2022 Awards Go Regional

We will resume normal CDG Awards programming in the fall of 2022.

change maker cdg cannabis doing good award

Change Maker

We acknowledge cannabis prohibition was largely the foundation of the War on Drugs, designed to vilify people of color and the poor. We believe our industry has the opportunity (and the mandate) to support reparative efforts, seek justice, and challenge systems that uphold inequity. We recognize those companies increasing diversity in the sector and making significant impacts towards creating a more just and equitable society.

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Good Neighbor

We believe cannabis has the opportunity to create political, social, and economic benefits for communities, showcasing this industry as an authentic community asset. We recognize those companies implementing community engagement programs, encouraging volunteer hours, and meeting community need in new and thoughtful ways.

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love your planet cannabis industry cdg award

Love Your Planet

Many cannabis companies are doing their best to reduce their carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency, and protect people, water, air, and soil systems. We acknowledge that going green isn’t always easy, made difficult by policy, sometimes cost prohibitive, and requires cooperation from the entire supply chain. We recognize those companies truly innovating in their business practices and going the extra mile to champion sustainability.

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CDG AWARDS FAQ

Any cannabis industry business that feels they are “doing good” or have a CSR program. Businesses that can enter but are not limited to:

  • Medical
  • Recreational
  • Products/Brands (edibles, sublinguals, vape, etc.)
  • Hemp
  • Cultivation
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Media
  • Compliance
  • Packaging
  • Other Ancillary not specifically identified

All applications must be submitted by October 31st, 2020.

Good Neighbor

  • This award aims to recognize those companies making an outstanding contribution in community engagement and outreach.

Change Maker 

  • This award recognizes those companies making meaningful efforts to champion or include racial justice and equity initiatives, either within the industry, within business operations (recruitment, hiring, training and/or outreach), or with an outside of the industry racial justice effort.

Love Your Planet

  • This award aims to recognize those companies measurably implementing sustainability practices within their business operations or facility.

Cannabis Doing Good aims to showcase companies doing good, build a network of purpose driven companies, and to inspire new ways of people, planet, and business engagement. We encourage companies that are purpose-driven, innovating within social good, justice, sustainability platforms, or are actively launching social responsibility programs to apply. 

Yes. Companies can submit applications for any or all award categories. Each submission must have its own application form.

The award application is available on CDG’s website website.

Companies are required to be up-to-date on their previous year’s reporting, which will be verified by CDG. Companies are encouraged to submit any supporting documentation, including, but not limited to, reports, internal and/or external communications materials, press release or media and any other validations from external sources.

Should you be a finalist for the award, relevant documentation may be needed to compliment your application. CDG will reach if necessary.

In some cases, the nomination form will either include or prompt you to include any relevant data or metrics. We understand you may not have this information – but we will need some form of documentation supporting your claims if applicable.

Awards will be reviewed by an independent panel, working with the CDG team, using a researched, credible rubric. Each judge will score each nomination form, and an aggregate of that score will be used as the final score. CDG Leadership Team will review all judge scores. Panel judges may include representatives from the retail, B to B, non-profit sectors, product manufacturers, third-party certifiers, academia and other stakeholders in the space. If you have additional questions, please contact: info@cannabisdoinggood.com.