Las Vegas Weekly has once again presented its annual Cannabis Awards, merging celebration with recognition of the Valley’s prominent status in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. As the UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute emphasizes, understanding the trends, challenges, and opportunities within the cannabis sector is vital for development, sustainability, and overall growth.
The businesses, individuals, and well-crafted products awarded this year exemplify the local community’s commitment to sustainable growth and dedication to serving consumers with high-quality options.
**Best Dispensary Local Choice — Oasis Cannabis Dispensary**
“Best. Damn. Deals.” is the slogan showcased on the website of Oasis Cannabis Dispensary.
True to this claim, the dispensary’s menu is abundant with discounts on vapes, live resin, edibles, pre-rolls, and even infused beverages, along with fiercely competitive flower prices.
However, value alone doesn’t bring locals through the doors of Oasis; patrons are drawn to the warm, homey atmosphere and stress-free vibe.
Shoppers are supported by friendly budtenders who offer knowledgeable guidance to help customers find the products they desire.
Additionally, Oasis provides a streamlined shopping experience, thanks to convenient offerings like a medical line, curbside pickup, express orders, VIP membership benefits, home delivery, and strong local discounts.
Oasis strives to empower and educate customers about cannabis products that enhance their lives, aiming to forge durable, lasting relationships with each patron.
**Best Dispensary State Choice — Deep Roots Harvest**
Deep Roots Harvest claims the statewide distinction with four locations spread throughout the Las Vegas Valley, from North Las Vegas to a soon-to-open Henderson site, in addition to dispensaries in Mesquite and West Wendover.
The company, a winner in this category for two consecutive years, goes beyond mere reach.
Its seed-to-shelf operation, originating from a state-of-the-art cultivation facility, prioritizes quality and innovation at every step.
Deep Roots offers a vast product menu featuring both national brands and its in-house offerings, including CAMP, Cheeba Chews, High Heads, and Neon Moon.
Customer satisfaction is a priority for the dedicated staff, who focus on providing personalized, attentive experiences to each patron.
Additionally, Deep Roots employs unique service offerings such as a soon-to-open drive-thru window at its Cheyenne Avenue location.
The company actively supports the local community through food drives, charity partnerships, and more, blooming where it’s planted.
**Best Budtender — Joe Leon, NuLeaf**
Joe Leon, a Las Vegas resident for 16 years, has spent the last two decades discussing the benefits of cannabis without earning a dime, until he found his calling as a budtender at NuLeaf dispensary, which features three locations and delivery services in Nevada.
After a career in luxury apparel, Leon discovered fulfillment in the cannabis industry, where he enjoys making people smile “especially in these hard times.”
He prioritizes respect for every customer and co-worker and views himself as “the Dennis Rodman of the team”—loud and fun at times, but observant and strategic when necessary.
Leon and the NuLeaf team have ample opportunities for fun and strategy across the wide-ranging landscape of cannabis.
**Best Brand — Green Life Productions**
Celebrating a decade in operation, Green Life Productions, based in Pahrump, boasts 41 harvest cycles from the same soil beds and considers itself the oldest and longest-running indoor commercial no-till living soil facility on the planet.
Their natural growing practices, three types of organic certifications, and the elimination of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators have allowed them to consistently produce some of the highest quality cannabis available.
Beyond producing acclaimed hybrid, sativa, indica, and CBD flowers, Green Life Productions has launched the Green Life Produce brand, supplying fruits and vegetables to the local community, farmers markets, and donating unsold products to Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.
**Best Industry Innovator — Layke Martin, Nevada Cannabis Association**
Notably breaking the stereotype of a cannabis advocate, Layke Martin, the executive director of the Nevada Cannabis Association, finds that her identity as a “mom who drives a minivan” helps her connect with individuals outside the industry who influence cannabis regulation.
With a background in law and education, Martin applies her experiences in various roles, including advocating for policy changes, media panels, and as an adjunct professor at UNLV.
As the head of Nevada’s leading cannabis trade association, she advocates on behalf of dispensaries and cultivation, production, and lounge licensees.
Recently, the NCA led successful reform efforts in the state concerning regulatory enforcement and the wholesale excise tax calculation.
Martin likens the budding cannabis industry to the long evolution of gaming in Nevada, as both industries are in similar stages of regulatory refinement and opportunity for innovation.
