The Atlanta Trophy

The Trophy

The Atlanta Trophy was created as a distinctive symbol of small business achievement, representing the ambition, resilience, and determination behind entrepreneurial success.

Named Atlanta, the trophy celebrates the journey of entrepreneurs who push beyond expectations and strive for something greater. Renowned Italian sculptor Ithaca was commissioned to create a stylized figure of a woman reaching above her potential to touch the stars — per aspera ad astra (through hardship to the stars) — embodying the determination and pursuit of excellence represented by every BASA winner.

The Atlanta

Named ‘Atlanta’, the trophy stands 11 ½ inches tall and weighs 1.1 pounds. It portrays a woman using all her strength to reach the stars, symbolizing the challenges and perseverance small businesses face before establishing themselves in the business field. The trophy's name is “Atlanta” pays homage to the city in which the awards were founded and reflects the story of the Greek Goddess, a human huntress, symbolizing the courage of small businesses in their pursuit for clients and success.

100% Handmade in Italy

The 100% handmade statuette is crafted from ceramic and gold luster and is ready for the more than 150 category winners in the BASA Awards 2025.  

Sculpting Time

The Trophy was uniquely designed for the BASA Awards. All statuettes are completely handmade by the artist Ithaca. The estimated manufacturing time is 5 months for 150 statuettes.

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