The BASA Future Leader Category recognises individuals with high potential and the capability to assume future leadership roles in the adhesives and sealants sector. This category aims to highlight emerging leaders and support their development.

This category recognises young professionals employed in the UK adhesives & sealants sector who demonstrate communication skills, leadership, and commitment to the industry's success.

ENTRY TO THE AWARD

The category is open to any person not currently in a senior leadership role but has the potential to be a future leader in the sector and is employed by a BASA member company manufacturing adhesives, sealants or related construction products or is working for a BASA member company supplying key services to the sector in the UK.

A manager of the company should nominate the candidate. Each site or major unit of a company may submit up to three candidates. Nominations should be sent by the closing date.  Applicants will then be notified if they have been shortlisted, and the winner will be announced at the BASA Awards Dinner being held on 6^th November 2025. Winning applicants should be willing to participate in publicity.

You should also include an 800-character summary of your application and high quality company logo (for publicity material).

JUDGING

Judges will be looking for evidence of:

• Ability, or potential, to convey to others the excitement and opportunities the industry offers.
• An appreciation of the issues and challenges facing the industry and its vision.
• Strong personal commitment to the sector.
• Sensitivity, good humour and leadership skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to attend the Awards Ceremony at which the winner will be announced.

The judging panel will comprise the sponsor and at least one other independent judge.