Celebrate with the newest, hottest and most successful in the cannabis industry!
The Benzinga Cannabis Awards are coming to the Cannabis Capital Conference September 27-28 in Chicago to celebrate the new, creative, innovative, and outstanding of the cannabis industry.
Nominate or apply now and help us celebrate the people, solutions, and companies leading the way in cannabis!
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*Agenda is subject to change
Self-nomination is the best way to get your company noticed at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Awards.
Our editorial team here at Benzinga is constantly monitoring and reviewing new and innovative companies in the Cannabis Industry. Each year, our editorial team adds Zingy-Worthy companies into the mix where they see fit. Editorial nominations are subjected to the same judging criteria as all self-nominations.
Top 3 Finalists:
The top three finalists in each category will be announced one week before the live awards ceremony. These are the nominees that were rated highest in each category by our independent panel of judges.
Winners:
During the live Awards Ceremony at our September 2023 Cannabis Capital Conference, we will crown the winner in each category of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Awards.
Finalists:
Winners:
Leadership Judging Categories
Criteria | Description | Weight |
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Influence | Does the nominee emanate outstanding leadership in the Cannabis Industry? | 20% |
Impact | Has the nominee made significant contributions to the Cannabis Industry? | 20% |
Expertise | How has the nominee used their exceptional knowledge and talents to improve the Cannabis Industry? | 20% |
Innovation | Does the nominee push the boundaries of what is possible in the Cannabis space? | 20% |
Collaboration | A leader is only as good as their team! How does the nominee encourage positive relationships and creative team work in the industry? How do they mentor others? | 20% |
Industry Judging Categories
Criteria | Description | Weight |
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Reach | How has the nominee consistently looked for new ways to make cannabis accessible for all? | 20% |
Impact | Has the nominee made significant contributions to the Cannabis Industry? | 20% |
Creativity | How has the nominee uniquely solved problems in the Cannabis Industry? | 20% |
Sustainable Growth | Does the nominee have potential for market growth opportunity that is sustainable over time? | 20% |
Innovation | Does the nominee push the boundaries of what is possible in the Cannabis space? | 20% |
All completed nominations will be reviewed by the independent members of the Benzinga Cannabis Judges Panel. Our judges are senior-level executives with diverse backgrounds and are recognized for their expertise in the Cannabis industry. Once the review process has concluded, all finalists and winners will be notified directly via email. Due to the high volume of entries we receive each year, only finalists and winners will be notified directly of the outcome. All dates and deadlines surrounding submissions and announcements will be listed on our website.
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