Make the 2025 TopList

The main objective of the Best of Canada Small Business Awards by BASA Awards® is to celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of small businesses in Canada. BASA Awards® firmly believes in the hard work of small businesses, entrepreneurs, new startups, or established small family businesses and therefore wishes to acknowledge and reward such efforts.

As the true champions of the Canadian economy, small businesses fearlessly stepped out of their comfort zones and showed exceptional efforts to establish something extraordinary. It is time for you to be celebrated and receive the highly deserved recognition you deserve.

Recognizing the important role of small businesses in the economy, the BASA Awards acknowledges that these enterprises constitute 99% of business in Canada. Unlike other awards that often overlook small companies, the BASA Awards® only exists for the small heroes.

At the BASA Awards®, our aim is to highlight and celebrate small businesses that deserve recognition for their exemplary performance and their positive impact on our community.

The BASA Awards® has 6 tracks and over 150+ categories to choose from and remains uninfluenced by the large companies. The vetting system is fair, with no nepotism or big companies dominating the playing field. The judges at BASA are only interested in one thing- YOUR EXCEPTIONAL WORK!

The award wants to showcase your small business’s dedication and hard work.

BASA Awards® understands that not every small business that enters the BASA Awards can be a winner. The award, therefore, has created various ways to celebrate all the small businesses that show outstanding work. The BASA Awards® looks forward to highlighting small businesses on its TopList for 2025.

Don't miss this opportunity to appear on the list. Send your application before the deadline for consideration. For more information about the BASA Awards calendar, click here.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us for all your questions regarding the BASA Awards®. A dedicated team will happily assist you with the registration, category selection, and submission process.

What Will TopList Companies Receive

  • Logos and Badges for TopLists, to use on your website, social media, advertisements, and in your signature.
  • Feature permanently in our Hall of Fame on our website.
  • Global recognition of your work.
  • A dedicated campaign to promote your work across our social media and other platforms.

How It Works

Entries that receive an average score of 75% and above from the judges automatically become the finalists. The finalists will receive the Finalist digital kit with social media seals. They will then proceed to the next stage, the public vote.

All the finalists who receive the highest public vote score will become the TopList. The TopList companies will be featured in our Hall of Fame as one of the upcoming small businesses in Canada. They will also receive the TopList Kit and be promoted across our websites and social media platforms.

Application: You must pay the entry fee first and then fill in your details. Select your desired categories from the more than 150 categories available and submit your entry.

After payment is complete, applicants are directed to the Zealous platform to fill and submit entries. To find out more details about the application process, click here.

Judging:Your application will be evaluated by the panel of judges to determine if it meets the specific requirements of your chosen category.

Winner announcement: The BASA Awards® category winners and companies in the TopList will be notified and receive their winners' packs in December 2025.

Why take part in the 2025 BASA Awards®

Industry acknowledgment and Recognition: Your company will be celebrated and acknowledged as one of the leading small businesses in Canada.

Visibility and Media Coverage: As a TopList company, you will be featured on our website to share your inspirational business journey. You will receive promotional coverage on our social media and other platforms and be recognized in our Business Hall of Fame.

Improved Productivity & Recruitment: You can enhance company productivity and build greater employee engagement, attracting more highly talented employees.

Increase your network: Joining the BASA Awards® will give you access to a vibrant business community where you can exchange ideas and share insights with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Click here for more details about the award and how it can benefit you.

To learn more about the Best of Canada Small Business Awards and how you can participate or nominate a well-deserved small business, click here.