The Dating Awards, founded by Charly Lester, is a prestigious series of annual award shows that celebrate excellence across the British, European, and American dating industries. These awards are consumer-led and consumer-driven, recognizing the very best in dating websites, apps, events, individuals, and media. The Dating Awards have become a highly anticipated industry event, attracting thousands of professionals from around the world.

Charly designed these awards to be the Michelin stars of the dating world, setting a standard for companies to aspire to and giving daters a reliable guide for choosing services. For four successful years, the Awards took place in London, New York, and Amsterdam, garnering widespread recognition and acclaim. However, Charly ultimately decided to focus her efforts on her new dating app, Lumen.

Recognized as a leading expert in the online dating industry, Charly is frequently called upon to represent the field in media appearances such as TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines. The Dating Awards have been featured in prominent publications like the Huffington Post and the Evening Standard, cementing their status as the gold standard in the dating industry