The nomination period for Treasury Today’s Adam Smith Awards Asia 2026 is now well underway. So does your treasury team have what it takes to join this year’s line-up of illustrious winners?
Why enter?
The Adam Smith Awards Asia programme doesn’t just recognise best practice and innovation. It also gives winners an opportunity to raise their profile within their own companies, and across the treasury profession as a whole.
“Winning an Adam Smith Award Asia is a tremendous honour, both for me personally and for our company,” commented Karen Wang, Treasury Director at Trip.com, following her team’s success at last year’s Adam Smith Awards Asia.
“It serves as a powerful recognition of our relentless efforts and innovative approaches in treasury management. And it energises us to continue our journey of exploration.”
Benchmark for treasury achievement
Now in its 13th year, our awards programme in Asia is the ultimate benchmark for corporate treasury achievement. The 2026 programme includes 20 different categories to recognise treasury achievement across the board, from sophisticated cash pooling solutions to groundbreaking applications for AI.
Has your treasury team implemented an innovative funding or investment solution? Have you updated your FX strategy or changed the way you manage counterparty risk? Or have you taken a unique approach to addressing sustainability in your supply chain strategy? Whatever your achievements, you should be able to find a home for your project in our 2026 categories.
Our market-specific categories for best practice in China, India and ASEAN provide an opportunity to showcase projects in particular geographies.
The Adam Smith Awards Asia also recognises individual achievement. So if you – or someone you know – has made a real difference, consider putting in a nomination for Corporate Treasurer of the Year or A Rising Star.
How to enter this year’s awards
Entering the Adam Smith Awards Asia is straightforward: fill out an online form to give our judges an overview of what you have achieved. Remember that we receive hundreds of nominations each year – so take the time to detail the aspects of the solution that make your project stand out.
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Explain the ‘before’ picture. Explain what the situation looked like before you embarked on your solution, the catalysts that prompted you to take action and the challenges you were looking to overcome, from sector-specific issues to universal treasury concerns.
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Why, what and how? Tell us why you opted for your chosen solution, and how you approached the implementation process. Make sure you give a clear account of what you’ve achieved and the results you’ve seen, including any quantifiable benefits.
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Tell the human story. Last but not least, include the human story behind your achievements. Tell us about the individuals who went the extra mile, the breakthrough moments and how the solution has boosted the profile of your treasury team within the organisation. The judges will be looking for inspirational stories as well as evidence of cutting-edge technical solutions – so tell us what makes your team and your story unique.
Next steps
Nominations for this year’s awards will close on August 3rd. Following an intensive judging period, winners will be announced at our live announcement on September 17th at 14:30 SGT | 07:30 BST | 08:30 CEST.
All winners and their partners will be invited to our Celebration Dinner on November 10th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore. Following the event, case studies will be published showcasing the achievements of this year’s winners.
We look forward to reading about your achievements!
