Benzinga Cannabis Awards
Benzinga Cannabis Awards 2024

The Benzinga Cannabis Award recognizes and honors leading individuals and companies for their exceptional contributions to the cannabis industry. On 8 October, the 2024 winners were announced on the opening day of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL.

Here’s the list of the 2024 Benzinga Cannabis Award winners:

  • Michael Berger Capital Markets Award: Todd Harrison, CB1 Capital
    • Recognized for leadership and excellence in capital markets, specializing in cannabinoid-based wellness solutions and therapies.
  • Friend of the Industry Award: Cory Gardner
    • Honored for his consistent support of bipartisan cannabis reform and advancing cannabis policy discussions in mainstream politics.
  • Cannabis Journalism Award: Debra Borchardt, Green Market Report
    • Celebrated for her critical and accurate reporting on the cannabis industry, with a deep expertise in both finance and cannabis.
  • Bob Fireman Award for Entrepreneurship: Loriel Alegrete, 40 Tons
    • Awarded for her leadership in building a successful cannabis brand committed to social justice, diversity, and ethical sourcing.