The Hemp, Hash & Museum in Amsterdam rewards those people and help bring them into the public eye at the same time. In 2004 the Cannabis Cultuur Prijs was inaugrated by the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, and in 2012 it was presented for the first time as as the Cannabis Culture Awards.
The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum Amsterdam confers the Cannabis Culture Awards to those who have distinguished themselves in the struggle for acceptance of Cannabis in all of its forms, working to ensure that this extraordinary plant has a future where it is fully utilized and a history that is fully known.
A committed counter-movement has existed for decades and has steadily been gaining in strength and authority in recent years. These influential individuals and groups in the Netherlands and abroad argue that reason, justice and humanity must prevail over political objectives.
Lifetime achievement Awards
The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum Amsterdam confers the Cannabis Culture Awards to those who have taken a place – whether high or low profile – at the frontline of this struggle, nobly working to ensure that this extraordinary plant has a future where it is fully utilized and a history that is fully known. A certificate and a token monetary award of €3000 are also presented at the Cannabis Culture Awards Ceremony, which will take place in Amsterdam and Barcelona.
History
The Cannabis Culture Award was previously known as the Cannabis Cultuur Prijs and was initiated in 2004 by philanthropist Ben Dronkers in order to honor and reward people who have made outstanding contributions to the world of hemp and cannabis. Previous winners include Dries van Agt, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, poet Simon Vinkenoog, activist Jack Herer, author Ed Rosenthal and entrepreneur Henk de Vries.
A necessary award
In 2012, the relevance of the Cannabis Culture Awards is higher than ever. At a time when ‘zero tolerance’ is replacing the ‘tolerance policy’, it is more important than ever to acknowledge those who have made a genuine difference to the perception and use of this unfairly maligned plant.
Prominent supporters
A committed counter-movement has existed for decades and has steadily been gaining in strength in recent years. Influential individuals and groups in the Netherlands and abroad argue that reason, justice and humanity must prevail over political objectives.
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