Best Tax Stamp Design and Security
Excellence in the design and production of a physical tax stamp or fiscal marking solution.
Judged on
- Design quality and originality
- Security features
- Authentication
- Fitness for purpose
ITSA Awards
Excellence in Tax Stamp and Traceability Awards
Recognising outstanding tax stamp, track and trace, production monitoring and excise control programmes around the world – and sharing good practice among revenue authorities internationally.
Before submitting, please read the Guidelines and Criteria (PDF).
Nominations close 31 January 2027
Deadline
31 January 2027
122 days to go
Categories
Five awards
From design to policy
Nominations
Self-nomination welcome
Third parties need consent
Presentation
Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum
Winners announced live
About the Awards
Governments and revenue authorities increasingly combine physical security, digital technologies, data management, production monitoring, authentication, track and trace, enforcement and public engagement to protect excise revenues, combat illicit trade and improve regulatory compliance.
The ITSA Excellence in Tax Stamp and Traceability Awards recognise outstanding achievement across this integrated environment, and provide an opportunity to share innovation, effectiveness and good practice among revenue authorities internationally.
The awards primarily recognise government authorities and government-led programmes. Technology providers, security printers, system integrators and other suppliers that contributed to a winning programme may be recognised as project partners.
Award Categories
Five awards recognising excellence across the full tax stamp and traceability landscape. A project may be entered in more than one category, with a separate nomination for each.
Best Public/Consumer Engagement Programme
A programme that engages consumers or the wider public in identifying legitimate products, avoiding illicit ones and reporting suspicious activity.
Judged on
- Objective and target audience
- How consumers participate
- Reach and engagement
- Impact achieved
Best Outcomes
A tax stamp, track and trace, production monitoring or excise control programme that has delivered significant and demonstrable results.
Judged on
- Objectives and challenges
- Results achieved
- Enforcement and operational gains
Best Technology Innovation
The innovative application of technology to improve the effectiveness, security, efficiency or integrity of an excise control programme.
Judged on
- What is innovative
- Security or effectiveness gains
- Proven in practice
- Measurable benefits
Best Policy and Enforcement Framework
A new or substantially enhanced policy, legislative or regulatory framework that has entered into force and begun implementation.
Judged on
- Purpose and risks addressed
- Defined responsibilities
- Enforceability
- Early effectiveness
Ready to nominate?
Address each criterion for your chosen category and support your claims with evidence – judges assess only the material you submit.
Full requirements are in the Guidelines and Criteria.
How Entries Are Judged
An independent Awards Judging Committee of revenue, customs and industry experts scores every eligible nomination. Alongside the category criteria, three principles apply to all entries.
Principle 1
Evidence
Claims should be supported by credible evidence. Judges distinguish between stated objectives and demonstrated achievements.
Principle 2
Context and proportionality
Achievements are judged in the context of the jurisdiction. Large absolute numbers do not automatically outscore smaller but proportionately more significant results.
Principle 3
Practical effectiveness and transferability
Judges consider how well an initiative works in practice and the lessons it offers to other jurisdictions.
Read the guidelines before you nominate
The Guidelines and Criteria set out everything you need to prepare a strong entry – eligibility, who may nominate, what to include, supporting evidence, confidentiality, the judging process and the full criteria for each category.
The Road to the Awards
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Call for nominations opens
Nominations are submitted online via Award Force.
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Nomination deadline
Entries close 31 January 2027.
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Judging Committee assessment
Independent experts score each entry against the published criteria.
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Finalists notified
Shortlisted nominees are informed ahead of the ceremony.
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Winners announced
Awards are presented at the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum.
Showcase your programme on the international stage
Nominations close on 31 January 2027. Entries must be in English and submitted online.
Questions? Contact info@tax-stamps.org