Adam Smith Awards

Adam Smith Awards 2026

Nominations now closed

Nominations for the 2026 Adam Smith Awards programme are now closed. Winners will be announced live on Tuesday 5th May.

If you missed out this year, we will be back open for nominations in January 2027. Alternatively, if you operate in Asia Pacific, our Adam Smith Awards Asia nominations will open on 5th May.

If you have any queries, please contact us at: awards@treasurytoday.com

Criteria

The basic criterion for the Adam Smith Awards is that entries demonstrate best practice and/or innovation, evidenced by any of the following:

  • Outstanding cost savings.
  • Above average ROI.
  • Optimal account/treasury structure.
  • Quantitative improvements in efficiency.
  • Cutting edge technology.
  • Tailor-made solution.
  • Exceptional implementation (budget/time).
  • Quality accreditation.

Deals may be in any currency, country or region. Only deals implemented between 1st January 2025 and 30th April 2026 qualified.

The Adam Smith Awards recognise solutions primarily implemented in EMEA and/or the Americas. The Adam Smith Awards Asia recognise solutions primarily implemented within the APAC region. If your solution is global in nature, please base your submission on the region where your organisation is located.

By submitting a nomination to the Adam Smith Awards programme, you agree that, if selected as a winner, a case study of your solution will be published by the Treasury Today Group. All winners will be invited to the Celebration Dinner in London in June 2026, and a representative must attend to collect the award.