Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards 2023

The 2023 Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards again honored THE BEST in our Ecosystem. With 20+ awards in 4 main categories, judges were invite you to nominate their favorite brand, organization, and individual in Maryland.’

The Award Announcements & Ceremony took place on December 15th in Baltimore MD.

These are the results and winners of the 2023 Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards!

COMPANY
Maryland Community Organization of the Year: The MJ Connect
Maryland Non-Profit Organization of the Year: Project Dream

INDUSTRY
Dispensary of the Year: CULTA
Grower of the Year: Strane/Hellatic
Processor of the Year: The Evermore Connable Company

PRODUCTS
Maryland Concentrate/Extract Product: Lemon Cherry Gelato Cold Cure by Evermore Cannabis Company
Maryland Edible Product: HIColor by Vireo Health
Maryland Cannabia Clothing (Apparel/Merchandise) Product: Wake Trends
CBD Product of the Year: Lucy’s Luck CBD Lavender Salve by Lucy’s Natural Remedies
Maryland Cannabis Product of the Year: Compound 2 (Flower)

PEOPLE
Maryland Cannabis Advocate of the Year: Jarlyn Walker-Summit Wellness
Maryland Patient Care Advisor of the Year: Drenden Martin-Greenhouse Wellness
Maryland Content Creator of the Year (Photo): Nicholas Farrell
Maryland Content Creator of the Year (Video): @connoquesttvibes
Maryland Cannabis Provider of the Year: Maryland GreenScript Cannabis
Maryland Singer of the Year: Martin Mitchell
Maryland Canna Poet of the Year: Lindsay Ward
Maryland Ambassador of the Year: Brittany Scribner-Vireo Health

BATTLE OF THE BRANDS
Best Community Event (Indoor): Puff and Paint – LoudVybz
Best Community Event (Outdoor): Grow West Fall Festival
Best Demonstration of Corporate Responsibility: Good Green
Best Packaging and Marketing: Garcia Handpicked Flower (Holistic Industries)
Best Social Impact Brand: Bouqe Rolling Papers
2023 Best Place to Work: Ascend Laurel