Leafly's Budtenders' Choice 2024 survey is live

With 24 states legalizing cannabis, we're in a golden age of legalization, but finding the best ones has never been harder.

We're all about the Omakase life. That's the Japanese word that means “I leave it to you.” Order Sushi Omakase and let the chef choose the best.

Well, Leafly enjoys omakase with America's best weed and canna brands.

That's why starting today and for the next few weeks, Leafly is polling America's dedicated budtenders on the best strain in their state and the best flower brand.

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On International Budtender Day on October 20th, we will be giving away three $1,000 checks to the budtenders who completed the survey.

On December 9th, we will announce each state's winning strain and flower brand at the 2024 Leafly Budtenders' Choice Awards as part of our 2024 Leafly Strain of the Year package.

Why choose budtenders?

Budtenders connect the production engine of the cannabis industry with millions of retail consumers.

With cannabis legal in more than 24 states and over 10,000 stores across the country, purchasing cannabis is confusing.

Budtenders can help you find the next hot flavor and the right food for pain relief or sleep.

How does Leafly Budtenders' Choice 2024 work?

Please proceed as follows:

• Budtenders – tell us your favorite strain in your state this year, as well as your favorite bud producer. The survey takes less than a minute – we know you don't have time for that.
• The competition ends at midnight on October 15th, after which we will notify the winners. On October 20th – International Budtender Day – we will reveal to the world which budtenders won.
• On December 9, we'll announce your state's winning strain and brand at the 2024 Leafly Budtenders' Choice Awards.

Here is also a link to the survey.

Do you have questions? Don't we all? Post your questions and comments in the comments below and we will answer them.

Shortened Giveaway Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to U.S. residents. Must be 21 years of age to enter. Ends 10/15/2024 at 12:00 PM PT. Three (3) prizes available to be won. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Official Rules available here.

Get social: increase your chances of winning

Budtenders who complete the survey and share their selection on social media will receive 10 times more likely to win this amazing check for $1,000.

How? Very simple:

1) Create 1 video with your favorite variety and products from 2024;

2) share the video on Instagram, TikTok, X or LinkedIn (only 1 share is required. Creating multiple videos or posts will not result in more entries);

3) Insert the hashtag #LeaflyBudtendersChoice in the mail; and

4) label Leafly's account on the social media platform where the video is shared.

That's it. Boom, you've increased your chances by helping us spread the word about Leafly Budtenders' Choice 2024.

Hey, who won Leafly Budtender's Choice 2023?

Holy Moly by Fig Farms has a Mexican molé note that budtenders love. Hybrid. (Courtesy of Fig Farms)

Strains like Holy Moly! and Gator Breath won a Leafly Budtender's Choice 2023 Award for California and Florida, respectively.

See the full list of 2023 winning varieties and brands by state.

Thank you and good luck to all strains, breeders, brands and budtenders!