2022 Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards
Introducing the 2022 Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards - our way of honoring THE BEST in our Ecosystem. With 20+ awards in 4 main categories, we invite you to nominate your favorite brand, organization, and individual in Maryland.
2022 Explore Maryland Cannabis Winners
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PEOPLE
Maryland Cannabis Advocate of the Year:
Sarah Meeker
Maryland Budtender (Patient Care Advisor) of the Year:
Barbie Cyr
Maryland Influencer of the Year
Morgan Jung
Maryland Cannabis Provider of the Year
Maryland GreenScript Cannabis
Maryland Legislator of the Year
Martin Mitchell
Maryland Cannabis Person of the Year
Brandy Sechrist
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COMPANY
Maryland Tech and News Company of the Year
Tetragram App
Maryland Community Organization of the Year
Maryland NORML
Maryland Cannabis Organization of the Year
The High 5 Initiative
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INDUSTRY
Dispensary of the Year
Ritual Dispensary
Grower of the Year
CULTA
Processor of the Year
The Evermore Cannabis Company
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PRODUCTS
Maryland Concentrate/Extract Product
SunMed Labs "Snoop Dogg OG" Live
Resin Sugar
Maryland Edible Product
Discos by Evermore
Maryland Cannabis Clothing (Apparel/Merchandise) Product
Crabcakes and Cannabis
Maryland Topical Product
Extreme Terpz Wellness Massage OIl/Balm
Maryland CBD Product of the Year
Mango CBD Flower by CULTA
Maryland Cannabis Product of the Year
Snoop Dogg OG Flower by SunMed
Growers
BATTLE OF THE BRANDS
Best Community Event: Maryland Leaf Holiday Party
Best Packaging and Marketing: Garcia Handpicked Flower (HolisticIndustries)
Best Social Impact Brand: Quality Vibes Cannabis
2022 Best Place to Work : CULTA
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Dates
Nominations open Nov 14
Nominations closed Nov 20
Voting open Nov 21
Voting closed Nov 30
Award announcements & Ceremony Dec 15
Which categories can I nominate in?
We invite nominations in all open categories.
What happens if I’m nominated?
Nominations are taken via “write in” voting. The top 4 nominees with the most write in ballots will have their name listed on the Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards online ballot. Nominees who don’t get enough nominations to be listed still have a chance to win by having voters write in their name on the final online ballot.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes, you can nominate yourself and/or your company.
Is there a fee to nominate?
No. It’s FREE to vote and nominate.
How are the winners decided?
Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards is a public voting competition where the Maryland industry can vote online for their chosen winner.
How are winners decided?
Nominations are open until Nov 20 with FINAL Nominees announced on Nov 21.
Public voting will take place until Nov 30 when the industry can vote online for their chosen winner.
Any tips on how to win?
As Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards is a public online voting content, the winner simply must get the most votes! Ask your customers, clients, employees, family, friends and EVERYONE to vote for you!
What happens when I/We win?
Winners will be announced via in-person and virtual awards on December, 15th 2022.
Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards is a public voting competition meaning any winner was selected among their peers, clients, colleagues, consumer and other industry members as the BEST in their perspective category for the entire year.
All winners will receive a branded award, use rights for “Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards” and inclusion in all upcoming Explore Maryland Cannabis events throughout the year. Winners will receive more information on this after they are selected.
How do I/We reach Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards?
Shoot us an email and we will get right back to you