The TADS Awards, the world’s first international award for the Tokenized Assets and Digitized Securities (“TADS”) sectors, returns for its 2023 edition. Co-organized by the Asia Pacific Digital Economy Institute, Coinstreet Partners, and DAS (Digital Asset Series) Seminars, this prestigious event has garnered immense support from a slew of strategic partners, cementing its status as a milestone in the world of digital finance and blockchain technology.
The TADS Awards, designed to highlight innovation and excellence in the TADS sectors, has enlisted a formidable lineup of strategic partners, including the Association of Family Offices in Asia, Crypto Valley Association, Deloitte Hong Kong, DLA Piper, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cyberport, Hong Kong Investor Relations Association, IBM Hong Kong, InvestHK, Microsoft Hong Kong, Somerley Capital, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Tokenizer, and West Park Capital, among many others. Furthermore, the awards have gained global recognition through its network of Global Ambassadors hailing from over sixteen countries.
Nominations for the TADS Awards are now open and can be submitted by nominees directly or by third-party nominators at the official website www.tadsawards.org. As a non-profit initiative, there are no associated costs for both nominators and nominees at any stage of the awards. Importantly, all information submitted during the application process will be treated as strictly confidential. The nomination period will remain open until October 31, 2023, allowing ample time for industry players to put forward their outstanding achievements.
The TADS Awards 2023 will acknowledge and celebrate excellence in three primary award categories, each comprising five awards. Additionally, special “Rising Star” awards within these categories have been introduced to encourage innovative proof-of-concept projects and startups in the TADS sectors.
Award Categories:
1. Best of Class TADS
- Private Equity
- Fixed & Commercial Asset
- Tokenized Debt / Bond
- Arts & Collectible
- Tokenized Fund
- Best of Class TADS – Rising Stars
2. Ecosystem Excellence
- Identity & Reg-Tech Solution
- Tokenization & Brokerage Solution
- Custodian & Trust Solution
- Trading & Liquidity Solution
- DeFi & Asset Management Solution
- Ecosystem Excellence – Rising Stars
3. Web3 Innovations
- Artificial Intelligence Solution
- SDG / ESG Solution
- Metaverse, AR/ER, NFT Solution
- DLT, Blockchain & Cyber Security
- Game, IOT & Robotic
- Web3 Innovations (Rising Stars)
In response to the rapidly evolving TADS industries, the 4th TADS Awards has introduced a new “Web3 Innovations” award category, encompassing areas such as Artificial Intelligence Solution, SDG / ESG Solution, Metaverse, AR/ER, NFT Solution, DLT, Blockchain & Cyber Security, Game, IOT & Robotic, and Web3 Innovations (Rising Stars).
In a move to encourage young talent and innovation, the TADS Awards 2023 has also incorporated a “Student Awards” category in collaboration with HKUST Business School Fintechstic 2023. With a focus on “Achieving Green SDGs in Hong Kong through Financial Innovations under Digital Asset Regulatory Regime,” this category aims to inspire the next generation of TADS leaders.
This year, the TADS Awards have reached another significant milestone by collaborating with Fintechstic, organized by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The champion team of the Fintechstic 2023 Student Competition will have the unique opportunity to join the TADS Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner alongside industry award recipients from around the world.
The TADS Awards 2023 promises to be a pivotal event in the world of Tokenized Assets and Digitized Securities, shining a spotlight on the pioneers and innovators who are driving the future of digital finance and blockchain technology. With nominations now open, the race is on to identify and celebrate the industry’s most outstanding achievements.
About TADS Awards
First launched in 2020, the Tokenized Assets & Digital Securities Awards (“TADS Awards”) is the world’s first annual international awards for the Tokenized Assets & Digital Securities sector. Hosted annually, TADS Awards aims to nurture the growth of Web3 industries by gathering leaders and experts from across the world’s financial technology and financial service sectors to establish best practices and performance standards through recognizing and honoring individuals and businesses for their distinguished achievements and contributions in TADS sectors. For more information, please visit – www.tadsawards.org
Some of the winners of past TADS Awards include (alphabetically): Archax, Bitt, Covario, CurrencyWorks, DigiShares, InvestaX, IX Fintech, Kansong Art Museum, Publish, Ledger, Securitize, Prime Trust, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, and Tokeny Solutions.
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