The Business of Cannabis Awards honours individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the European cannabis industry.
From groundbreaking innovations to impactful research, we recognise excellence in various categories. Set to be attended by over 300 senior cannabis industry professionals from across the European cannabis value chain, it's an amazing opportunity for you to showcase your business. Ensure your business is represented in a room full of individuals and organisations that are excelling in the space, and network with the movers and shakers of the industry.
300+ Attendees
More than 300 industry professionals joined us for an evening of celebrating successes and excellence on 24 June, 2025.
C-Suite Audience
Over 80% of attendees to the Awards Party were C-level executives, key stakeholders and decision-makers.
4-Hour Networking
This exclusive event was a unique opportunity for professionals to network with the industry’s key decision-makers in a more relaxed setting.
10 Winners
A winner of each award was selected by an independent panel of expert judges from
How it works
Step 1
Fill out the entry form, write the covering letter and providing any evidence of excellency.
Step 2
Our panel of judges - industry experts - will assess all nominations and shortlist up to five nominees for each award.
Step 3
Shortlisted companies and individuals for each award will be announced at the beginning of June, 2025.
Step 4
Winners of each award will be announced on the night (24 June 2025). Tickets will be available for purchase to all individuals and organisations, irrespective of their status as shortlisted nominees.
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2025 Awards Categories
Innovator or Innovation of the Year
Recognising groundbreaking innovation or an individual transforming the cannabis industry through visionary ideas, technology, or forward-thinking solutions.
International Journalist of the Year
Celebrating the journalist delivering outstanding international cannabis coverage, driving informed discourse, and shaping global understanding of the industry.
Cannabis Clinic of the Year
Recognising a clinic that demonstrates outstanding care, innovation, and commitment to improving patient access & therapeutic outcomes.
Cannabis Team of the Year
Celebrating the most innovative, impactful, and high-performing team driving excellence and growth in the cannabis industry this year.
Equipment Provider of the Year
Honouring the top equipment provider delivering exceptional solutions for cultivation, extraction, lighting, packaging across — and everything in between.
European Company of the Year
A prestigious award for a company or organisation making exceptional contributions in shaping the European cannabis industry landscape.
Business Leader of the Year
Celebrating visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and stand-out performance by a business leader in the cannabis industry.
Producer of the Year
Recognising excellence and innovation in cannabis cultivation practices, techniques, sustainability and ESG, and product quality.
Industry Rising Star Award
For an individual who ahs already displayed exceptional leadership qualities and/or shown an unwavering commitment to driving positive change.
2024 Winners
Business Leader of the Year (2024)
Boris Jordan
Executive Chairman, Curaleaf
Industry Rising Star Award (2024)
Jack Whipp
COO, Medicann
OUSTANDING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION (2024)
Hannah Deacon
Director, Maple Tree Consultants
Journalist of the Year (2024)
Laura Ramos
Editor-in-Chief, CannaReporter®
Cannabis Clinic of the Year (2024)
Cultivator of the Year (2024)
Law Firm of the Year (2024)
European Cannabis Company of the Year (2024)
Cannabis Startup of the Year (2024)
Stand-Out Use of Technology (2024)
Patient Initiative of the Year (2024)
2025 Awards Judges
Judges for the Business of Cannabis Awards 2025 confirmed so far include…
Michael Sassano
Founder & Interim CEO, SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals
Ariadna Peretz
Senior Director, FTI Consulting
Kate Holste
Head of International Sales, Boveda
Stefan Martin Meyer
CEO, PhytoFlow GmbH
Viola Brugnatelli
Chief Strategy Officer, De Rerum Natura SA
Heidi Whitman
Global Strategic Consultant,
Heidi Whitman Consulting
Olivia Ewenike
Lawyer & Co-Founder, Lawfirm Ewenike I CLA Cannabis Law Academy GmbH
Frederike S. Fäscher
Business Development Manager, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise