The World CBD Awards took place in Barcelona this week to celebrate those making their mark in the CBD sector. Here’s a rundown of all those who received recognition.
Representatives from across the cannabis industry gathered in Barcelona this week to celebrate the World CBD Awards.
The awards aim to recognise those who go the ‘extra mile’ to make the industry a safe and respected marketplace, demonstrating that they operate with integrity, transparency and ethical business practices.
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Originally due to be held in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic saw the event cancelled two years in a row, before being rescheduled for July 2022.
But airport chaos and major flight disruption over the summer meant organisers were forced to make the difficult decision to postpone again.
The event eventually went ahead from Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 October, with sessions held at the Fira Centre and Catalonia Plaza in the Spanish capital
The three-day line-up included a B2B expo, networking opportunities and a conference hosting international speakers, topped off with the black-tie gala and awards ceremony.
There were a total of 30 categories on the night, from best CBD influencer and social media campaign, to best pet range and sexual wellness brand.
Gencanna and Greentech Holdings scooped up two awards each, while it was a triumphant night for the team here at Cannabis Health who were recognised with the award for Best CBD Magazine.
Cannabis Health Managing Editor, Sarah Sinclair, accepts award for Best CBD Magazine.
The ceremony was rounded off with a moving tribute to the World CBD Awards founder and former CEO, Michael Patterson, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
Michael’s twin brother Mark took his place to host the ceremony, with their sister Jill presenting the newly-named Micheal Patterson Award for industry pioneer to Ed Collings of Flow Scientific.
So, who were the winners?
Best International retailer: Just CBD
Best European retailer: Holland and Barratt
Best European distributor: Simply Green
Best CBD lab: Triverity Labs
Best CBD white label: Taylor Mammon
Best hemp farmer: Greentech Holdings
Best raw material supplier: Gencanna
CBD influencer: Kannavape
Industry newcomer: Candela
Product innovation: Greentech Holdings
Social media campaign: Magic King Brussells
Most charitable: Reakiro
CBD magazine: Cannabis Health
Best Packaging: Dualok
Best CBD device: C Cell
Best CBD flower: Mary Jane AG
Best CBD vape: Third Eye Cannabinoids
Best CBD cosmetic: Medicanna
Best Pet range: Sky Wellness
Best CBD sexual wellness product: By Quana
Best CBD topical: Living Legend CBD
Best CBD(sublingual) edible: Flow Scientific
Best CBD hot beverage: Maxx4
Best CBD cold beverage: Mynd Drinks
Best CBD alcohol beverage: Aqua Sativa
Best isolate-based tincture: Taylor Mammon
Best extract-based tincture: Reakiro
Most-loved brand: Orange County CBD
Best international distributor: Gencanna
