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.
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.
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.
Top, Everyday Flower Brand
Aeriz
Cresco
Rythm
Ozone
Top Chocolate Edible
Bhang
Encore
Incredibles
Natures Grace and Wellnessn
Top Gummy Edible
Botanist
Kiva
Matter
Wana
Top Edible (Non Chocolate / Gummy)
IESO
Surp
Sweet Life
Tonic
Top Cannabis Device Brand
Dr. Dabber
Lookah
Puffco
Yocan
Top Solvent Concentrate
Aeriz
Bedford Grow
Revolution
Rythm
Top Solventless Concentrate
Floracal
NGW
NuEra
Revolution
Best Overall Product Packaging
Aeriz
Cresco
NuEra
Revolution
Best Social Media Account
Aeriz
GTI
Revolution
Doing the Most to Push Industry Forward
Aeriz
Cresco
GTI
Verano
Most Supportive Technology Platform
Dutchie
I heart Jane
Leafy
Seed Talent
Best Top Tier Flower Provider
Aeriz
FloraCal
Revolution
Rythm
Verano
Top Pre-Roll
Aeriz
Dogwalkers
Lowell Smokes
Ozone
Revolution
Top Bulk Value Flower Brand
&Shine
Daze Off
High-Supply
Savvy
Tales and Travels
Top Cannabis Social Media Influencer in Illinois
Il News Joint
Jungle Cae
Kimberly Davis
Midwest Dazed
Most Social Impact
93 Boyz
Cresco
NGW
Rythm
The 1937 Group
Top Vape Brand
Aeriz
Airo
Cresco
Revolution
Verano
Best Topical
Avexia
Dr. Solomons
Mary’s
NGW
PTS
Top Cannabis Beverage in Illinois
Artet
CANN
CQ
Spring Lake
TONIC
Top Overall Cannabis Brand
Aeriz
Cresco
Revolution
Rythm
Verano
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.
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.
Thank you to our following Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
High-Supply
Cannaseure Sponsor
Aeriz
Blaze it Up Sponsors
Botanist, Superflux
PTS Tonic
KIVA
Ozone, Simply Herb
Elevated Sponsors
Blazy Susan
Puffco
Freeminded
G-Pen
Time to Grow Sponsors
CannDevices
CG
Artet
Dibz
Drecisco Farms
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!