) {
-      if (selectedSuggestions.size === suggestions.length) {
+    if (currentSuggestions) {
+      if (selectedSuggestions.size === currentSuggestions.length) {
         setSelectedSuggestions(new Set())
       } else {
         setSelectedSuggestions(
-          new Set(suggestions.map((s) => `${s.userId}-${s.projectId}`))
+          new Set(currentSuggestions.map((s) => `${s.userId}-${s.projectId}`))
         )
       }
     }
   }
 
   const handleApplySelected = async () => {
-    if (!suggestions) return
+    if (!currentSuggestions) return
 
-    const selected = suggestions.filter((s) =>
+    const selected = currentSuggestions.filter((s) =>
       selectedSuggestions.has(`${s.userId}-${s.projectId}`)
     )
 
@@ -522,212 +646,192 @@ function AssignmentManagementContent({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
         </Card>
       )}
 
-      {/* Smart Suggestions */}
+      {/* Smart Suggestions with Tabs */}
       <Card>
         <CardHeader>
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-            <div>
-              <CardTitle className="text-lg flex items-center gap-2">
-                <Sparkles className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-500" />
-                {useAI ? 'AI Assignment Suggestions' : 'Smart Assignment Suggestions'}
-              </CardTitle>
-              <CardDescription>
-                {useAI
-                  ? 'GPT-powered recommendations analyzing project descriptions and judge expertise'
-                  : 'Algorithmic recommendations based on tag matching and workload balance'}
-              </CardDescription>
-            </div>
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-              <Button
-                variant={useAI ? 'default' : 'outline'}
-                size="sm"
-                onClick={() => {
-                  if (!useAI) {
-                    setUseAI(true)
-                    setSelectedSuggestions(new Set())
-                    // Start AI job if no suggestions yet
-                    if (!aiSuggestionsRaw?.suggestions?.length && !isAIJobRunning) {
-                      handleStartAIJob()
-                    }
-                  } else {
-                    setUseAI(false)
-                    setSelectedSuggestions(new Set())
-                  }
-                }}
-                disabled={(!isAIAvailable && !useAI) || isAIJobRunning}
-                title={!isAIAvailable ? 'OpenAI API key not configured' : undefined}
-              >
-                <Sparkles className={`mr-2 h-4 w-4 ${useAI ? 'text-amber-300' : ''}`} />
-                {useAI ? 'AI Mode' : 'Use AI'}
-              </Button>
-              {useAI && !isAIJobRunning && (
-                <Button
-                  variant="outline"
-                  size="sm"
-                  onClick={handleStartAIJob}
-                  disabled={startAIJob.isPending}
-                  title="Run AI analysis again"
-                >
-                  {startAIJob.isPending ? (
-                    <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
-                  ) : (
-                    <RefreshCw className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
-                  )}
-                  Re-analyze
-                </Button>
-              )}
-              {!useAI && (
-                <Button
-                  variant="outline"
-                  size="sm"
-                  onClick={() => refetchSuggestions()}
-                  disabled={loadingSuggestions}
-                >
-                  <RefreshCw
-                    className={`mr-2 h-4 w-4 ${loadingSuggestions ? 'animate-spin' : ''}`}
-                  />
-                  Refresh
-                </Button>
-              )}
-            </div>
-          </div>
+          <CardTitle className="text-lg flex items-center gap-2">
+            <Sparkles className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-500" />
+            Smart Assignment Suggestions
+          </CardTitle>
+          <CardDescription>
+            Get assignment recommendations using algorithmic matching or AI-powered analysis
+          </CardDescription>
         </CardHeader>
         <CardContent>
-          {/* AI Job Progress Indicator */}
-          {isAIJobRunning && jobStatus && (
-            <div className="mb-4 p-4 rounded-lg bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/20 border border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-900">
-              <div className="space-y-3">
-                <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-                  <Loader2 className="h-5 w-5 animate-spin text-blue-600" />
-                  <div className="flex-1">
-                    <p className="font-medium text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100">
-                      AI Assignment Analysis in Progress
-                    </p>
-                    <p className="text-sm text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
-                      Processing {jobStatus.totalProjects} projects in {jobStatus.totalBatches} batches
-                    </p>
-                  </div>
-                  <Badge variant="outline" className="border-blue-300 text-blue-700">
-                    <Clock className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
-                    Batch {jobStatus.currentBatch} of {jobStatus.totalBatches}
-                  </Badge>
-                </div>
-                <div className="space-y-1">
-                  <div className="flex justify-between text-sm">
-                    <span className="text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
-                      {jobStatus.processedCount} of {jobStatus.totalProjects} projects processed
-                    </span>
-                    <span className="font-medium text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100">
-                      {aiJobProgressPercent}%
-                    </span>
-                  </div>
-                  <Progress value={aiJobProgressPercent} className="h-2" />
