{"id":71434,"date":"2016-06-12T23:53:15","date_gmt":"2016-06-12T21:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/extended-closing-date-for-south-africas-premier-business-and-arts-awards-announced\/"},"modified":"2016-06-12T23:53:15","modified_gmt":"2016-06-12T21:53:15","slug":"extended-closing-date-for-south-africas-premier-business-and-arts-awards-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/extended-closing-date-for-south-africas-premier-business-and-arts-awards-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Extended closing date for South Africa\u2019s premier Business and Arts Awards announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

Extended closing date for South Africa\u2019s premier Business and Arts Awards announced<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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19th Annual BASA Awards, partnered by Hollard & Business Day Photo: Breinstorm Brand Architects Strategic Design Firm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

With just two weeks until entries closed, the race to see which partnerships triumph at the 19th Annual BASA Awards, partnered by Hollard & Business Day, is gaining momentum.<\/p>\n

Entries into this year\u2019s awards have now been extended to 20 June 2016, with the entry process made easily accessible through a streamlined online system. A dedicated point-of-contact at BASA\u2019s Joburg office is also available to assist with any queries.<\/p>\n

Over the past eighteen years, a long list of winners have benefited from the prestige that comes from being named a winner in South Africa\u2019s leading awards event celebrating business and arts partnerships.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe always aim to make our awards evening a fantastic night out for the business and arts community, as well as members of the public sector\u201d comments Michelle Constant, BASA CEO. \u201cIt\u2019s the one time in the year that the many different ways that the two sectors create shared value is put in the spotlight and celebrated.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore than that, though, the awards provide nominees with an opportunity to gain increased exposure and give the broader South African community insight into the innovative, exciting and creative ways that business partners with the arts community.\u201d<\/p>\n

In keeping with BASA\u2019s reputation as a development agency with its eye firmly on the future, there are several exciting additions to the 19th Annual BASA Awards, partnered by Hollard & Business Day.<\/p>\n

Among these is the Beyond Borders Partnership Award, which will be awarded to a global-level partnership that builds brand reputation and audience for both the business and an arts organisation across international borders. Another is the Cultural Tourism Award, supported by Nedbank, which recognises business support of arts and culture projects which contribute towards the growth of communities and jobs, and support the opportunities provided by local tourism.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur judges look at everything from innovation to sustainability and the shared value when assessing entries. We are really looking forward to seeing what kind of arts and business partnerships have emerged in the past year,\u201d says BASA Marketing Manager Lakin Morgan-Baaitjies.<\/p>\n

Please take note of the following:<\/p>\n