California Cannabis Awards Opens 2026 Competition

The 2026 California Cannabis Awards (CCA) has officially opened its submission window—and this year, it may carry more weight than ever.   After all, the state’s industry is at an inflection point.   Margins are tight. Taxes are still heavy. Enforcement remains uneven. And while federal rescheduling continues to loom over the industry, operators across […]

California Cannabis Awards returns at industry inflection point

The country’s first state-sanctioned cannabis competition is back—and organizers say this year could be its most consequential yet. The California Cannabis Awards (CCA) opened its 2026 submission window this week, as federal cannabis reform efforts continue to gain momentum. Now in its fifth year, the CCA recognizes cannabis flower and finished goods. The competition culminates […]

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