-                </div>
-              </div>
-            </div>
-          )}
-
-          {isAIJobRunning ? (
-            // Don't show suggestions section while AI job is running - progress is shown above
-            null
-          ) : loadingSuggestions ? (
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-8">
-              <Loader2 className="h-8 w-8 animate-spin text-muted-foreground" />
-            </div>
-          ) : suggestions && suggestions.length > 0 ? (
-            <div className="space-y-4">
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-                <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
-                  <Checkbox
-                    checked={selectedSuggestions.size === suggestions.length}
-                    onCheckedChange={handleSelectAllSuggestions}
-                  />
-                  <span className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                    {selectedSuggestions.size} of {suggestions.length} selected
-                  </span>
-                </div>
-                <Button
-                  onClick={handleApplySelected}
-                  disabled={selectedSuggestions.size === 0 || applySuggestions.isPending}
-                >
-                  {applySuggestions.isPending ? (
-                    <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
-                  ) : (
-                    <Plus className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+          <Tabs value={activeTab} onValueChange={(v) => {
+            setActiveTab(v as 'algorithm' | 'ai')
+            setSelectedSuggestions(new Set())
+          }}>
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
+              <TabsList>
+                <TabsTrigger value="algorithm" className="gap-2">
+                  <Cpu className="h-4 w-4" />
+                  Algorithm
+                  {algorithmicSuggestions && algorithmicSuggestions.length > 0 && (
+                    <Badge variant="secondary" className="ml-1 text-xs">
+                      {algorithmicSuggestions.length}
+                    </Badge>
                   )}
-                  Apply Selected ({selectedSuggestions.size})
+                </TabsTrigger>
+                <TabsTrigger value="ai" className="gap-2" disabled={!isAIAvailable && !hasStoredAISuggestions}>
+                  <Brain className="h-4 w-4" />
+                  AI Powered
+                  {aiSuggestions.length > 0 && (
+                    <Badge variant="secondary" className="ml-1 text-xs">
+                      {aiSuggestions.length}
+                    </Badge>
+                  )}
+                  {isAIJobRunning && (
+                    <Loader2 className="h-3 w-3 animate-spin ml-1" />
+                  )}
+                </TabsTrigger>
+              </TabsList>
+
+              {/* Tab-specific actions */}
+              {activeTab === 'algorithm' ? (
+                <Button
+                  variant="outline"
+                  size="sm"
+                  onClick={() => refetchAlgorithmic()}
+                  disabled={loadingAlgorithmic}
+                >
+                  <RefreshCw className={`mr-2 h-4 w-4 ${loadingAlgorithmic ? 'animate-spin' : ''}`} />
+                  Refresh
                 </Button>
+              ) : (
+                <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                  {!isAIJobRunning && (
+                    <Button
+                      variant="outline"
+                      size="sm"
+                      onClick={handleStartAIJob}
+                      disabled={startAIJob.isPending || !isAIAvailable}
+                      title={!isAIAvailable ? 'OpenAI API key not configured' : hasStoredAISuggestions ? 'Run AI analysis again' : 'Start AI analysis'}
+                    >
+                      {startAIJob.isPending ? (
+                        <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
+                      ) : (
+                        <RefreshCw className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                      )}
+                      {hasStoredAISuggestions ? 'Re-analyze' : 'Start Analysis'}
+                    </Button>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+              )}
+            </div>
+
+            {/* Algorithm Tab Content */}
+            <TabsContent value="algorithm" className="mt-0">
+              <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground mb-4">
+                Algorithmic recommendations based on tag matching and workload balance
+              </div>
+              {loadingAlgorithmic ? (
+                <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-8">
+                  <Loader2 className="h-8 w-8 animate-spin text-muted-foreground" />
+                </div>
+              ) : algorithmicSuggestions && algorithmicSuggestions.length > 0 ? (
+                <SuggestionsTable
+                  suggestions={algorithmicSuggestions}
+                  selectedSuggestions={selectedSuggestions}
+                  onToggle={handleToggleSuggestion}
+                  onSelectAll={handleSelectAllSuggestions}
+                  onApply={handleApplySelected}
+                  isApplying={applySuggestions.isPending}
+                />
+              ) : (
+                <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-8 text-center">
+                  <CheckCircle2 className="h-12 w-12 text-green-500/50" />
+                  <p className="mt-2 font-medium">All projects are covered!</p>
+                  <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                    No additional assignments are needed at this time
+                  </p>
+                </div>
+              )}
+            </TabsContent>
+
+            {/* AI Tab Content */}
+            <TabsContent value="ai" className="mt-0">
+              <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground mb-4">
+                GPT-powered recommendations analyzing project descriptions and judge expertise
               </div>
 
