Welcome to the first bi-coastal cannabis competition presented by MJBizCon and Budist! Check out the categories, rules and deadlines, submit your best product, and be there at MJBizCon to attend the official awards ceremony.
Presenting the MJBowl Awards by MJBizCon and Budist!
MJBizCon is where the best in business grow together. That's why we're teaming up with Budist to launch the MJBowl, a first-of-its-kind bi-coastal awards competition honoring the Most Valuable Products (MVP) from California and New York across five categories.
The finalists will be announced onsite at MJBizCon on Thursday, December 4 during the official MJBowl awards ceremony!
The MJBowl consists of five main categories and eleven subcategories per state (see listed below).
MJBowl Categories
🍃 FLOWER:
Indoor
Outdoor
Greenhouse
💨 PRE-ROLLS:
Infused
Non-infused
🍫 EDIBLES:
Confections
Beverages
💎 CONCENTRATES:
Solvent
Solventless
🍯 CARTRIDGES:
Solvent
Solventless
The Judging Process
A team of professional Budist critics in both California and New York will assess and judge all product entries using their standardized 100-point rating system.
The entry window is now open! Deadline to enter the competition is October 3, 2025.
Why enter? Because winning grants you access to the entire cannabis industry. Each subcategory winner scores:
One complimentary Expo Only pass to MJBizCon.
Two invites to the onsite MJBizCon Awards Ceremony.
Travel credit to get you to Las Vegas so y0u can walk the big stage.
A chance to compete for the first ever MJBowl Trophy to showcase your achievement.
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P A R T N E R S
Budist: Empowering Cannabis Consumers and Experts
(Photo courtesy of Budist)
Budist is the cannabis industry’s first dedicated ratings and review app, bringing transparency, professionalism, and community to how cannabis products are evaluated and discovered.
Often called the “Wine Spectator of cannabis,” Budist combines expert evaluations from a diverse team of trained critics with consumer reviews to deliver credible product insights across all categories. The app allows consumers to rate and review products, access expert perspectives, and discover standout brands with confidence. Budist also hosts educational and experiential events, including guided tastings, in order to build a community and culture of connoisseurship.
E V E N T S
You're Invited to Launch With Us!
Join your buds at today's Hiii Magazine event, where MJBizCon will celebrate the launch of the MJBowl.
🗓️ Thursday, August 14th, 2025
⏰ 6-10pm PST
📍 Los Angeles, California
Last Chance to RSVP! Click below for event details.
See the MJBowl awards ceremony live and shake hands with the best at MJBizCon! Plus, experience the entire global cannabis industry under one roof by walking the Expo, attending the Conference, and cultivating connections at countless in-person networking events. Tickets start at $349—get yours now!
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