"At Elevator we encourage individuals to be brave with ambition, to think differently and drive change, which contributes towards building a profitable and sustainable local economy. Our awards, once again, highlight the north east as a pioneering, entrepreneurial and inspiring place."

“The UK CBD industry has many obstacles and challenges and new ones seem to crop up on a weekly basis, but this award will go a long way to breaking the stigma surrounding the hemp plant. As a nation we can begin to see the many uses it possesses, not just for our health and wellbeing, but for the planet as a whole.”