-              <div className="rounded-lg border max-h-[400px] overflow-y-auto">
-                <Table>
-                  <TableHeader>
-                    <TableRow>
-                      <TableHead className="w-12"></TableHead>
-                      <TableHead>Juror</TableHead>
-                      <TableHead>Project</TableHead>
-                      <TableHead>Score</TableHead>
-                      <TableHead>Reasoning</TableHead>
-                    </TableRow>
-                  </TableHeader>
-                  <TableBody>
-                    {suggestions.map((suggestion) => {
-                      const key = `${suggestion.userId}-${suggestion.projectId}`
-                      const isSelected = selectedSuggestions.has(key)
+              {/* AI Job Progress Indicator */}
+              {isAIJobRunning && jobStatus && (
+                <div className="mb-4 p-4 rounded-lg bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/20 border border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-900">
+                  <div className="space-y-3">
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+                      <Loader2 className="h-5 w-5 animate-spin text-blue-600" />
+                      <div className="flex-1">
+                        <p className="font-medium text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100">
+                          AI Assignment Analysis in Progress
+                        </p>
+                        <p className="text-sm text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
+                          Processing {jobStatus.totalProjects} projects in {jobStatus.totalBatches} batches
+                        </p>
+                      </div>
+                      <Badge variant="outline" className="border-blue-300 text-blue-700">
+                        <Clock className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
+                        Batch {jobStatus.currentBatch} of {jobStatus.totalBatches}
+                      </Badge>
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="space-y-1">
+                      <div className="flex justify-between text-sm">
+                        <span className="text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
+                          {jobStatus.processedCount} of {jobStatus.totalProjects} projects processed
+                        </span>
+                        <span className="font-medium text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100">
+                          {aiJobProgressPercent}%
+                        </span>
+                      </div>
+                      <Progress value={aiJobProgressPercent} className="h-2" />
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              )}
 
-                      return (
-                        <TableRow
-                          key={key}
-                          className={isSelected ? 'bg-muted/50' : ''}
-                        >
-                          <TableCell>
-                            <Checkbox
-                              checked={isSelected}
-                              onCheckedChange={() => handleToggleSuggestion(key)}
-                            />
-                          </TableCell>
-                          <TableCell className="font-medium">
-                            {suggestion.jurorName}
-                          </TableCell>
-                          <TableCell>
-                            {suggestion.projectTitle}
-                          </TableCell>
-                          <TableCell>
-                            <Badge
-                              variant={
-                                suggestion.score >= 60
-                                  ? 'default'
-                                  : suggestion.score >= 40
-                                    ? 'secondary'
-                                    : 'outline'
-                              }
-                            >
-                              {suggestion.score.toFixed(0)}
-                            </Badge>
-                          </TableCell>
-                          <TableCell className="max-w-xs">
-                            <ul className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
-                              {suggestion.reasoning.map((r, i) => (
-                                <li key={i}>{r}</li>
-                              ))}
-                            </ul>
-                          </TableCell>
-                        </TableRow>
-                      )
-                    })}
-                  </TableBody>
-                </Table>
-              </div>
-            </div>
-          ) : (
-            <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-8 text-center">
-              <CheckCircle2 className="h-12 w-12 text-green-500/50" />
-              <p className="mt-2 font-medium">All projects are covered!</p>
-              <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
-                No additional assignments are needed at this time
-              </p>
-            </div>
-          )}
+              {isAIJobRunning ? null : loadingAI ? (
+                <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-8">
+                  <Loader2 className="h-8 w-8 animate-spin text-muted-foreground" />
+                </div>
+              ) : aiSuggestions.length > 0 ? (
+                <SuggestionsTable
+                  suggestions={aiSuggestions}
+                  selectedSuggestions={selectedSuggestions}
+                  onToggle={handleToggleSuggestion}
+                  onSelectAll={handleSelectAllSuggestions}
+                  onApply={handleApplySelected}
+                  isApplying={applySuggestions.isPending}
+                />
+              ) : !hasStoredAISuggestions ? (
+                <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-8 text-center">
+                  <Brain className="h-12 w-12 text-muted-foreground/50" />
+                  <p className="mt-2 font-medium">No AI analysis yet</p>
+                  <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground mb-4">
+                    Click &quot;Start Analysis&quot; to generate AI-powered suggestions
+                  </p>
+                  <Button
+                    onClick={handleStartAIJob}
+                    disabled={startAIJob.isPending || !isAIAvailable}
+                  >
+                    {startAIJob.isPending ? (
+                      <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
+                    ) : (
+                      <Brain className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
+                    )}
+                    Start AI Analysis
+                  </Button>
+                </div>
+              ) : (
+                <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-8 text-center">
+                  <CheckCircle2 className="h-12 w-12 text-green-500/50" />
+                  <p className="mt-2 font-medium">All projects are covered!</p>
+                  <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                    No additional assignments are needed at this time
+                  </p>
+                </div>
+              )}
+            </TabsContent>
+          </Tabs>
         </CardContent>
       </Card>
 
