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id: work/bounties/select-winners
title: "Selecting Winner the Bounty"
description: "There is no official deadline for selecting a winner at the bounty’s end date"
product: zadao
canonical: https://zeroauthoritydao.ai/docs/work/bounties/select-winners
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# Selecting Winner the Bounty

Submissions close at 11:59 PM UTC on the end date. There is no deadline to pick a winner after that, but do it promptly from My Bounties with Select Winner.

Once the end date originally set by the bounty creator is triggered—**officially at 11:59 PM UTC**—the Clarity smart contract will automatically **prevent any further submissions**. At this point, no new participants can enter, and the selection process begins.

There is no official or systematic deadline for selecting a winner once the bounty’s end date has passed. While the system does not enforce a strict timeline, it’s best to **review submissions and choose a winner promptly** to maintain engagement and trust within the community. Prompt selection ensures that participants feel valued for their contributions and keeps the momentum going for future bounties. **Delays can lead to frustration, discourage participation in future bounties, and create uncertainty among contributors.** While there is flexibility, timely action is strongly encouraged to uphold the credibility of the bounty system and maintain a positive user experience.

**Procedure**

![](https://zeroauthoritydao.ai/docs/img/d06605b41c98.webp)

**1. Access the Bounty Page**

* Go to website.

**2. Navigate to "My Bounties"**

* Click on **"My Bounties"** to view the bounties you have created.

**3. Identify Bounties That Have Ended**

* Check for bounties where the **end date has passed**.

**4. Select a Winner**

* Review the submissions and choose the best entry.
* Click **"Select Winner"** and confirm your choice.

**5. Notify the Winner & Community**

* Announce the winner to keep participants engaged.
* Share the results on social media or Discord if applicable.

**6. No Hard Deadline – Act Fast!**

* There’s no strict deadline after the end date, but select a winner **as soon as possible** to keep the community happy. 🚀