iHempWA Awards
iHempWA had their inaugural iHempWA awards gala night on 9 September 2023. It was a night where we celebrated the amazing contributions from the many people who are involved in the industrial hemp industry.
Finalists and Winners
iHempWA Hemp Business of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by Vasse Valley Hemp
Acknowledging the most outstanding hemp business operating or supplying across Australia
MediCann Health
Margaret River Hemp Company (Winner)
Herbee Brewing
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iHempWA Grower of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by Australian Hemp Council
Acknowledging the most outstanding grower in Western Australia
Gary Rogers (Winner)
Greg LeGuier
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iHempWA Food Business of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance
Acknowledgement of the most outstanding hemp food or beverage related business in Western Australia
Vasse Valley Hemp Farm (Winner)
Harvey Hemp
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iHempWA Spirit of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by iHempWA
Acknowledging the most outstanding iHempWA member for their spirit in the past 12 months.
David Chick (Winner)
Sophia Moermond
Iggy Van
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iHempWA Rising Star of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by Hemp Squared
Acknowledging the most outstanding business or person considered by the judges to show the most potential in the industrial hemp sector over the next 12 months.
Alison Rogers
Omega Assets (Winner)
Gary Rogers
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iHempWA Innovator of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by iHempWA
Acknowledging the most innovative iHemp product by a Western Australian business.
Matt Shales
Iggy Van
Hemp Squared (Winner)
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iHempWA Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by iHempWA
Acknowledging the most outstanding iHemp business Founder, Director or CEO with entrepreneurial spirit.
Iggy Van (Winner)
Matt Shales
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iHempWA Silent Achiever of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by iHempWA
Acknowledging the most impressive under the radar iHemp business in the past 12 months.
Bec Redman
Mark Power
Alison Rogers (Winner)
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iHempWA Educator of the Year 2023 – Sponsored by Hemp Squared
Acknowledging the most outstanding education of iHemp in the past 12 months.
Bronwyn Blake – Vasse Valley (Winner)
Chris Blake – Vasse Valley Hemp Farm
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iHempWA Lifetime Contribution 2023 – Sponsored by iHempWA
Acknowledgement and recognition of the contribution someone has made over at least 15 years to the industrial hemp sector. Without their contribution it would not be what it is today. This person does not have to be a member.
Kellie Naylor
Georgina Wilkinson (Winner)
Gary Rogers
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iHempWA Champion of Champions 2023 – Sponsored by Vasse Valley Hemp
Acknowledgement of the most outstanding iHempWA member that has significantly contributed to the industrial hemp sector in Western Australia in the past 12 months. Their contribution has made a tangible difference in the success of the industrial hemp industry.
Gary Rogers
Georgina Wilkinson (Winner)
Vasse Valley Hemp Farm
