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Cannabis After 1.0—Top People of the Year Announced for 2019 Canadian Cannabis Awards
Cannabis After 1.0—Top People of the Year Announced for 2019 Canadian Cannabis Awards.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lift & Co. Corp. (the \"Company\" or “Lift & Co.”) (TSXV: LIFT) (OTCQB: LFCOF) today revealed a sneak peek at the shortlisted Canadian Cannabis Awards (CCAs) nominees in six key categories which represent the spirit and ingenuity of the first year of legalization in Canada: Entrepreneur of the Year, Womxn in Weed—Trailblazer, Top Budtender, Top Master Grower, Top Retail Store—Single Location, and Startup of the Year. Winners in a total of 32 categories will be announced at the CCAs black-tie gala on November 8, 2019 at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in downtown Toronto. The CCAs are the country’s preeminent cannabis awards and represent excellence in the industry, while providing winners with an essential point of differentiation in the upcoming year. This year’s awards are particularly notable as they mark the first full year of legalization. With the CCAs taking place on November 8th, the Canadian cannabis industry establishes a firm position within a broader fall awards season. “The industry marked the first full year of legal recreational sales on October 17, 2019 and we are all looking ahead to a significant second year in Canadian cannabis,” said Matei Olaru, CEO, Lift & Co. “To be shortlisted in these categories is a major accomplishment. Our congratulations go out to these leaders who have shaped the last year, and who are poised to set the standards for excellence in cannabis in Canada and around the globe.” The 2019 CCAs cover a total of 32 judged and consumer choice categories: Judged Categories: Nominees in categories for people, organizations, retail, cultivation, and accessories—including these announced six categories—were collected via nomination submission to CanadianCannabisAwards.com between August 23 and September 20, 2019. The shortlisted nominees are the top entries and the final winners are currently being deliberated by industry and subject matter expert judging panels. Consumers’ Choice: The top cannabis products—dried flower, oil, capsules, sprays and pre-rolls—are determined by Canadian consumers. Votes are submitted via consumer cannabis reviews and uploaded receipts to Lift.co. and winners are determined by an algorithm that weighs the volume of submitted ...