The Best of America Small Business Awards, presented by BASA Awards, are proud to announce the opening of the 2025 awards season, inviting small businesses to showcase their outstanding achievements. Dedicated to shining a spotlight on the diverse accomplishments of small businesses across the United States, the awards seek to honor those who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and a significant positive influence within their communities.
The Best of America Small Business Awards will be accepting entries until August 20, 2025. Small businesses from all industries and backgrounds are invited to enter. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to seize this opportunity to share their success stories and unique contributions to the American business landscape.
Exciting News
The Best in Business 2026 Book Submissions Open on April 2! In addition to the awards, BASA AwardsⓇ is thrilled to introduce The Best in Business 2026 Book, a prestigious publication in collaboration with Ocotillo Wells, that will feature the most inspiring and innovative small businesses in America. Submissions open on April 2, and participation is completely free. To be considered, businesses must enter the BASA Awards, fill out the separate Book form, sign the publishing agreement, and respond to editorial team requests in a timely manner. There are no costs or minimum book copy purchases required—this is a unique opportunity to gain widespread recognition and showcase your business success in print. Find out more here.
The ethos that embodies the awards is expressed eloquently by Anna Stella, Marketing Director of the BASA Awards, who remarked: "We believe in celebrating the unsung heroes of our economy – the small businesses that fuel innovation, create jobs, and enrich our communities. Despite their significant role, they often operate in the shadows of larger corporations. The Best of America Small Business Awards is our platform to rectify that oversight, to acknowledge and elevate the remarkable achievements of small businesses."
Who is Eligible to Enter the Awards?
The Awards are open to all successful small businesses founded and operating in the USA. Entrants are invited to display their business accomplishments, whether it be pioneering strategies, impactful projects, or exceptional growth trajectories. With six distinct tracks and over 150 award categories to choose from, there is no shortage of opportunities for small business owners to align themselves and showcase their unique strengths and achievements.
The BASA Judges Panel: The BASA Awards is proud of its impartial judging process, which is led by a prestigious panel of independent industry experts. The BASA Awards are committed to transparency and fairness, and the judging panel ensures that each entry is evaluated based on its merits, free from external influences.
"The integrity of our judging process is paramount. We understand the challenges small businesses face and the importance of fair recognition. At BASA Awards, every entry receives the attention it deserves, and every winner earns their accolade through merit," added Anna Stella.
About the BASA AwardsⓇ
The BASA AwardsⓇ celebrate excellence, resilience, creativity, and passion within Australia’s small business community. With a wide range of categories, the awards recognise businesses from all sectors for their invaluable contributions to the nation’s economy and society. The sole requirement is that the businesses be classified as small.
For more information on how to submit entries or nominate deserving businesses, please visit https://www.basawards.com.
