Redemption Botanicals Recognized at the 2026 Illinois Budtender’s Choice Awards
We’re incredibly honored to share that Redemption Botanicals was awarded Best Solventless Concentrate Brand at the 2026 Seed Talent Illinois Budtender’s Choice Awards.
To be recognized by Illinois budtenders — the people who spend every day educating patients, guiding consumers, and interacting directly with the products on dispensary shelves — means a tremendous amount to our team. These awards reflect the voices of thousands of cannabis professionals across the state, and we’re deeply grateful for the support.
Alongside taking home Best Solventless Concentrate Brand, Redemption Botanicals also received:
2nd Place — Best Premium Flower Brand
2nd Place — Best Overall Brand
2nd Place — Best Brand Packaging
3rd Place — Best Solvent Concentrate Brand
As a small craft grow, this recognition carries even more weight for us. Illinois is filled with large, established brands that have major footprints and statewide reach, while Redemption Botanicals remains relatively limited in where we’re available. That’s part of what makes this so meaningful. Knowing that so many budtenders chose to support and vote for us alongside brands with far broader distribution is something we genuinely don’t take lightly.
It reinforces what we’ve believed from the beginning: people can feel the difference when a team is deeply hands-on with cultivation, quality, and the final product experience. Every harvest, every jar, and every decision is personal for us, and we think that care shows through.
One of the best parts of the event was getting the chance to spend time with the incredible budtender community in person. We had a great time meeting everyone, hearing feedback directly from the people recommending products across Illinois, and celebrating the passion that continues to move this industry forward.
Thank you to every budtender, supporter, partner, and customer who continues to believe in what we’re building. We’re proud of this moment, but even more excited about what’s ahead.