|Articles|June 12, 2020

Cannabis Science and Technology® Named 2020 SIPAwards Finalist

Annual awards program recognizes excellence in editorial, marketing, and product success in the specialized information industry.

Cannabis Science and Technology®, a multimedia platform that focuses on educating the legal cannabis industry about the science and technology of analytical testing, quality control, extraction, and cultivation, recently won third place in the “Best Interview or Profile of Someone in Your Industry” category during the 41st Annual SIPAwards virtual ceremony on June 2.

“It is an incredible honor that Cannabis Science and Technology® has been recognized as a finalist in the 2020 SIPAwards,” said Mike Hennessy Jr., president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences™, parent company of Cannabis Science and Technology®. “This amazing recognition clearly demonstrates that we are producing top-notch content that caters to our audience, and we are grateful for this opportunity to showcase our work.”

The Cannabis Science and Technology® entry titled “Dr. Sue Sisley: Advocating for Medical Cannabis Research, Patients, and Reform” highlights the pioneering research in the U.S. medical cannabis industry that Dr. Sue Sisley has been conducting, as well as her fight for quality cannabis samples to conduct her clinical trials. Sisley’s research has focused on veterans, professional athletes, post-traumatic stress disorder, pain management, and opioid addiction.

Since 1978, the SIPAwards have recognized excellence in editorial, marketing and product success in the specialized information industry. This year, the awards ceremony celebrated niche publishing excellence throughout the industry with 27 categories.

View a full list of winners here.


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