**Best Edible (includes THC beverages) — IndoTabs Flowbars, Indo Cannabis**
When Indo Cannabis created its series of micro- and macro-dosing cannabis tablets, they recognized that all edibles are processed similarly by the body’s endocannabinoid system, making strain effects inconsistent through digestion.
To that end, IndoTabs series offers various feel profiles enhanced with caffeine, vitamins, and other nutrients, allowing for targeted effects on focus, exercise, productivity, sleep, and more.
The Flowbars, containing vitamins B6 and B12 alongside a regulated THC dose from 10 to 40 milligrams, serve as IndoTabs’ “well-adjusted middle-child,” providing a balanced high ideal for socializing, enjoying physical activity, or simply relaxing.
Each Flowbar can be broken into four individual doses, creating significant value and adaptability for anyone seeking tailored edible experiences.
**Best Hybrid Flower — Miracle Alien Cookies (MAC), Kushberry Farms**
Commonly referred to as MAC, Miracle Alien Cookies is a hybrid strain that allows users to first relax before deciding whether to maintain energy or wind down.
This approachable strain from North Las Vegas-based Kushberry Farms is suitable for both novice and experienced consumers.
Known for its chunky flower structure and frosty appearance, MAC is greenhouse-grown to maximize flavor by harnessing natural sunlight to draw out more terpenes.
Expect this flower to deliver relaxation accompanied by waves of euphoric and uplifting effects.
**Best Indica Flower — Garlic Cookies, Nature’s Chemistry**
Nature’s Chemistry approaches all processes by hand, ensuring meticulous care and attention to detail as they create premium cannabis products in small batches.
Their efforts are rewarded with Garlic Cookies, an indica-dominant strain derived from Chemdog and GSC, also known as GMO Cookies.
Some users find the garlic essence heavy, but the euphoric lift and long-lasting body high prove to be a winning combination, effective for alleviating chronic pain, appetite loss, nausea, stress, and depression.
**Best Concentrate — CAMP Disposables, The Source**
CAMP’s diverse product line emphasizes superior taste and purity, achieving a new standard with the Disposable 3.0 featuring variable voltage settings and wickless ceramic bucket designs.
Gone are the days of clogging and burnt tastes; CAMP guarantees unmatched flavor in its products.
Their solventless extraction method utilizes only ice, water, heat, and pressure to offer a cleaner and healthier alternative to distillate products prevalent in the market.
Having introduced solventless rosin cartridges to Nevada in 2019, CAMP continues to lead in innovation, and the new pens even feature USB type-C ports for recharging.
With just one clean, smooth draw, users will instantly recognize the excellence of this product line.
**Best Topical — 1:10 Relief Cream, Medizin**
Developed by Planet 13 and supported by the research of Ovation Science Inc., this transdermal topical cream provides rapid relief exactly where it’s needed.
With a potency of 10 times the THC blended with a boost of CBD, this topical offers balanced effects.
The cream’s special binding properties keep active ingredients attached securely, ensuring continuous release for hours while allowing the skin to breathe and maintain its moisture.
At 500mg of THC and 50mg of CBD, this cream delivers potent relief and sets the standard for Medizin’s line of topical creams.
**Best Cannabis Lounge — Dazed Consumption Lounge**
The cannabis-themed Planet 13 entertainment complex offers a plethora of attractions, including a bar, retail shop, distinct selfie backdrops, an upcoming cannabis museum, an expansive dispensary, and an unparalleled consumption lounge.
Dazed Consumption Lounge distinguishes itself with its sci-fi psychedelic décor, bongs-as-chandeliers, and a hidden entrance behind a traditional British telephone box.
Guests can enjoy specialty cannabis cocktails, a la carte pre-rolls, or select from 15 strains, such as Banana OG, Silver Reserve, and Gastro Pop, in addition to off-menu options known as “fresh drops.”
Vintage pinball machines, arcade games, flatscreen televisions, and a stocked “munchies cart” ensure the fun continues as long as desired.
Dazed has hosted numerous celebrities, including Wiz Khalifa and Mike Tyson, who have reveled in its sensory delights.
**Best Sativa Flower — Miss X, Green Life Productions**
Green Life categorizes Miss X as the perfect combination of look and personality, a fluffy, sticky sativa strain ideal for inspiring creativity or concentrating on projects.
Also providing floral and earthy flavor notes, this strain leads to a refreshing exhale followed by strong focus and mood elevation.
Miss X is great for alleviating tension or simply enjoying a favorite video game, making it a versatile choice among consumers.
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