Everything you need to know about fees, payment process, and key dates to enter the awards.
Entry fees
Entry fees for all categories in 2024 BASA Awards are as follows:
Early-Bird
$200 for the first entry, $60 for additional entries, until 20 May, 2024
Early deadline
$215 for the first entry, $90 for additional entries, until 20 August, 2024
Regular deadline
$225 for the first entry, $90 for additional entries, until 30 August, 2024
You are not required to complete your applications at the time of purchase. They can be edited and modified by the deadline of 30 August, 2024, before the final submission for review by the judges. The BASA entry fee is the same for all the categories.
How to make the payment
Entry fees can be paid via credit card only at the time of application. If you submit one entry to several categories, you must pay the application fee for all the categories.
What next after the payment
After you pay the fees, you will get a unique link that will direct you to the Zealous partner platform to complete the application form. You can make any changes or edits before the 30 August, 2024, deadline, as no further changes will be allowed after the deadline.
Calendar for the 2024 Awards
MAY
20
Entries Open
Early-Bird 20 May, 2024 11:59 PM, EST ($200 for first entry, $60 additional entries)
AUG
20
Early Deadline
20 August, 2024 11:59 PM, EST ($215 for first entry, $90 additional entries)
AUG
30
Regular Deadline
(No entries will be accepted after this date) 30 August, 2024 11:59 PM, EST ($225 for first entry, $90 additional entries).
SEP
3 - 14
Judging Round
Judging Round 1: score and admission to public vote Judging Round 2: winners selection
SEPT - OCT
30 - 6
Public voting
NOV/DEC
Winners Notified
Winners and TopList Companies notified for the 2024 BASA Awards. Winners pack will be sent in late December 2024.
DIscover more about BASA
The BASA Awards are established to celebrate and promote small business for their notable efforts in growing and building the economy of the country and the world at large. The Awards are fair and only allow small businesses to fairly compete with each other. This competition is for small businesses in Canada to gain recognition and help them strengthen their connection with their existing or potential clients. There is no favoritism or nepotism in the BASA Awards.