Entries for the 2026 BASE Awards are now officially open. You can submit your entry forms here.
KEY DATES
Step 1: Complete your entry form by Friday 24 April 2026
Step 2: Submit your presentation deck by Friday 29 May 2026
Full category details, fees, guidelines, judges’ top tips and FAQs are available in the 2026 Awards Entry Kit, which can be found here.
AWARD CATEGORIES
The 2026 BASE Awards will once again feature categories open to retailers, platforms, streamers, studios, distributors, agencies and service providers, including:
- “Of the Year” Awards — celebrating outstanding success across the past year
• “Campaign” Awards — recognising standout marketing and creative strategy
• “Best in Class” Awards — rewarding excellence across formats and specialisms
• “Innovation” Awards — honouring creative and commercial ingenuity
• “People’s Choice” and “Category Hero” Awards — spotlighting individuals and defining moments that have shaped the industry, including the Award for BASE Rising Star, celebrating emerging talent - Inspirational Women in Entertainment – Outstanding Leadership — recognising exceptional leadership and impact within the Home Entertainment sector
New for 2026
Best in Class: SteelBook® Case – sponsored by Scanavo, celebrating the Premium & Collectors sector and recognising the long-term value and growth it continues to deliver.
Open to all: BASE Rising Star Award – celebrating emerging talent.
Returning for 2026: Inspirational Women in Entertainment: Outstanding Leadership – recognising exceptional leadership and impact within the Home Entertainment Sector
ENTRY PROCESS
The entry process has been refined to ensure a clearer, more focused and accessible submission experience, while maintaining the high standards expected of the BASE Awards.
- Presentations capped at 10 slides (with flexibility if required)
• Bullet points permitted in place of lengthy paragraphs
• A maximum of three accompanying assets where required (additional optional)
• An optional presentation template to support structure
• A refreshed nomination format for the Award for Inspirational Individuals in Entertainment – Rising Star with structured questions
As part of our commitment to recognising the pillars of Home Entertainment, FREE entry is available for:
- Best in Class: Producers Award
• Best in Class: Insights
• Best in Class: Technical Operations
Nominations are once again open to all organisations across the industry.
