Festive toastFestive toast

On 27th November 2014 a unique company gathered together in the packed-to-capacity Hemp Gallery in Amsterdam for the presentation of the Cannabis Culture Awards 2014.

Frits Bolkestein (VVD), Dries van Agt (CDA), and Hedy dAncona (PvdA) on one stage Frits Bolkestein (VVD), Dries van Agt (CDA), and Hedy dAncona (PvdA) on one stage

The ninth edition of the cannabis culture awards was held Tuesday, April 23rd 2013, in the Bethaniënklooster in Amsterdam.

Cannabis Culture Awards 2012 statement by Richard BransonCannabis Culture Awards 2012 statement by Richard Branson

The Cannabis Culture Awards 2012 were awarded in both Amsterdam and Barcelona. In Barcelona, winner Richard Branson stated that legal cannabis could solve Spain’s economic crisis and that the move regarding the Weedpass in the Netherlands was a mistake.

Cannabis Culture Awards 2012Cannabis Culture Awards 2012

The Cannabis Culture Awards 2012 were awarded in both Amsterdam and Barcelona. During a festive and moving ceremony in Amsterdam, two former statesmen, Mr. Thorvald Stoltenberg and Mr. Dries van Agt, expressed their hope for a future without cannabis prohibition.

Cannabis Culture Awards 2009Cannabis Culture Awards 2009

"This would never happen in another country - a cannabis event that begins in a monastery and ends in an art gallery, attended by politicians and VIPs - it would be impossible!" exclaims a Swedish visitor at the unveiling of the Cannabis Culture Award 2009.

Ben Dronkers, Simon Vinkenoog and Green SinterklaasBen Dronkers, Simon Vinkenoog and Green Sinterklaas

Dutch writer, poet and artist Simon Vinkenoog (NL, 1928-2009) accepted the Cannabis Cultuurprijs from Ben Dronkers during the opening ceremony of the Hemp Gallery in 2008.

Ed RosenthalEd Rosenthal

Internationally respected for his botanical knowledge and his exemplary engagement in the battle for the acceptance of medicinal marihuana, Ed Rosenthal was choosen as a winner in 2007.

Jack HererJack Herer

Jack Herer's groundbreaking research and his tireless campaining for legalisation of the cannabis plant was rewarded at the Cannabis Culture Awards 2006.

Eagle Bill AmatoEagle Bill Amato

The Cannabis Culture Awards 2005 choose to honour an enigmatic and inspiring person in the field of medicinal marihuana, the 'Godfather of Vapor' Eagle Bill Amato.

Henk de VriesHenk de Vries

During the first edition of the Cannabis Culture Awards one of Holland's most succesfull cannabis entrepeneurs was honoured with an award.