BASCA presented the 28th Gold Badge Awards on 10th October 2001 at The Savoy, Strand, London.
Sponsored by MCPS the awards included music from the Brian Dee Trio. The following individuals were awarded a Gold Badge of Merit:
- Brian Bennett
- Dora Bryan
- Russell Davies
- Donovan
- Bruce Forsyth
- Anita Harris
- Noddy Holder
- Jim Lea
- Ken Mackintosh
- Big Jim Sullivan
- Bruce Welch
