It is our mission to highlight the legal cannabis industry’s success stories, so we established the Cannabiz Awards for Australia and New Zealand to recognise and reward the best in the business.

Each category is judged by some of the most respected people in the industry in a rigorous, two-stage process, so if you or your employer take home a gong, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you really earned it. Held in August, the presentation ceremony will celebrate a sector which is changing lives.

Manufacturer of the Year
Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year
Best Place to Work
Best Industry Newcomer
Prescribing Healthcare Practitioner of the Year
Nurse of the Year
Cannabiz Award for Industry Collaboration
Campaigner of the Year
Business Leader of the Year
Company of the Year

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ENTRY GUIDELINES

KEY DATES

FIRST ENTRY
DEADLINE:
22 MAY 2026

FINAL ENTRY
DEADLINE:
29 MAY 2026

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT:
18 JUNE 2026

PRESENTATION CEREMONY:
11 AUGUST 2026

Meet the Judges

The awards are judged by an esteemed panel of industry leaders and experts with a minimum of four jurors per category. In stage one the judges will select a shortlist, while in stage two they will meet to discuss the entries before scoring independently against the judging criteria to determine the winner. Jurors will not vote in categories where they have a direct interest or where there is another conflict. While sponsors are welcome to enter the Cannabiz Awards - and we are very grateful for their support - sponsorship has no bearing on the results.

Become a Sponsor

As an event partner you will be aligning your company with excellence and best practice in the industry. You will benefit from promotional and commercial opportunities at the event, as well as the chance to network with key decision makers and influencers. You will also gain access to the wider Cannabiz audience via our website content packages and market-leading weekly newsletter.

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