16.06.2026 – A Note from us: Sven receives the 2026 CannAward for his Lifetime Achievement

Sven accepts the 2026 Life Achievement Award at CannaTrade (Photo: cannatrade.ch)

For over 35 years, Sven Schendekehl has been advocating for the legalization of hemp in Switzerland.

As a founding member, he and others laid the groundwork in 1990–91 for what is now Association Legalize it!
He has remained actively involved throughout this time and helped shape the Swiss hemp scene: for over 35 years as a board member and later as secretary.
To this day, he remains active as an author, consultant, educator, speaker, and general expert on the legal status of hemp and THC in Switzerland.

At this year’s CannaTrade, he was awarded the CannAward Lifetime Achievement 2026. We on the board would also like to extend our warmest congratulations and wish him all the best and much strength for the future — until full legalization! Legalize it!

Video: Award Ceremony & Acceptance Speech (YouTube)

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