diff --git a/src/server/routers/round.ts b/src/server/routers/round.ts
index 377bb68..06ad903 100644
--- a/src/server/routers/round.ts
+++ b/src/server/routers/round.ts
@@ -251,15 +251,31 @@ export const roundRouter = router({
       })
     )
     .mutation(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
-      // Get previous status for audit
+      // Get previous status and voting dates for audit
       const previousRound = await ctx.prisma.round.findUniqueOrThrow({
         where: { id: input.id },
-        select: { status: true },
+        select: { status: true, votingStartAt: true, votingEndAt: true },
       })
 
+      const now = new Date()
+
+      // When activating a round, if votingStartAt is in the future, update it to now
+      // This ensures voting actually starts when the admin opens the round
+      let votingStartAtUpdated = false
+      const updateData: Parameters<typeof ctx.prisma.round.update>[0]['data'] = {
+        status: input.status,
+      }
+
+      if (input.status === 'ACTIVE' && previousRound.status !== 'ACTIVE') {
+        if (previousRound.votingStartAt && previousRound.votingStartAt > now) {
+          updateData.votingStartAt = now
+          votingStartAtUpdated = true
+        }
+      }
+
       const round = await ctx.prisma.round.update({
         where: { id: input.id },
-        data: { status: input.status },
+        data: updateData,
       })
 
       // Map status to specific action name
@@ -277,7 +293,15 @@ export const roundRouter = router({
           action,
           entityType: 'Round',
           entityId: input.id,
-          detailsJson: { status: input.status, previousStatus: previousRound.status },
+          detailsJson: {
+            status: input.status,
+            previousStatus: previousRound.status,
+            ...(votingStartAtUpdated && {
+              votingStartAtUpdated: true,
+              previousVotingStartAt: previousRound.votingStartAt,
+              newVotingStartAt: now,
+            }),
+          },
           ipAddress: ctx.ip,
           userAgent: ctx.userAgent,
         },
diff --git a/src/server/routers/specialAward.ts b/src/server/routers/specialAward.ts
index a9d357e..c2d7665 100644
--- a/src/server/routers/specialAward.ts
+++ b/src/server/routers/specialAward.ts
@@ -195,12 +195,28 @@ export const specialAwardRouter = router({
     .mutation(async ({ ctx, input }) => {
       const current = await ctx.prisma.specialAward.findUniqueOrThrow({
         where: { id: input.id },
-        select: { status: true },
+        select: { status: true, votingStartAt: true, votingEndAt: true },
       })
 
+      const now = new Date()
+
+      // When opening voting, auto-set votingStartAt to now if it's in the future or not set
+      let votingStartAtUpdated = false
+      const updateData: Parameters<typeof ctx.prisma.specialAward.update>[0]['data'] = {
+        status: input.status,
+      }
+
+      if (input.status === 'VOTING_OPEN' && current.status !== 'VOTING_OPEN') {
+        // If no voting start date, or if it's in the future, set it to now
+        if (!current.votingStartAt || current.votingStartAt > now) {
+          updateData.votingStartAt = now
+          votingStartAtUpdated = true
+        }
+      }
+
       const award = await ctx.prisma.specialAward.update({
         where: { id: input.id },
-        data: { status: input.status },
+        data: updateData,
       })
 
       await logAudit({
@@ -211,6 +227,11 @@ export const specialAwardRouter = router({
         detailsJson: {
           previousStatus: current.status,
           newStatus: input.status,
+          ...(votingStartAtUpdated && {
+            votingStartAtUpdated: true,
+            previousVotingStartAt: current.votingStartAt,
+            newVotingStartAt: now,
+          }),
         },
       })