The BASA Awards® takes great care in selecting  its judges, who consist of industry experts and entrepreneurs who understand the workings of small businesses. These judges are passionate about the growth of small businesses and are eager to hear your stories and fairly evaluate your entries. They assess your work, uniqueness, and abilities compared to other small businesses in your industry. Factors such as client list, years of operation, and team size are not the only determinants of the success of your entry. All judges follow a strict evaluation process. The process is fair and does not encourage favouritism or nepotism. There will be up to six judges to evaluate each entry based on their expertise. The average score given by all the judges becomes the final score for each entry. You can learn more about the Judging Criteria and Weights and the Score Normalization.

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Judges Appreciation

  • Fancy becoming a  Judge? The 2026 BASA Awards® invites you to apply to become a  Judge. You can also nominate a colleague or an industry expert in your field. Those who meet BASA Awards® judging criteria will be appointed as Judges and assigned categories based on their areas of expertise. All entries will be evaluated online between August and October 2026. By being a Judge, you support small business creativity, innovation, and progress. All Judges get:

    • A published interview on BASA's website
    • Social media mention across BASA Awards®Social Media platforms
    • Press mentions
    • Networking opportunities with other judges
    • Career growth by adding the role to your LinkedIn profile and resume.

    To apply, contact us here click here.

The judging and the voting process

  • Expert Judges

    Present your work to top industry leaders! Our panel of judges consists solely of highly qualified experts who will evaluate entries from various industries.

  • Voting publicity

    Increase your brand visibility! Once the finalists are announced, online public voting will be opened on BASA Awards® social media platforms.
  • To learn more about the evaluation process click below for more.
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FEATURED JUDGEs

Sharon
Bonner

Bright Ideas Event Agency

Awais Sher
Bajwa

Bank of America

Marco
Zecca

Aquazzurra

Matteo
Osso

QVC TV

Jess
Willis

Create Communities

Dennis
Galletti

Bekaert

Devon Pasha
Montgomery

DMP Creative

Dr. Rod
Segnini

Segnini

Ramalakshmi
Murugan

Google

Derrin
Brown

Australian Events Industry

Dr. Tejesh Reddy
Singasani

Verizon

Nikhil
Patil

Amazon

Nitin
Kishen

PayPal

Ashish
Kedia

Google

Michele
Allen

Crux Creative

Kellie
Dyer

Keldy

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About BASA Awards® Canada

The BASA Awards® was independently created to promote exceptional small companies in Canada. The awards aim to showcase the excellent work and contributions of small businesses to the country’s economy. The BASA Awards has more than 150+ categories, making them the largest awards for small businesses in Canada.

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