26th Business and Arts South Africa Awards Finalists Revealed

The 26th Annual Business and Arts South Africa (Basa) Awards finalists have been unveiled, recognising impactful partnerships between business and the arts. These awards celebrate the rich culture and shared values of South Africa, emphasising the essential role of public-private collaborations in promoting artistic expression and addressing societal and economic challenges.

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Basa CEO Ashraf Jacobs-Johaardien emphasises the transformative potential of deep collaborations between the right partners, likening partnerships to DNA, carrying the code of shared values and mutual goals. These partnerships, celebrated through the Basa Awards, have consistently showcased the remarkable outcomes born from merging creativity and strategy.

The award ceremony will be held at the Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town in October, symbolising the successful partnerships that have the power to rejuvenate communities and inspire creativity while also addressing pressing national issues like poverty and inequality.

Here are the finalists for the 26th Annual Basa Awards in various categories:

IDC Community Development Award:

1. ATKV & Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK) for Karoo Kaarte
2. Eyesizwe Mining Development Trust & Market Theatre Foundation for Ditshomo Mentorship Programme
3. National Afrikaans Theatre Initiative (NATI) & Suidoosterfees for NATi Jong Sterre/NATi Rising Stars

First-Time Sponsorship Award supported by Radisson Red:

1. ANNA Pure Organic & Latitudes Online for The ANNA Award
2. Blue Ribbon & Baz-Art for Share your Kasi’Pride Campaign with Blue Ribbon
3. The Automobile Association of South Africa NPC & ARIVA Arts Organisation for RISE project

Heineken Beverages SMME Award:

1. Avalon Cinema Group: Suncoast CineCentre & Centre for Creative Arts – University of KwaZulu-Natal for Durban International Film Festival
2. Chiesa di PAZZO LUPi & Barrydale Jazz & Brass Festival NPC for Dark Arts Curfew Club
3. Pioneer Freight & Hermanus FynArts for Art Guide Training Programme

Sunglass Hut Sponsorship In-Kind Award:

1. Avalon Cinema Group: Suncoast CineCentre & Centre for Creative Arts-University of KwaZulu-Natal for Durban International Film Festival
2. UpstART Galleries & META Foundation for Art Feeds
3. The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited & Blessing Ngobeni for Priceless Print

Innovation Award:

1. Blue Ribbon & Baz-Art for Share your Kasi’Pride campaign with Blue Ribbon
2. E-Squared Investments & Sunshine Cinema for Spark Impact Program
3. Standard Bank of South Africa Limited & Bee Diamondhead for We Are Culture

IDC CSI Award:

1. Chickenland (Pty) Ltd t/a Nando’s & Meta Foundation for OpenStudios X Nando’s
2. The Sanlam Foundation Trust & Zip Zap Circus School Trust for Zappers Programme
3. TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd & Sibikwa Community Project NPC (T/A Sibikwa Arts Centre) for The Sibikwa Arts Academy and Sibikwa’s Inclusive Development, Education, and Advocacy (IDEA) Programme

British Council Beyond Borders Award:

1. Africa Contemporary Art/Just Art International & Reframe House for Spiral of Containment
2. E-Squared Investments & Sunshine Cinema for Spark Impact Program
3. Ideon Inc. & National Children’s Theatre (NCT) for Rebranding NCT

Celebrating Long-Term Commitment: Heineken Beverages Long-Term Partnership Award:

1. ATKV & Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK) for Karoo Kaarte
2. Eyesizwe Mining Development Trust & Market Theatre Foundation for Ditshomo Mentorship Programme

On October 13, two special awards will be unveiled during a hybrid ceremony streamed live from the Zeitz MOCAA. For additional information, visit basa.co.za.

Source: Finalists for 26th Business and Arts South Africa Awards announced

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