Cannabiz Awards Recognize Excellence in Australian and Modern Zealand Cannabis Industry

The Cannabiz Awards, dedicated to highlighting success stories within the legal cannabis industry in Australia and New Zealand, recently concluded its 2025 ceremony. The awards recognize achievements across a range of categories, from product innovation to patient care and industry collaboration.

2025 Cannabiz Awards Winners

The Cannabiz Awards 2025 were presented on May 22nd at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne.¹ Winners were selected through a rigorous two-stage judging process involving respected industry professionals.¹

Key Award Recipients:

• Hemp Product of the Year: Hemp Hydration Balm – Hemp Collective¹, too celebrated on Facebook.²
• Best Education or Engagement Initiative: Hey Dr Jim – Heyday Medical¹
• Best Place to Function: Little Green Pharma¹
• Cannabiz Award for Innovation: The BRIGHT Program – Australian Natural Therapeutics Group¹
• Best Use of Technology: Scripts by honahlee¹
• Clinic of the Year: Leura Wellness¹
• Dispensary/Pharmacy of the Year: RAYS Wellness¹
• Best Patient-Focused Initiative: COMPASS – The Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association¹
• Start-up/Launch of the Year: Spring Sciences Australia¹
• Cultivator of the Year: Hale Farm¹
• Manufacturer of the Year: Tasmanian Botanics¹
• Best Industry Newcomer: Jessica-Li Verschoor – Plant Pharm and Green Street Dispensary¹
• Prescribing Healthcare Practitioner of the Year: Dr Laurence Kemp – Cann I Help¹
• Nurse of the Year: Debbie Ranson – The New Clinic¹
• Cannabiz Award for Industry Collaboration: OnTracka and The Health Collective¹
• Cannabiz Award for Industry Advancement: Dr Teresa Nicoletti¹

Industry Growth and Innovation

The Cannabiz Awards 2025 shortlist, announced on April 10th, demonstrated a record number of submissions.³ Categories focused on innovation, collaboration, and technology were particularly competitive, indicating a growing emphasis on these areas within the industry.³ New Zealand also showed strong representation with nominees from Puro, Helius Therapeutics, and Rua Bioscience.³

Looking Ahead

The Cannabiz Awards continue to play a vital role in recognizing and fostering excellence within the rapidly evolving Australian and New Zealand cannabis industries. The increasing number of entries and the focus on innovation suggest a dynamic and collaborative future for the sector.³