The BASA Supplier of the Year category recognises outstanding supplier organisations that make a vital contribution to the success and resilience of the UK adhesives and sealants industry. It celebrates companies that demonstrate excellence not only in what they supply, but in how they partner with customers, support innovation and operate responsibly.

This is a top‑level accolade that recognises overall performance and contribution, rather than a single product, service or initiative. It highlights suppliers that consistently add value to the sector through reliability, expertise, collaboration and leadership.

Who should enter?

This category is open to BASA member organisations operating as suppliers within the adhesives and sealants value chain, including:

• Raw material manufacturers
• Distributors and merchants
• Technical, testing or service providers
• Logistics or specialist support businesses

You should consider entering if your organisation:

• Demonstrates sustained performance and customer value
• Is regarded as a trusted partner by its customers
• Contributes positively to the wider UK sector
• Has already evidenced excellence through at least two other BASA Showcase category submissions or shortlisting

Supplier of the Year is about consistency, partnership and contribution over time, not one‑off achievements.

What the judges are looking for

Your submission will ask you to reflect on:

• Your business mission, performance and sector contribution — how your role as a supplier has delivered customer value, resilience and sustained success over the past 2–3 years
• Partnership, responsibility and wider impact — how you demonstrate excellence through strong customer relationships, ethical and sustainable practices, and contribution beyond your own organisation

Judges will already have insight from your other award submissions. This category gives you the opportunity to bring that evidence together and explain why your organisation stands out as an exceptional supplier to the industry.

How to prepare your entry

Before completing the application, it may help to:

• Reflect on your organisation’s role and value within the adhesives and sealants ecosystem
• Identify examples of long‑term customer partnerships and support
• Consider how your culture, ethics and sustainability approach underpin business success
• Think about your broader contribution to industry capability, resilience or reputation

This award recognises well‑rounded excellence. Clear, strategic reflection that connects mission, partnership and impact will be more compelling than detailed repetition of technical information already submitted elsewhere.