Arizona’s Best
Budtender 2025
Budtenders deserve recognition. You run this industry.
Respect the Hustle
Budtenders shape decisions, guide discovery, and represent the culture every single day.
Yet you are often the most overlooked people in the room.
We are changing that.
This isn't a corporate raffle. This is a statewide search for the people who actually move the needle. It doesn't matter what shop you work at or if you sell our product. If you have the knowledge and the passion, we want to put your name on the map.
🏆 THE PRIZE PACKAGE
A STRAIN NAMED WITH YOU
- Collaborate with Cult Master Growers to select and name a new strain.
- Private Terpene Session at the Grow.
- 1 OZ of Premium Flower per month for a year.
FLOWER FOR A YEAR
- 1 OZ of Premium Flower per month for 12 months.
- Exclusive Custom Cult Gear.
THE ESSENTIALS
Prizes include:
- Cult Branded Bongs & Swag.
- 2 VIP Tickets to Deep Stories Cannaland.
- Private Grower Rolling Session.
- One Ounce of Premium Flower.
- Grower-Selected 3.5g Jar Packs.
- Custom "Buy It, Burn It" Apparel.
THE REVEAL PARTY
Winners revealed live in order. A celebration of all who entered.
JANUARY 13TH @ 6:00 PM
THE HIGH LOUNGE, TEMPE
How It Works
1. Nominate
Submit your favorite budtender (or yourself!). Verification required.
2. Vote
Daily voting. One vote per verified person per day.
3. History
Top 10 are highlighted. The winner gets their name on a strain.
Nomination Form
The Leaderboard
⚜ THE INNER CIRCLE ⚜
Top 10 Candidates (Randomized Order)
The Field
All Nominees (Alphabetical)