Mila Jansen Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Emerald Cup 2023
Mila Jansen, the 'Hash Queen,' receives the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Emerald Cup 2023 for her pioneering contributions to cannabis and hash production
Key Points
- 1Mila Jansen receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Emerald Cup 2023
- 2Jansen is renowned for her innovations in hash production, including the Pollinator
- 3The Emerald Cup recognizes her global impact on solventless cannabis concentrates
- 4Tim Blake highlights Jansen's influence on cannabis consumption worldwide
- 5The event also honors other key figures in the cannabis industry
The Emerald Cup, a prestigious event celebrating excellence in the cannabis industry, is set to honor Mila Jansen with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony, taking place on May 13, 2023, in California, highlights Jansen's significant contributions to cannabis culture and hash production. Known as the 'Hash Queen,' Jansen's impact on the industry is profound and enduring
Mila Jansen's journey in the cannabis world began in the 1960s when she moved to Amsterdam. Her fascination with hashish production was sparked during her travels through Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. By 1994, she revolutionized hash production by inventing the Pollinator, the first mechanical dry-sifting system that efficiently separated trichomes from plant material. This innovation cemented her status as a leading figure in the cannabis community
In addition to the Pollinator, Jansen developed other groundbreaking products like the Ice-O-Lator and Bubbleator, both of which utilize water and ice in hash extraction. Her pioneering efforts led to the creation of Dab-a-doo, a competition celebrating various hash and cannabis extracts. Since its inception in 2013, Dab-a-doo has hosted 36 events worldwide, further solidifying Jansen's influence on the industry
The Emerald Cup's decision to award Mila Jansen underscores her lasting legacy in cannabis culture. Tim Blake, the founder of the Emerald Cup, praised Jansen for her role in popularizing solventless concentrates, which have become a global phenomenon. Her achievements not only transformed hash production but also enhanced the ways people consume and enjoy cannabis
Looking forward, the Emerald Cup will continue to recognize influential figures in cannabis culture, with awards such as the Emerald Cup Breeder’s Hall of Fame. This year's honorees include Soma, known for developing iconic strains like NYC Sour Diesel and Amnesia Haze. As the cannabis industry evolves, events like the Emerald Cup play a crucial role in celebrating innovation and achievement within the community