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About the BASA Awards®

The BASA Awards® was established to celebrate and promote small businesses 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 compete fairly with each other. This competition is for small businesses in Canada 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®.

The judging panel comprises entrepreneurs and industry experts who have been equipped to evaluate entries fairly. All entries are assessed based on the track record of their performance; there is no nepotism, favoritism, or influence from large companies. Entrants can check the Judges’ comments on their nominations to ensure  they understand  what the judges want for the 2025 BASA Awards®.

There are many benefits to applying to the BASA Awards programs. For example, entries that judges award 75% or more become finalists. They will be awarded the Finalist digital kit consisting of badges to place on their social media and websites.

The finalists will qualify to join public voting to compete to become winners or join the TopList.

Entries that receive the highest scores from the public automatically become Toplisters. They will get a chance to be listed in the Hall of Fame as the best upcoming businesses in Canada. They will also receive the TopList kit and be promoted on BASA Awards® social media platforms, website, and other promotional channels.

The TopList entries will get a chance to be listed in the Hall of Fame as the best upcoming businesses in Canada. They will also receive the TopList kit and be promoted on BASA Awards® social media platforms, website, and other promotional channels.

The 150 companies with the highest scores from both the public and judges will be crowned category winners. Winners will get recognized globally as leading small businesses in Canada and receive the BASA Awards® Certificate of Excellence to honor and recognise their exceptional work. They will be given BASA Awards® Winner's badges and logos for their website, social media, and other marketing material and receive BASA Awards®marketing material for marketing and promotion. BASA Awards® will feature selected winners in their press releases and social media, boosting your brand visibility. Winners will also get a chance to interact and access a successful business community.

The Atlanta Trophy

Made in Italy, the hand crafted sculpture of  Atlanta is one of the most prestigious awards. The 11 inches tall statuette is custom-made with ceramic and has a gold luster by the artist, Ithaca. You can find more information here.

We hope you register your company to participate, and we look forward to networking and promoting good work.