What is a budtender? A budtender is the title given to staff of dispensaries where medical or recreational cannabis is sold. They are the smiling faces behind the counters of dispensaries all across Illinois. They are the front line workers, the direct connection between the cannabis and the customer.
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High-minded Events knows how important Budtenders are. In fact, we are proud to have so many experienced budtenders on our team. HME has partnered with Seed Talent to put together a Budtender’s Choice Awards here in Illinois, a night of recognition and appreciation in the cannabis industry! Highlighting the input of industry workers on current cannabis products. Without further ado, here are the nominees.
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The Nominees, According to Budtenders
We sent out surveys to Bud tenders all across Illinois asking them to choose their favorite brands in a few different categories. After collecting all of these submissions, we are beyond happy to announce the Nominees.
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Top, Everyday Flower Brand
Aeriz
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Cresco
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Rythm
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Ozone
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Top Chocolate Edible
Bhang
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Encore
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Incredibles
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Top Gummy Edible
Botanist
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Kiva
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Matter
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Wana
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Top Edible (Non Chocolate / Gummy)
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IESO
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Surp
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Sweet Life
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Tonic
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Top Cannabis Device Brand
Dr. Dabber
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Lookah
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Puffco
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Yocan
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Top Solvent Concentrate
Aeriz
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Bedford Grow
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Revolution
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Rythm
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Top Solventless Concentrate
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Floracal
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NGW
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NuEra
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Revolution
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Best Overall Product Packaging
Aeriz
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Cresco
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NuEra
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Revolution
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Best Social Media Account
Aeriz
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GTI
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Revolution
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Doing the Most to Push Industry Forward
Aeriz
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Cresco
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GTI
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Verano
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Most Supportive Technology Platform
Dutchie
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I heart Jane
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Leafy
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Seed Talent
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Best Top Tier Flower Provider
Aeriz
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FloraCal
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Revolution
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Rythm
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Verano
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Top Pre-Roll
Aeriz
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Dogwalkers
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Lowell Smokes
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Ozone
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Revolution
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Top Bulk Value Flower Brand
&Shine
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Daze Off
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High-Supply
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Savvy
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Tales and Travels
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Top Cannabis Social Media Influencer in Illinois
Il News Joint
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Jungle Cae
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Kimberly Davis
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Midwest Dazed
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Most Social Impact
93 Boyz
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Cresco
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NGW
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Rythm
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The 1937 Group
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Top Vape Brand
Aeriz
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Airo
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Cresco
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Revolution
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Verano
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Best Topical
Avexia
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Dr. Solomons
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Mary’s
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NGW
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PTS
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Top Cannabis Beverage in Illinois
Artet
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CANN
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CQ
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Spring Lake
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TONIC
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Top Overall Cannabis Brand
Aeriz
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Cresco
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Revolution
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Rythm
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Verano
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A Night of Highlighting Hard Work
It takes a lot of hard work to keep dispensaries running. Not only do you need shelves filled with cannabis products, you also need valuable budtenders to add to your customer’s experience. We are happy to highlight some of the hardworking people that keep Illinois cannabis going.
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We especially want to give a big thanks to all of the Sponsors who are making this night possible. They believe in appreciation for Budtenders, and we are grateful to put this night together on their behalf.
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Thank you to our following Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
High-Supply
Cannaseure Sponsor
Aeriz
Blaze it Up Sponsors
Botanist, Superflux
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PTS Tonic
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KIVA
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Ozone, Simply Herb
Elevated Sponsors
Blazy Susan
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Puffco
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Freeminded
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G-Pen
Time to Grow Sponsors
CannDevices
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CG
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Artet
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Dibz
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Drecisco Farms
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High-minded Events and Seed Talent thanks everyone who submitted their votes. Budtenders will receive a direct email inviting them out to the award ceremony. We are putting together a celebratory night of recognition and gratitude, and we hope to see Budtenders come out and enjoy themselves. Keep an eye on those inboxes!
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