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The MJBowl Product Competition
The Ultimate Cannabis Product Competition at MJBizCon
MJBizCon
and
Budist
have teamed up to bring back the MJBowl for its second year — an innovative,
cannabis competition
spotlighting the industry’s best products. Building on the success of its 2025 debut, the competition features top products from
California
and
New York
, with
Colorado
being added to the competition. Across six key categories, with industry experts selecting the leading contenders, finalists from each subcategory will travel to Las Vegas during MJBizCon to compete head-to-head for the coveted MJBowl trophy in their overall category.
Deadline Extended! Submissions for the MJBowl are now open through October 9.
Submit a Product
2026 MJBowl Categories

Flower
Indoor, Outdoor, Mixed Light

Pre-Rolls
Infused, Non-Infused

Concentrates
Solvent, Solventless

Edibles
Candies, Chocolates, & Baked Goods

Cartridges
Solvent, Solventless

NEW! Wellness
Ingestibles, Topicals
Key Dates
Registration Window:
August 3 – October 9
Product Transfers:
October 12 – October 23
Judging Period:
November 2 – November 20
Awards Ceremony:
December 3 at MJBizCon
Eligibility
Must be an active licensed cannabis company in the state you wish to compete (CA, CO, or NY)
Product entries must be submitted via the official
Registration Form
during the entry window (Aug 3 – Sep 30)
Full payment must be made by the end of the entry window (Sep 30)
Products must be transferred by October 23 (5 product samples per entry)
Products must be retail-ready in fully compliant packaging
Pricing
Cost per product entry:
$250 before August 31, $300 after August 31
Limit of three (3) entries per subcategory
Thank You to the 2026 MJBowl Partners
Judging & Winner Benefits
Judging
A team of professional Budist critics in California, Colorado, and New York will assess and judge all product entries using their standardized 100-point rating system. Only one winner will be selected in each subcategory, and the winners in each category will go on to compete for the MJBowl Trophy in the overall category.
Winner Benefits
An MJBowl award is more than a medal — it’s national recognition for your product. Winners gain industry-wide exposure through MJBiz, Budist, and our official competition partners.
All Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalists receive:
Featured in the 3-day MJBowl Winners Exhibit at MJBizCon
Official MJBowl medal presented at MJBizCon
Promotion across MJBiz, Budist, email, and social channels
Inclusion in national press outreach
One Expo Pass to MJBizCon
MJBowl Trophy Winners also receive:
Official MJBowl Trophy presented during the Emjays Awards
Featured placement at participating retail partner locations
Featured product review on Budist
Exclusive 1:1 media interviews in the MJBizCon Media Room
New for this year:
Honorable Mentions recognize standout products that ranked just outside the top three, providing additional recognition and industry exposure.
Congratulations to the 2025 Winners!
A team of professional Budist critics in both California and New York assessed and judge all product entries using their standardized 100-point rating system. Only one winner was selected in each subcategory, and the winners in each category competed for the MJBowl Trophy in the overall category.
Flower
Indoor:
Rosewell 47 & Pannacotta
Outdoor:
Jack Herer
Mixed Light:
Glitter Bomb & MacFlurry
Pre-Rolls
Infused:
Whitethorn Rose & Infused Blue Lobster Joint
Non-Infused:
Piescream & Dream Star
Concentrates
Solvent:
Amarelo Live Resin & Honey Banana Live Resin Badder
Solventless:
Sapphire Thumbprint Live Rosin & Bickett OG Live Rosin
Cartridges
Solvent:
Agua Fresca AIO & Trip Blue Dream Live Rosin AIO
Solventless:
Papaya Live Rosin Bar & Papaya Smash AIO
Edibles
Confections:
Apple Pear Tajin Rosin Gummies & Heirloom Peach Live Rosin Gummies
Beverages:
Ginger Lemon Pop
MJBowl 2025 Articles by MJBizDaily
From rosin gummies to hash holes: Meet the winners of MJBowl 2025!
Ten marijuana brands took home trophies from the inaugural MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition presented by MJBizCon and social review platform Budist.
View Article
Meet the finalists for the MJBowl 2025 competition
Designed to spotlight the Most Valuable Products across five major categories, the competition brings together licensed producers from California and New York for a cross-market showcase of craft, innovation and product excellence.
View Article
New York and California square off in the 2025 MJBowl cannabis competition
MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition, is uniting California and New York to spotlight the Most Valuable Products (MVPs) across five key categories through a collaboration between MJBizCon and social review platform Budist.
View Article
Every moment at
MJBizCon
is an opportunity — make yours count.
MJBizCon delivers the insights, connections, and opportunities cannabis professionals need to grow faster and smarter in a rapidly evolving industry.
Join us in Las Vegas and register now! 🌿
Register Now

