All you need to know about fees, payment process, and key dates to enter the awards.
Entry fees
Entry fees for all categories in 2025 Best of Australia Small Business Awards are as follows:
Early-Bird
$230 for the first entry, $80 for additional entries, until May 1, 2025
Early deadline
$250 for the first entry, $90 for additional entries, until July 31, 2025
Regular deadline
$290 for the first entry, $120 for additional entries, until August 20, 2025
You are not required to complete your applications at the time of purchase. They can be edited and modified by the deadline of August 20, 2025, before the final submission for review by the judges. The BASA Awards® entry fee is the same for all the categories.
How to make the payment
Entry fees can be paid via credit card only at the time of application. If you submit one entry to several categories, you must pay the application fee for all the categories.
What next after the payment
After you pay the fees, you will get a unique link that will direct you to the Zealous partner platform to complete the application form. You can make any changes or edits before the August 20, 2025, deadline, as no changes will be allowed after the deadline.
Calendar for the 2025 Awards
MAY
1
Early-Bird
1 May, 2025 11:59 PM, AEST ($230 for first entry, $80 additional entries)
JULY
31
Early Deadline
31 July, 2025 11:59 PM, AEST ($250 for first entry, $90 additional entries)
AUG
20
Regular Deadline
(No entries will be accepted after this date) 20 August, 2025 11:59 PM, AEST ($290 for first entry, $120 additional entries).
SEP - OCT
20 - 13
Judging Rounds
Judging Round 1: score and admission to public vote Judging Round 2: winners selection
OCT
6 - 12
Public voting
OCT
2025
Winners Notified
Winners and TopList Companies notified for the 2025 BASA Awards. Winners pack will be sent in October 2025
Find out more about the BASA Awards®
The BASA Awards are established to celebrate and promote small businesses in Australia for their notable efforts in growing and building the economy of the country and the world at large. The Awards are fair and only allow small businesses to fairly compete with each other. This competition is for small businesses in Australia to gain recognition and help them strengthen their connection with their existing or potential clients. There is no favoritism or nepotism in the BASA Awards.
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