Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards
Honoring Excellence. Celebrating Growth. Building Community.
Since 2020, the Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards has recognized the individuals, brands, and organizations shaping Maryland’s cannabis ecosystem.
From advocates and educators to cultivators and innovators, the Awards celebrate leadership, inclusion, and progress.
Awards Categories
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PEOPLE
Maryland Cannabis Advocate of the Year:
Maryland Budtender (Patient Care Advisor) of the Year:
Maryland Content Creator of the Year
Maryland Content Creator(s) of the Year - Duo or Group
Maryland Cannabis Provider of the Year
Maryland Cannabis Person of the Year
Brand Champion of the Year
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COMPANY
Maryland Community Organization of the Year
Maryland Non-Profit Organization of the Year
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INDUSTRY
Dispensary of the Year
Grower of the Year
Processor of the Year
Maryland Innovative Cannabis Business of the Year
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PRODUCTS
Maryland Concentrate/Extract Product
Maryland Edible Product
Maryland Cannabis Clothing (Apparel/Merchandise) Product
Best CBD Product of the Year
Maryland Cannabis Product of the Year
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BATTLE OF THE BRANDS
Best Maryland Community Event
Best Social Impact Brand
Best Place to Work
Best Maryland Educational Initiative
See winners by year below (2020–2025)
Previous Award Shows
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2020 - Virtual
Our first show was streamed virtually in December 2020.
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2021 - In Person
Our second show was held in-person at the Impact Hub Baltimore in December 2021.
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2022 - In-Person
Our third show was held in person in Baltimore Maryland in December 2022.
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2023 - VIrtual
Our fourth show was streamed virtually in December 2023.
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2024 - In Person
Our fifth show was held in-person in Baltimore, MD in December 2024.
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2025 - In-Person
Our sixth show was held in-person at the Impact Hub Baltimore in December 2025