The MJBowl Product Competition
The Ultimate Cannabis Product Competition at MJBizCon
MJBizCon
and
Budist
have teamed up to bring back the MJBowl for its second year — an innovative,
cannabis competition
spotlighting the industry’s best products. Building on the success of its 2025 debut, the competition features top products from
California
and
New York
, with
Colorado
being added to the competition.  Across six key categories, with industry experts selecting the leading contenders, finalists from each subcategory will travel to Las Vegas during MJBizCon to compete head-to-head for the coveted MJBowl trophy in their overall category.
Deadline Extended! Submissions for the MJBowl are now open through October 9.
Submit a Product
2026 MJBowl Categories

Flower
Indoor, Outdoor, Mixed Light

Pre-Rolls
Infused, Non-Infused

Concentrates
Solvent, Solventless

Edibles
Candies, Chocolates, & Baked Goods

Cartridges
Solvent, Solventless

NEW! Wellness
Ingestibles, Topicals
Key Dates
Registration Window:
August 3 – October 9
Product Transfers:
October 12 – October 23
Judging Period:
November 2 – November 20
Awards Ceremony:
December 3 at MJBizCon
Eligibility
Must be an active licensed cannabis company in the state you wish to compete (CA, CO, or NY)
Product entries must be submitted via the official
Registration Form
during the entry window (Aug 3 – Sep 30)
Full payment must be made by the end of the entry window (Sep 30)
Products must be transferred by October 23 (5 product samples per entry)
Products must be retail-ready in fully compliant packaging
Pricing
Cost per product entry:
$250 before August 31, $300 after August 31
Limit of three (3) entries per subcategory
Thank You to the 2026 MJBowl Partners
Judging & Winner Benefits
Judging
A team of professional Budist critics in California, Colorado, and New York will assess and judge all product entries using their standardized 100-point rating system. Only one winner will be selected in each subcategory, and the winners in each category will go on to compete for the MJBowl Trophy in the overall category.
Winner Benefits
An MJBowl award is more than a medal — it’s national recognition for your product. Winners gain industry-wide exposure through MJBiz, Budist, and our official competition partners.
All Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalists receive:
Featured in the 3-day MJBowl Winners Exhibit at MJBizCon
Official MJBowl medal presented at MJBizCon
Promotion across MJBiz, Budist, email, and social channels
Inclusion in national press outreach
One Expo Pass to MJBizCon
MJBowl Trophy Winners also receive:
Official MJBowl Trophy presented during the Emjays Awards
Featured placement at participating retail partner locations
Featured product review on Budist
Exclusive 1:1 media interviews in the MJBizCon Media Room
New for this year:
Honorable Mentions recognize standout products that ranked just outside the top three, providing additional recognition and industry exposure.
Congratulations to the 2025 Winners!
A team of professional Budist critics in both California and New York assessed and judge all product entries using their standardized 100-point rating system. Only one winner was selected in each subcategory, and the winners in each category competed for the MJBowl Trophy in the overall category.
Flower
Indoor:
Rosewell 47 & Pannacotta
Outdoor:
Jack Herer
Mixed Light:
Glitter Bomb & MacFlurry
Pre-Rolls
Infused:
Whitethorn Rose & Infused Blue Lobster Joint
Non-Infused:
Piescream & Dream Star
Concentrates
Solvent:
Amarelo Live Resin & Honey Banana Live Resin Badder
Solventless:
Sapphire Thumbprint Live Rosin & Bickett OG Live Rosin
Cartridges
Solvent:
Agua Fresca AIO & Trip Blue Dream Live Rosin AIO
Solventless:
Papaya Live Rosin Bar & Papaya Smash AIO
Edibles
Confections:
Apple Pear Tajin Rosin Gummies & Heirloom Peach Live Rosin Gummies
Beverages:
Ginger Lemon Pop
MJBowl 2025 Articles by MJBizDaily
From rosin gummies to hash holes: Meet the winners of MJBowl 2025!
Ten marijuana brands took home trophies from the inaugural MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition presented by MJBizCon and social review platform Budist.
View Article
Meet the finalists for the MJBowl 2025 competition
Designed to spotlight the Most Valuable Products across five major categories, the competition brings together licensed producers from California and New York for a cross-market showcase of craft, innovation and product excellence.
View Article
New York and California square off in the 2025 MJBowl cannabis competition
MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition, is uniting California and New York to spotlight the Most Valuable Products (MVPs) across five key categories through a collaboration between MJBizCon and social review platform Budist.
View Article
Every moment at
MJBizCon
is an opportunity — make yours count.
MJBizCon delivers the insights, connections, and opportunities cannabis professionals need to grow faster and smarter in a rapidly evolving industry.
Join us in Las Vegas and register now! 🌿
Register Now

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