Frequently asked questions

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I. About the BASA Awards

What are the BASA Awards?

The BASA Awards are independent awards created to promote exceptional small companies. in Australia. The Awards aim to display small businesses' excellent work and contributions to the country's economy. The BASA Awards are the largest awards for small businesses in the UK. To learn more about BASA Awards, click here.

How many categories are available?

There are six classes or tracks with more than 150 categories involving products, services, technology, and innovations for you to choose from.

II. What winners receive?

How many winners and finalists will the BASA Awards have?
Each category will have a winner. The entries that judges award 75% or more become finalists.The finalists will be eligible to participate in public voting to compete to become winners or secure a spot in the TopList.

The entries that get the highest scores from the public automatically become Toplisters. They will be listed in the Business Hall of Fame as the best upcoming businesses in the UK. They will also receive the TopList kit and be promoted on BASA's social media platforms, website, and other channels. To find out more about the judging and award process, click here.

Will BASA Awards winners receive an award?
The entry that receives the highest score from the public votes and judges becomes the category winner. All category winners will get digital badges and a winner's certificate. The TopListers will receive a digital certificate and the seals. Only the category winners can order the Atlanta trophy. To learn more about the trophy Atlanta, click here.

Are there additional awards for winners?
The category winners have a chance to get more awards. Only the winners get to order the  Atlanta trophy, a handmade statuette made in Italy by Ithaca.

What benefits do I get by applying?
Joining the BASA Awards has many benefits. You get industry recognition,  brand visibility and media coverage, productivity, and networking. These are just a few of the benefits of joining the award. Click here for adetailed explanation of the reasons and benefits for sending in your application.

III. On the application process

Who is eligible for nomination?
The BASA Awards are only open to small businesses in the UK.

Who can apply?
All small companies, startups, and entrepreneurs operating in the UK can apply for the BASA Awards. To learn more about our categories, click here.

Is it exclusively for small businesses?
BASA is strictly for small companies. Big and medium companies are automatically disqualified.

Can non-profit organizations send applications?
 Non-profit companies can apply for BASA Awards if they are not medium or large companies.

When is the deadline?
The applications open onMay 10, 2024, and close on August 24, 2024. Click here for the BASA Award calendar.

What is the entry fee?
External bodies do not fund the BASA Awards. They are independent and only rely on the application fee. Click here for more info about the entry fee.

IV. On the judging process

Who are the judges?
A panel of judges consisting of of industry experts judges the  BASA Awards. They are independent third parties. Click here to view the lineup of judges for 2024.

Are submissions confidential?
The BASA Awards organizers prioritize the privacy and confidentiality of all applicants. The organizers ensure that judges sign non-disclosure agreements, contracts which prohibit the disclosure of any information about the entries they review. Applicants should refrain from writing company secrets or any sensitive information. The Winners and the TopListers are encouraged to remove confidential information before publishing them on BASA's sites.

Why are the application requirements for most categories so loosely outlined?
The application requirements are intentionally broad,recognizing the unique nature of each organization in its culture, achievements, and motivations for seeking recognition. We designed the requirements to allow flexibility for organizations to showcase their specific accomplishments. We intended to avoid restricting the award's scope by imposing rigid definitions on the application criteria.

Who are the BASA Award judges?
The BASA judging panel consists of industry experts and corporations committed to giving back and fostering the growth of small businesses.

How Can I apply to become a judge?
To join the BASA judging panel, fill out this form here. Once accepted, you can participate in online judging from May to September2024.

Will there be an awards ceremony this year?
For the 2024 BASA, there will not be an award ceremony broadcast. Winners and Finalists will receive notifications through email, and their certificates will be sent to their addresses.

V. The Trophy

The Atlanta Trophy. The Atlanta trophy is one of most prestigious and coveted prizes in the industry. The statuette is a hand-made work of art uniquely created in Italy by the internationally acclaimed artist Ithaca. Read more.

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