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Business of Cannabis Awards 2024 Winners

Tuesday 24 June, 2025 • 20:00 - 00:00 London, UK

Business of Cannabis Awards 2024 Winners

Tuesday 24 June, 2025 • 20:00 - 00:00 London, UK

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.

3-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 of the Year

Recognising outstanding achievements in innovation within the cannabis sector.

Patient-Focused Initiative of the Year

For exceptional efforts in developing initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, education, and support.

International Journalist of the Year

Demonstrable skill, integrity, and impact in covering cannabis-related topics.

Honorary Award

Recognising exceptional impact, the Honorary Award will celebrate an individual's or organisation's outstanding contribution to driving meaningful progress in the industry.

Product of the Year — Germany

Celebrating innovation and excellence, the German Product of the Year Award will honour an outstanding medical cannabis product shaping patient care in Germany.

Product of the Year — United Kingdom

Highlighting standout achievement, the UK Product of the Year Award rewards pioneering medical cannabis products making a significant impact across the UK market.

European Company of the Year

A prestigious award for 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)

2024 Awards Judges

Judges for the Business of Cannabis Awards 2025 will be announced over the coming weeks. Watch this space! Take a look at last year’s judging panel…

Simone Van Breda

Chairman, Union of Coffeeshop Retailers

Michael Sassano

Founder & Interim CEO, SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals

Luc Richner

CEO, Vigia

Ariadna Peretz

Senior Director, FTI Consulting

Nikos Beis

CEO & Vice President of the Board, TIKUN OLAM EUROPE

Benedikt Sons

Co-Founder & CEO, Cansativa Group

Gregor Zorn

Cannabinoid Education Specialist, GZ Consulting

Finn Age Hänsel

CEO & Founder, Sanity Group

Anne Katrin Schlag

CEO, Drug Science

Thomas Skovlund Schnegelsberg

CEO, STENOCARE A/S

Kate Holste

Head of International Sales, Boveda

Stefan Martin Meyer

CEO, PhytoFlow GmbH

Pete Patterson

CEO, Valcon Medical A/S

Viola Brugnatelli

Chief Strategy Officer, De Rerum Natura SA

Mike Morgan-Giles

CEO, Cannabis Industry Council

Scott Greiper

Founder & President, Viridian Capital Advisors

Carola Pérez

President, dosemciones & Spanish Observatory for Medical Cannabis

Stefano Zaccherotti

CEO, Ambra srl

Benjamin-Alexandre Jeanroy

CEO, Augur Associates

Bek Muslimov

Partner, Leafy Tunnel

Joeri Perneel

CEO, Pure Support

William Muecke

Co-Founder and Managing Member, Artemis Growth Partners

Heidi Whitman

Global Strategic Consultant, Heidi Whitman Consulting

Roberto Algar

Founder, De rerum natura SA

Shahbaaz Kara-Virani

Principal, SKVentures

Ben Agyeman

Partner & Board Member, Alkannoli L.D.A

Garvin Hirt

Managing Director, Copeia

Sean Carney

Founder, Herbology Ventures

Laura Ramos

Editor-in-Chief, CannaReporter®

Rui Soares

CEO, Paralab Green

Martin Lane

Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Cannabiz

Heidi Whitman

Global Strategic Consultant, Heidi Whitman

Business Leader of the Year

Shortlisted nominees for the Business Leader of the Year Award are…

Boris Jordan

Executive Chairman, Curaleaf

Franziska Katterbach

President, Khiron Life Sciences

Henk van Dalen

Owner, Dutch Passion Seed Company

Timo Bongartz

CCO, Cannavigia

Joeri Perneel

CEO, Pure Support

Agenda

8.00 PM:  WELCOME DRINKS RECEPTION & CANAPÉS

9:00 PM:  AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

9:45 PM:  PARTY & DJS

12:00 AM: CLOSE 

Contact Us

For any inquiries or clarifications, please reach out to the Business of Cannabis Awards team using the contact details provided below.

Thank you for your participation, and we eagerly anticipate your nominations for the Business of Cannabis Awards.

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