We are incredibly honored that OCB has been voted Best Rolling Paper Brand. This recognition is especially meaningful as it comes from budtenders - industry professionals who possess deep category expertise, guide consumer decisions daily, and play a critical role in shaping brand preferences. Huge thank you to the budtender community for the recognition and Seed Talent for hosting this outstanding event!
🏆 The winners of the 2026 Illinois Seed Talent Budtender’s Choice Awards have officially been announced 🌱 The Budtender’s Choice Awards were created to recognize the brands, products, retail teams, and industry professionals making a real impact across cannabis retail in Illinois, as voted on directly by the budtenders themselves. This year’s event brought together: ✨ 400+ cannabis industry professionals ✨ Thousands of votes cast across multiple categories ✨ Tens of thousands of Seed Talent course completions represented in one room From product innovation and customer experience to education and community impact, these awards reflect the voices of the people on the frontlines of the industry every day. What makes BCA special is that it goes beyond recognition, it highlights the importance of investing in education, empowering dispensary teams, and creating stronger retail experiences across the industry. Huge thank you to every budtender, brand partner, sponsor, and attendee who helped make BCA 2026 such an incredible night. Special shoutout to @High Minded Events for helping bring the vision to life. Congratulations again to all of this year’s winners and nominees 🌱 . . . #SeedTalent #BudtenderProud #CannabisEducation #BCA2026 #IllinoisCannabis Grön, Uncle Arnie's, Enliven Edibles, Fernway, RYTHM, Inc., Redemption Botanicals, Verano, Puffco, Green Thumb Industries (GTI), Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH), aerīz, Republic Brands, Dutchie