Benzinga Cannabis Awards
Benzinga Cannabis Awards

Benzinga Cannabis Awards

Celebrate with the newest, hottest and most successful in the cannabis industry!

ABOUT THE AWARDS

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.

  • Earn global recognition for your achievements.
  • Shine a spotlight on the people around you that deserve their moment.
  • Celebrate with the newest, hottest and most successful in the cannabis industry.

Nominate or apply now and help us celebrate the people, solutions, and companies leading the way in cannabis!

CHECK OUT 2023 WINNERS

THIS YEARS CATEGORIES

Stand out amongst the crowd!

Plant your flag in your industry by earning global recognition for your achievements.

AWARDS CLOSED - BUY TICKETS TO ATTEND

frequently asked questions

*Agenda is subject to change

  • Applications Open: January 1st, 2023
  • Application Price Increase: March 1st, 2023 to $97
  • Application Price Increase: May 1st, 2023 to $127
  • Applications Close: June 28th, 2023 Deadline Extended Through July 21
  • Judging Process Begins: August 4th, 2023
  • Judging Process Ends: August 18th, 2023
  • Top 3 Finalists Announced: September 8th 2023
  • Finalists Press Release and Website Update: September, 1st, 2023
  • Winners Announced LIVE at the conference: September 27th, 2023

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:

  • Bragging Rights!
  • Inclusion in our event press release, social media promotion, etc.
  • Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference badge available to include on social media, website, email signatures, advertising materials, etc.
  • You will receive industry-wide recognition and media attention through Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Awards press release and media relation activities.
  • (1) Free ticket to the live Awards Conference and Ceremony event

Winners:

  • The entire Finalists Package
  • Commemorative Trophy for display in your office or at trade shows
  • 1 Promotional Video for your brand created by the Benzinga Digital Team

Leadership Judging Categories

Criteria Description Weight
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
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.

  • Stand Out! Each judge has several nominations to review and evaluate. Make sure yours is memorable and easy to read.
  • Proofread: Have a fresh pair of eyes look over your application before submitting to ensure that the criteria is met and to check spelling and grammar.
  • Get your submission in early! The application fee goes up monthly until the submission deadline. Submit early to get the best deal! Don’t worry, no submissions are looked at until the submission deadline passes, so you are able to edit your application through the deadline date.
  • Categories: Nominations can be submitted in more than one category, however, each submission is seen as separate. Be sure that you have selected the category that best suits your nomination and that you have exemplified your strengths in that category.

  • All submissions must be in English.
  • Submissions can be made until 23:59 ET on entry deadline day.
  • Although multiple submissions are encouraged, each must be unique and tailored to demonstrate its strengths in the specific category.
  • All Applications must be completely filled out and meet the requirements stated in the application. Refunds are not given to those that are submitted but do not meet the requirements.
  • Finalists and winners are chosen from the scores given by our independent panel of expert judges to the judging criteria.
  • Judges with conflicts of interest in categories will not participate in the judging of those categories.
  • Only materials provided within the application form will be considered by the judges. This includes any brochures, white papers, login credentials, demo videos, etc.
  • The logos and photos of winners may be featured at the ceremony and during post-event marketing campaigns.
  • Eligibility: The competition is open to all individuals, companies, and organizations producing Cannabis products and services. An entry must be completed and submitted before the submission deadline date for the current year. Benzinga has the right to disqualify any entries not meeting these requirements without notice or refund.
  • Can you win a different category than you applied for? Benzinga reserves the right to recategorize submissions for any reason including, the nominee did not fit well into the category applied for or the nominee fit well into another category that had less initial applications.
  • Editorial Nominations: Our editorial team reserves the right to add companies that did not self-nominate to the nomination pool. Editorial nominations are subjected to the same judging criteria as all self-nominations.
Traffic Roots Audience Pixel