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New categories for BASA AwardsNew categories in the 2010 Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American, have broadened the reach of this business and arts award event, which is now open for entries. The 12 categories, with nine open for general entry, have a new online nomination process to facilitate ease of entry. Deadline is 21 May 2010. ![]() The categories cover an increased range of creative mediums with architecture joining design, visual arts, dance, theatre, physical performance, fashion and music in being eligible for recognition. Among the new categories is the Art Champion Award, designed to pay tribute to an individual whose personal passion has significantly propelled the involvement of business in the arts over the past year. Paying more attention to creativity“What we are seeing with the refined categories is recognition of the power of individuals to drive the relationship between the business they work for and arts projects that they wholeheartedly believe in,” comments Business Day editor, Peter Bruce. Premilla Hamid, head of public affairs, Anglo American SA, echoes this, “Whilst the past year has been challenging for a number of businesses, it's encouraging to still see the commitment of business to the arts projects they support.” “We have also redefined the categories to pay closer attention to the creativity that is required on both sides to ensure the success, sustainability and development of business and arts partnerships,” comments Michelle Constant, CEO of Business and Arts South Africa. CategoriesCategories 1 - 9 are open for general entry; Categories 10 to 12 have a slightly different process: The Awards section of the www.basa.co.za features guidelines, rules & regulations and online nomination forms. |