Launched in 2020, DATS Awards (formerly TADS Awards) was founded as the world's first international awards dedicated to digital assets and tokenized securities. In 2026, the Awards were rebranded as DATS Awards, introducing a three-pillar framework aligned with market maturity.
Operating across 19+ countries, DATS is endorsed by institutions including InvestHK, HKUST, and PolyU, and engages professionals, students, and ecosystem builders globally.
To build a common standard for a global digital asset economy — where excellence is visible, trust is earned, and quality is universally recognisable.
To serve as the independent, non-profit steward of that common standard through transparent benchmarking, rigorous recognition, and reinvestment into research, education, and ecosystem development.
Excellence deserves recognition — regardless of budget.
Community is our engine — Council members, volunteers, partners.
Transparency is non-negotiable — criteria, process, finances published.
Non-Profit Pledge: All revenue is reinvested. No dividends. No profit extraction.
Sponsors enable free entry, research, and the Summit, but have no influence over judging.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Nomination Opens | June 2026 |
| Nomination Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Finalists Announcement | Early October 2026 |
| Winners Notification & Announcement | Late November 2026 |
| DATS Awards 2026 Ceremony & Forum | January/February 2027 (exact date TBC) |
Awards are our visible output; standards are our core mission. All judging criteria are:
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