Showcase 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026 (6:30 PM - 11:59 PM) (GMT)
Description
Join us on Friday 20th November 2026 for an evening celebrating the best in the adhesives and sealants industry, with eight prestigious categories recognising excellence, innovation and leadership.
Jimmy McGhie will be hosting for the third time - back by popular demand. Jimmy was an Assistant Producer for the BBC’s Science and History Department, having spent seven years working in factual television before joining the stand-up comedy circuit professionally in 2009. Since then, he has performed stand-up all over the world and appeared on numerous television and radio programmes. The ceremony will also be followed by a DJ and disco.
Ticket Prices
| Single Ticket | £250 + VAT |
| Table of 10 | £2000 + VAT |
*If you would like to pay by credit card please e-mail enquiries@basa.uk.com after booking and we will send you the link to pay by cc.
Categories
- Manufacturing Rising Star
- Emerging Professional of the Year
- Future Skills Development Programme
- Product or Process Innovation of the Year - Sponsored by Azelis UK Ltd
- Sustainability Initiative
- Community Engagement
- Manufacturer of the Year
- Supplier of the Year - Sponsored by F. Ball and Co. Ltd.
Sponsorship
GOLD Category Sponsorship (tickets not included): £1,850 + VAT
Sponsoring a category gives you:
- Opportunity to present on the night
- One representative included on the judging panel
- Social media announcement of the partnership
- Your logo featured across BASA social channels, publications, and booking website
- Inclusion of your logo on the event photo backdrop
- A full-page advert in the 2027 BASA Handbook
- A customised sponsor logo for use on your own website and social channels
- 10% discount on a table of 10
SILVER Sponsorship: £500 + VAT each
Sponsor the Chair’s Drinks Reception.
Your logo will be displayed at the drinks station.
BRONZE Sponsorship: £250 + VAT each
Choose from the following options:
- Guide & Table Plan – Your logo and an advert included in the printed guide
- Table Favours – Sponsor provides the favours with your logo
Each year, the BASA Chair selects a charity to support through the BASA Showcase. This year, our Chair Jenny Barnett, a strong advocate for mental health, has chosen to support Mind and YoungMinds charity. We will be collecting donations on the night by cash or card to split between the two organisations.
Sponsors
Product or Process Innovation of the Year
Supplier of the Year
Images
Leeds, LS1 2HQ United Kingdom
Hotel Rooms
Guests must book their own rooms through the hotel. There is a limited number of rooms on hold that will be released on 25th September (or sooner if sold out). Please call 0113 259 5318 and mention you are attending the BASA event on 20th November. A debit/credit card will be required to secure the reservation at time of booking and guests will be required to make payment to the hotel directly.
If no rooms are available directly, there may still be rooms available on 3rd party sites e.g. Hotels.com.
Address: King St, Leeds LS1 2HQ, United Kingdom
Phone: 0113 259 5318
Timings (subject to change)
18:30 Drinks Reception in the Hotel Lobby
18:55 Transfer to the Met Suite
19:00 Welcome and Chair’s Charity Presentation
19:15 Ceremony commences
19:40 Dinner (Starter & Main course)
20:40 Jimmy McGhie
20:55 Ceremony continues
21:10 Dessert & Coffee
21:40 Ceremony concludes
22:00 DJ/Disco
00:00 Carriages
Refunds: Cancellations made up to one month before the event will incur a £50 cancellation fee. Any cancellations after this date are non-refundable. Please email enquiries@basa.uk.com if you have any issues with your booking.