The CB+DC Conference Awards honor outstanding achievements and innovation in the realm of digital currencies, including CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits.  The awards recognize pioneering initiatives that promote financial inclusion, push technological boundaries, and create tangible benefits in the real world.

Award Categories

Awards will be given in the following four categories:

• Pioneering CBDC Initiative: For central banks leading innovative CBDC projects.
• Best Stablecoin / Tokenized Asset Project: Recognizing financial service providers advancing digital assets.
• Technology Award: Honoring tech providers reshaping digital currency infrastructure.
• Best Academic Research Project: Awarding research that advances digital currency understanding and policy.

The winners will be announced at the CB+DC Conference. 

Project Evaluation

At the heart of the award program lies a thorough evaluation process.

All prospective projects undergo a rigorous review by Chavanette Advisors, employing the Galactic Grid Model as the primary assessment framework.

All award nominations will then be reviewed and approved by an award board.

Award Board

The award board is composed of following distinguished members: