Swallow Gets Honored at the 2017 Dope Industry Awards

Last night Swallow attended the 2017 Dope Industry Awards (DIAs) and celebrated a nomination for Best Cannabis Tech Product Company. We made it beyond the nomination round into the final voting round as one of the top four candidates. We ultimately lost to Weedmaps, but were honored to be considered against the biggest cannabis tech company in the world. We had a great time and enjoyed seeing our peers get recognition for all of their hard work in this industry.

After hosting their 2016 award shows in Washington and Oregon, the DIAs arrived at The Majestic in Downtown LA to show industry giants a glamorous night unlike anything they’ve ever experienced. The cannabis industry has blown up in the last few years and it’s been amazing to watch businesses grow from start ups to internationally-known names. Our buddies at Papa & Barkley were nominated for Best Topical/Sublingual, Best Product Packaging, and Best Branding, and Apothecarry’s amazing stash case was nominated for Best New (Non-Cannabis/Non-Tech) Product. Our friend Olivia Alexander took home two awards, one for Cannabis Social Influencer of the year and the other for Best Cannabis Design Firm for her company Third Eye Agency. Olivia had her social accounts deleted earlier this year, but these acknowledgments prove her ability to bounce back. She’s been such a huge supporter to Swallow and her awards are well-deserved.

The timing of our nomination couldn’t be better, as we’ve just launched a new website redesign with the ability to expand to any city or state in America. Keep watching our blog for the latest updates!

Here’s a full list of last night’s award recipients:

Best Cannabis Design Firm: Third Eye Agency

Cannabis Social Media Influencer of the Year: Olivia Alexander

Best New (non-cannabis/non-tech) Product: Hakuna Supply

Best Tech Product: Weedmaps

Best Branding/Marketing: Kin Slips

Best Testing Facility: Cannasafe

Best Glass Store: The Glass Mule

Best Nutrient Company: Emerald harvest

Best Cannabis Association: SCC Southern California Coalition

Best Budtender of the Year: Tony Guzman of MedMen WeHo

Female budtender of the year: Crystal Tres- Downtown Patient Group

Best Indoor Grow: Jungle Boys

Best Cannabis Store Atmosphere: Urbn Leaf

Cannabis Store of the Year: People’s OC

Activist of the Year: Tracy Ryan

Best Product/Packaging: High Gorgeous by Yummi Karma

Best Topical/Sublingual: Kin Slips

Best Edible Company: Dr. Norms

 

 

Alice in AwardShowLand 🏆 . The Dope Magazine Industry Award Show was such a good time that I couldn't wait to share my experience with you! New article up with details about the winners. Link in Bio. 🏆 . Major congrats on winning Social Media Influencer of the Year, @freeweedbae ! 💚💚💚

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Last night at the @dopemagazine industry awards I got to spend time connecting with some of the cannabis community's best and brightest. I love the warmth and passion these humans bring to both the people they choose to serve and to the industry as a whole. Collaboration over competition, even at an awards show. Everyone was applauded and supported. Thank you #dopemagazine for allowing me to be part of the first annual DIA SoCal awards show. #cannasexual #grateful #abundance #manifesting #bossbabes #womengrow #womeninbusiness

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