BASA 2025 Awards Night

Description

Join us on Thursday 6th November 2025 for an evening celebrating the best in the adhesives and sealants industry, with eight prestigious awards recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership.

The Awards ceremony will be hosted by Jimmy McGhie. Jimmy was an Assistant Producer for the BBC’s Science and History Dept, having spent seven years working in factual television before he ran off to join the standup comedy circus professionally in 2009. Since then, he has performed stand up all over the world and appeared on numerous television and radio programs. The ceremony will also feature live music from the band Hard to Handle.

Ticket Prices

• Single Ticket: £250 + VAT
• Table of 10: £2,000 + VAT

Timings (subject to change)

18:30    Drinks Reception (Atrium)

18:55    Transfer to Conference Theatre (next room)

19:00    Welcome and Chair’s Charity Presentation 

19:15    Awards Presentation commences 

19:40    Dinner (Starter & Main course)

20:40    Jimmy McGhie

20:55    Awards Presentation continues

21:10    Dessert & Coffee

21:40    Awards Presentation concludes

22:00    Live Music

00:00    Carriages

Award Categories

• Apprentice of the Year
• Best Sustainability Initiative
• Community Engagement
• Excellence in Training & Development
• Excellence in Supply & Services - Sponsored by F. Ball and Co. Ltd.
• Future Leader
• Innovation Award - Sponsored by Azelis UK Ltd
• Manufacturer of the Year

Sponsorship

Category Sponsorship (tickets not included): £1,850 + VAT

Sponsoring an award gives you:

• Option to present the award on the night
• One person on the judging panel for the award
• Your logo on our socials/publications/booking website
• Your logo on backdrop of event photos
• Advert in the 2026 Handbook
• Customised sponsor logo to use on your website

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities: £500 + VAT each

Choose from the following options:

• Awards Guide & Table Plan – Your logo and an advert included in the printed guide
• Chairman’s Drinks Reception – Your logo displayed at the drinks station
• Photobooth – Your logo featured on all printed photo strips
• Table Favours – Sponsor provides the favours with your logo

Key Dates

• Entries Open: 5 May 2025 - visit the dedicated page to submit your entries
• Deadline for Entries: 27 June 2025
• Shortlist Announced: 21 July 2025