Celebrating excellence in global cannabis · London
The Business of Cannabis Awards honour the individuals and organisations making a significant contribution to the cannabis industry, chosen by an independent panel of expert judges.
Third edition held Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 83 Rivington, London EC2A 3AY
Nearly 250 entries from 8 countries — the most the judging panel has ever evaluated — and the first Hannah Deacon Award. Hosted by Romana Testasecca.
Dos Emociones & We, The Patients
Recognising an individual who continues Hannah Deacon's legacy of patient advocacy, challenging stigma, and driving meaningful change with integrity and humanity.
Presented by Tonia Antoniazzi MP, who fought alongside Hannah to change cannabis law in the UK.
Bloomwell Group GmbH
Celebrating visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and stand-out performance by a business leader in the cannabis industry.
High Times
Celebrating the journalist delivering outstanding international cannabis coverage, driving informed discourse, and shaping global understanding of the industry.
Special mentions: Jodie Yettram, for her coverage of the cannabis sector in Jersey; Aurélien Bernard, highly commended as one of the most rigorous and independent voices covering the European cannabis industry.
Americana PR
For an individual who has already displayed exceptional leadership qualities and an unwavering commitment to driving positive change.
A prestigious award for a company or organisation making exceptional contributions to the European cannabis industry landscape.
Recognising excellence and innovation in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, sustainability, and product quality.
Recognising a clinic that demonstrates outstanding care, innovation, and commitment to improving patient access and therapeutic outcomes.
Celebrating the most innovative, impactful, and high-performing team driving excellence and growth in the cannabis industry.
Special mention: Cantourage, for their integrated cross-functional structure, patient-focused innovation, and industry leadership through advocacy and education.
Honouring those who have introduced technology, strategy, or product innovation that is pushing cannabis forward in bold ways.
Special mention: Script Assist, the strongest UK-specific submission in the category, described as the operational backbone of the UK medical cannabis prescription market.
Recognising exceptional innovation in agricultural technology serving the cannabis cultivation and manufacturing sector.
Now in their third year, the Business of Cannabis Awards recognise excellence across the global value chain, from groundbreaking innovation to impactful research and patient care, with an evening ceremony in Central London for senior professionals from across the industry.
Entrants submit a written case with evidence of measurable results. Judges assess entries solely on the information provided: a first round sets the shortlist and a second chooses the winners.
James Duckenfield
CEO, Glass Pharms
Cannabis Team of the Year
Pierre van Weperen
Managing Director, Grow Group UK
Producer of the Year
Sita Schubert
General Secretary, EUMCA
Cannabis Clinic of the Year
Kate Holste
Director of International Sales, Vivi / Boveda
Industry Rising Star
Michael Sassano
Founder & Interim CEO, SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals
AgriTech Provider of the Year
Yogesh Jhamtani
CEO, Buffalo Extraction Systems
Consumer Technology
Rui Soares
CEO & Founder, Paralab Green
European Company of the Year
Franz Josef Sima
Sales Application Specialist, Fluence LED
Producer of the Year
James Smith
Chief Revenue Officer, 4C Labs
AgriTech Provider of the Year
Rob Smallman
Vice President, Global Cannabis Exchange
Marketplace
Martin Lane
Co-founder & CGO, cannabiz.com.au
International Journalist
Sonny Moerenhout
Managing Partner, Cultivators
Producer of the Year
Arthur de Cordova
CEO & Co-Founder, Ziel
Post-Harvest Processing
Dennis Tran
Principal, Leafy Tunnel
Business Leader of the Year
Dirk Heitepriem
President, BvCW / Aurora Europe
Industry Rising Star
Ben Agyeman
Founding Partner, Alkannoli / Kannoli Pharma
Cannabis Team of the Year
Heidi Whitman
Global Strategic Consultant, Heidi Hill Consulting
Technology
Sponsorship
Category ownership, brand visibility and C-suite access at Europe's leading cannabis business awards. Thank you to our 2026 partners Cielo Verde, Loomis and Script Assist.
