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More than 150 categories to choose from

The BASA Awards® are exclusively made for small businesses. The competition is fair and only allows small businesses to fairly compete with each other. This competition is for small businesses in the UK to gain recognition and help them strengthen their connection with their existing or potential clients. There is no favouritism or nepotism in the BASA Awards®.

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Hall of Fame

  • Design Masterpiece for Winners

    BASA Awards® Winners can order the sculpture of Atlanta, handmade in Italy. The 11 inches tall statuette is custom-made with ceramic and has a gold luster.

  • Winners Certificates

    Boost your credibility!
    All Winners will be awarded with the BASA Awards® Certificate of Excellence for recognition of their work.

  • The Winners’ & Finalists badges

    There are BASA Awards® badges for the Winners, TopList, and Finalists. Place the badge seals on your website and marketing material and attract customers and media attention.

  • TopList
    2025

    Make it to the TopList! After the online Public Voting is completed, all the top nominations with the highest scores from public votes in each category will be ranked in in order.

The SMALL Wonders

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the UK’s economy, displaying remarkable tenacity and resilience amidst global economic challenges. However, many business awards hardly acknowledge or commend small businesses. The BASA Awards focuses on small-sized entrepreneurs. There are more than 150+ categories available, and all small businesses in the UK are welcome to submit their nominations.

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  • The Winners

    The category winners are the entries with the highest public votes and the judges' scores. There will be 150 category winners selected.

  • The Finalists

    The Finalists comprise all entries with a minimum score of 75% from the judges. Finalists will be admitted to the online public vote.

  • TopList

    After the public voting, all the nominations with the highest scores from public votes in each category will be ranked in the TopList.
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The Prize

The panel of Judges comprises entrepreneurs and industry experts trained to evaluate entries fairly. All entries are assessed based on the track record of their performance; there is no nepotism, favoritism, or large companies' influence.

  • The Atlanta Trophy

    The Atalanta Trophy, crafted from ceramic adorned  with gold luster, is made by  Italian artist, Ithaca. Only winners can order.

  • Worldwide Recognition

    Get recognised globally as a leading small business in the UK. Win trust and credibility from new and existing clients.

  • Winner Certificate

    All winners will receive the BASA Awards Certificate of Excellence to appreciate and recognise their exceptional work.

  • Logo & Badges for Winner Badges

    Boost your brand and sales! Display the BASA Awards Winner's badges and logos on your website, social media, and other marketing material.

  • Media coverage

    BASA Awards® will feature all the winners in their marketing activities and social media, boosting your brand visibility.

  • Website Listing

    Gain positive exposure for your business! All winners will be featured in the Hall of Fame on the BASA Awards website.

  • Advertising Campaign

    Broadcast your win globally! Boost your brand visibility with the BASA Awards marketing material.

  • Join Our Business Community

    Expand your professional network! Winners get a chance to network with access to a successful business community.
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Download the Entry Kit

This downloadable entry kit has helpful tips that will assist you in preparing and submitting your entry for the BASA Award.

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150+ Categories, 6 Tracks

  • BEST

    SMALL BUSINESS

    CATEGORIES

  • BEST

    STARTUP

    CATEGORIES

  • BEST

    ENTREPRENEURS

    CATEGORIES

  • BEST
    IN CLASS
    CATEGORIES

  • BEST

    CAMPAIGNS

    CATEGORIES

  • BEST

    IN TECH

    CATEGORIES

  • SMALL BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES

    The small business award category is committed to honoring and acknowledging exceptional small businesses in every industry. Applicants in this category must show their new products or services, accomplishments, and their impact on the community.Submit your entry

  • BEST IN CLASS AWARD CATEGORIES

    This particular category highlights unique small business owners. For example, it could be women-led to family-owned, veteran to minority-owned, LGBTQ, and people living with disabilities. This track aims to show the diversity in ownership and success among small businesses. Submit your entry

  • THE STARTUP AWARD CATEGORIES

    The Startup Award is dedicated to identifying and celebrating the best startups of the year in each industry. This category invites Small businesses that are five years old or below to apply. The startup must show innovative and outstanding accomplishments in the first years of operation. Submit your entry

  • CAMPAIGNS AWARD CATEGORIES

    Marketing campaigns help build a business brand; this category recognizes small businesses with the best campaigns. Any small business across all industries that believes that it has successfully launched winning campaigns that effectively support its goals is eligible to apply for this track. Submit your entry

  • ENTREPRENEURS AWARD CATEGORIES

    Entrepreneurs are the architects of their businesses' success and deserve recognition for all their efforts. This category is for outstanding entrepreneurs who have brought in innovative ideas in their fields and industries.Submit your entry

  • TECH AWARD CATEGORIES

    Technology is pivotal in enhancing the growth of small businesses. The tech award class recognizes experts in technology and innovation. All small businesses in innovations, app development, and website creation are eligible to apply for this track to show their technological prowess. Submit your entry

  • Free Advisory Call

    Do you need assistance submitting your entries or choosing the best categories for your small business? Our dedicated team is on standby to assist you in selecting the right track for your business. Contact us for consultation.

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REFORESTING FOR EVERY NOMINATION

For every new BASA nomination, a tree is planted as part of  our ‘eco-tradition.’ Sustainability is a key focus of our business. As part of our commitment to celebrating the growth of small businesses, we contribute to the environment by planting trees.

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Calendar for the 2025 Awards

1 May
2025
First early-bird
Early deadline 1 May, 2025 11:59 PM GMT (£150 for first entry, £50 for additional entries)
31 July
2025
Early Deadline
Early Deadline 31 July, 2025 11:59 PM, GMT (£155 for first entry, £55 additional entries)
20 August
2025
Regular Deadline
(No entries will be accepted after this date) 20 August, 2025 11:59 PM, GMT (£160 for first entry, £60 additional entries)
20 Sept - 13 Oct, 2025
Judging Round (Score and admission to public vote) Final Judging Round (winners selection)
6 - 12 Oct,
2025
Public voting
15 -31 Oct,
2025
Winners notified or the 2025 BASA Awards. The Winners packs will be sent in December, 2025
Monitor the BASA Awards social media pages for updates to the calendar.
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