Thursday, November 30th, Farechild Events (farechild.com), an award-winning event producer, and MJBizCon (mjbizconference.com), the largest cannabis conference and expo in the cannabis industry, are proud to announce the launch of The EMJAYS – International Cannabis Awards – a first-of-its-kind award show recognizing businesses and individuals who are leaders and innovators in their specific business category. The event will take place at the iconic Palms Hotel & Casino Las Vegas – Pearl Concert Theater, considered one of the finest casino theaters in all of Las Vegas, with a seating capacity of up to 2263 guests, private VIP boxes, balcony seating, and a 63’ stage with state-of-the-art sound and visual effects. The awards show and afterparty will feel like a ‘Classic Vegas Show with a Psychedelic Twist,’ where guests will be treated to interactive character actors, sponsor activations, and visual effects – all part of the theme.
The cannabis industry is set to experience a historic moment as Dave Tran and James Zachodini of Farechild Events, known for their well attended high wattage gatherings, and MJBizCon, the largest global cannabis trade show and media entity in the industry, as both powerhouses collaborate to bring you The EMJAYS which aim to recognize businesses and individuals who are leaders and innovators in their specific business category, especially those who focus on the ancillary services and products that support the cannabis industry.
The team at Farechild Events has produced multiple award shows, including the extravagant DOPE Industry Awards in Washington, Oregon, and California between 2013-2018. The EMJAYS will be an elegant black-tie affair that encourages guests and nominees to dress to impress to celebrate the best of the best in the cannabis industry during this historic and special evening in Las Vegas. The fully produced show will consist of a red carpet entry, 20+ award categories with different celebrity presenters for each category, live music performances, and an afterparty.
Nominations for The EMJAYS will begin today, Friday, May 12, 2023, open to the public to include their favorite businesses and people within the respective award categories. The final voting/judging round will begin on July 30 through October 15, 2023. The judging process will include a combination of public voting and an internal committee of industry professionals formed by the event producers.
The EMJAYS will feature 24 award categories, including:
Advocacy Group of the Year
Investment Firm of the Year
Accounting Firm of the Year
Cannabis Friendly Bank of the Year
Cannabis Law Firm of the Year
Cannabis Consulting Firm of the Year
Market Research / Data Firm of the Year
Branding / Marketing Agency of the Year
Public Relations Agency of the Year
Retail POS System of the Year
Staffing & Recruiting Agency of the Year
Testing Lab of the Year
Business Software of the Year (CRM, ERP, or Seed to Sale Software)
Cannabis Business Insurance of the Year
Non-Profit / Trade Association of the Year
Cannabis Training & Education Services of the Year
Cannabis Podcast of the Year
Social Content Creator of the Year
Seed Bank of the Year
Vaporizer Hardware Brand of the Year
Consumer Gear & Tech Product of the Year (non-vaporizer products)
Apparel & Lifestyle Brand of the Year
Lighting Company of the Year
Packaging Company of the Year
For more information on The EMJAYS – International Cannabis Awards Show, please visit www.theemjays.com or reach out to us.
ABOUT FARECHILD EVENTS
Farechild (www.farechild.com ) is the new event ticketing and marketing platform for free-thinking individuals to connect through unconventional events. The newest venture of David Tran and James Zachodni, formerly of Dope Magazine, the duo draws from decades of experience in nightlife, media, marketing, and event production, including their infamous Golden Ticket parties which they began hosting in 2008. Tran and Zachodni have developed an impressive array of opportunities in the experiential space and are pulling together their years of work across multiple sectors making Farechild an “all-inclusive” platform, appealing to brands and producers outside of cannabis and drawing both mainstream and emerging audiences.
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