BASA introduce annual awards

The British Adhesives & Sealants Association (BASA) is set to launch a new awards programme with a gala event in November. 

The initiative aims to recognise excellence and achievement within the adhesives and sealants industry and is open to all BASA member companies.

BASA, which has been representing the adhesives and sealants sector since 1983, has created these awards to highlight key areas such as quality, training, health & safety, and sustainability. 

"This is a very exciting moment for us, and for the sector as a whole," says Lorna Williams, BASA CEO. 

"Issues such as quality, training, health & safety and sustainability have been key concerns of BASA members for decades, and I believe it is a great step forward that we now have an awards programme which formally recognises achievement and excellence in these and a number of other areas. 

“We are really looking forward to maximum engagement from the industry in the BASA Awards – and of course we look forward to receiving your entries and seeing everybody in November!”

The awards will feature categories including Manufacturer of the Year, Excellence in Supply & Services, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best Product Packaging, Process Safety, Excellence in Training & Development, Community Engagement, Young Achiever, Environment & Sustainability Initiative, and Innovation.

Entries can be submitted until 29 July and details and criteria for each category, as well as the entry form, are available on the BASA website.

The judging panel will comprise senior industry professionals, representatives from category sponsors, and a past BASA chair. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 22 November 2024, at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham.

The event will be hosted by comedian Jimmy McGhie and will include dinner and entertainment. Tickets are now available for purchase online.