BASCA presented the 29th Gold Badge Awards on 9th October 2002 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 Brocklehurst
- Dave Dee
- Gus Dudgeon (awarded posthumously)
- Nick Farries
- Arthur Greenslade
- Steve Harley
- Bob Harris
- Adrian Kerridge
- Ted Perry
- Courtney Pine
- Maggie Stredder
- Victoria Wood
