Frequently asked questions

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I. About the Best of Australia Small Business Awards

What are the Best of Australia Small Business Awards?

The Best of Australia Small Business 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 Best of Australia Small Business Awards are the largest awards for small businesses in Australia. 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?
Every category will have a winner. The entries that judges award 75% or more become finalists.The finalists will qualify to join public voting to compete to become winners or join 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 Australia. 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 gets 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. Those are some of the few benefits of joining the award. Click here for elaborated 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 Australia.

Who can apply?
All small companies, startups, and entrepreneurs operating in Australia 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 on March 1, 2024, and close on July 20, 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 made up of industry experts judges the BASA Awards. They are independent third parties. Click here to see the 2024 judges' lineup.

Are submissions confidential?
The BASA Awards organizers prioritize the privacy and confidentiality of all the applicants. The organizers ensure that judges sign non-disclosure agreements, contracts that do not allow them to reveal 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 broadly outlined as we realize the distinctiveness 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 July 2024.

Will there be an awards ceremony this year?

There won't be an award ceremony broadcast for the 2024 BASA. 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 envious prizes. The statuette is a hand-made work of art uniquely created in Italy by the internationally acclaimed artist Ithaca. Read more.

Contact us at: awards@basawards.com