12/25/2024
📢 The Lil Bean Team Presents: Illinois Cannabis & Hash Competition (ICHC) 2025 🌱🏯
We’re thrilled to announce The Lil Bean Team’s Illinois Cannabis & Hash Competition (ICHC) 2025—a dynamic three-event series celebrating excellence in cannabis cultivation, hash creation, and community engagement! Whether you’re a grower, hash maker, enthusiast, or simply a fan of cannabis culture, this is your opportunity to shine, learn, and connect.
📅 Event Dates & Schedule
March 30
July 27 (Date subject to change)
December(Date subject to change)
🕒 Event Time: 2 PM - 8 PM
Event Schedule (Format for All Three Events):
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Gather, find a table, set up to sesh, and chill with friends.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: First Speaker – Gain insights from an industry leader.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Sesh, visit vendor tables, and connect with the community.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Second Speaker – Expand your knowledge and inspiration.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Sesh, grab food, and explore more from our amazing vendors.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Speaker Panels – Engage with experts in an interactive discussion.
🌟 Judging Kits & Process To ensure a fair and thorough evaluation process, The Lil Bean Team has developed a comprehensive three-part judging system:
Judging Kits for All Categories:
Each competition category will have its own judging kit available.
All entries in each category will be evaluated by the judges.
Special Guest Judging Panel:
A select group of judges will provide professional insights.
People’s Choice Award:
Samples will be displayed during the event for attendees to see and smell.
Attendees can cast their votes to select their favorites in each category.
💃 Sample Submission Process To allow for proper use and consumption, all competition samples must be submitted ahead of time:
Ensures judges have ample time to thoroughly examine and compare entries.
Guarantees a fair and authentic comparison across all submissions.
Transparency and Fairness:
Every entry receives the attention it deserves, ensuring a level playing field for all participants.
🏅 Competition Categories Growing Categories:
Best Indoor, Outdoor, Autoflower, Living Soil
Pro/Brand, Beginner , Illinois Genetics, Open Category
Subcategories: Smell, Looks, Taste, Highest THC, Highest CBD
Hash Categories:
Best Solventless Extract, Hash-Infused Pre-Roll, Hash Edible
Community Awards Categories:
Best Grower, Glass Blower, Event Vendor, Social Media Presence, Collaboration, Event
Best Dispensary, Grow Shop, Glass Shop
(More categories may/will be added as we form our committee.)
ICHC Oversight Committee:
To ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity, the ICHC 2025 will establish an Oversight Committee. This committee will consist of four or more respected leaders from the cannabis culture and community, selected for their expertise, contributions, and dedication to upholding the values of fairness and inclusivity.
Responsibilities:
Establishing Judging Guidelines:
Developing clear, unbiased criteria for evaluating entries in all flower categories.
Providing guidance and training to judges to ensure consistency.
Overseeing Judging Process:
Selecting and approving a diverse, impartial panel of judges.
Monitoring the judging process to ensure all entries are evaluated fairly and anonymously.
Managing Confidentiality and Concerns:
Ensuring competitor identities and sample submissions remain confidential.
Addressing disputes or concerns raised during the competition in an impartial manner.
Auditing and Verifying Results:
Reviewing all judging and voting results to ensure accuracy and transparency before announcing winners.
Annual Selection Process:
Each year, the ICHC organizers will select members to serve on the Oversight Committee. These individuals will be chosen based on their leadership within the cannabis community and their alignment with the competition’s values. Returning members may be reselected annually to maintain continuity, while allowing opportunities for new voices to contribute.
By forming this Oversight Committee, the ICHC ensures a transparent and trusted competition that celebrates the excellence of cannabis cultivators while fostering community trust and respect.
Why This System Works: This system prioritizes transparency, fairness, and inclusivity:
Advanced Preparation: Judges have adequate time to fully evaluate each sample.
Visibility: Samples are displayed to attendees for real-time engagement.
Inclusivity: Both expert judges and the community participate in the evaluation process.
📣 Join the Celebration! Presented by The Lil Bean Team, ICHC 2025 is more than an event—it’s a celebration of cannabis culture, community, and craftsmanship.
➡️ Stay tuned for registration and nomination details. Let’s make ICHC 2025 unforgettable! ✨🌿
Timeline for ICHC 2025:
One Competition in Three Parts
Event #1: March 30, 2025 – Registration Kickoff
Purpose: Launch of the competition, where participants can register to compete or become judges.
What Happens:
Competitors Register: Growers and hash makers sign up for their respective categories.
Judges Register: Individuals sign up to evaluate competition entries.
Community Engagement: Educational seminars, vendor booths, and networking opportunities.
Key Dates:
March 30, 2025: Registration opens for competitors and judges.
Event #2: July 27, 2025 – Registration Closes & Voting Begins
Purpose: This event concludes competition registration and kicks off voting and nominations for the Community Awards.
What Happens:
Competition Registration Closes: This is the final day for competitors and judges to register.
Community Awards Nominations Begin: The nomination process for Community Awards, such as Best Dispensary, Best Grower, and Best Glass Shop, officially opens.
Voting Opens: The online voting platform for Community Awards goes live, allowing the public to cast their votes.
Community Connection: Educational panels, vendor booths, and a social sesh keep attendees engaged.
Key Dates:
July 27, 2025:
Competition registration closes.
Nominations and voting for Community Awards begin.
Event #3: November 23, 2025 – Awards Ceremony
Purpose: The grand finale event where winners are announced for all categories, including competition categories, Community Awards, and the People’s Choice Award.
What Happens:
Sample Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2025 (Halloween): All competitor samples must be submitted by this date to allow judges sufficient time for evaluation.
Judging Kits Distributed: Judges receive kits in early November to begin sample evaluations.
Community Awards Voting Ends:
Voting for Community Awards closes in early November.
Awards Ceremony: Winners for all categories are announced, including:
Competition Categories: Growing and Hash Categories.
Community Awards: Determined through public nominations and voting.
People’s Choice Award: Voted on by attendees who view and evaluate displayed samples.
Celebration: Educational panels, vendor booths, and closing remarks wrap up the year.
Key Dates:
October 31, 2025: Deadline for competition sample submissions.
November 1, 2025: Voting for Community Awards closes.
November 23, 2025: Event Day – Final Awards Ceremony.
Key Features of ICHC 2025 Timeline
Registration & Voting Windows:
March 30 – July 27: Competitor and judge registration period.
July 27 – November 1: Community Awards nomination and voting period via the online platform.
Online Voting Platform:
A dedicated website will allow the public to nominate and vote for Community Awards, ensuring transparency and inclusivity.
Sample Submission Process:
Competitors have until October 31, 2025 (Halloween) to submit their samples.
Judges are provided with ample time to evaluate all entries.
Transparent and Inclusive Awards:
Community Awards are driven by public nominations and votes.
Samples are displayed at the final event, where attendees can participate in the People’s Choice Award.
ICHC 2025 At-A-Glance
March 30: Registration begins.
July 27: Registration closes, and nominations and voting open.
October: Samples submitted.
November 1: Voting closes.
December: Awards Ceremony.
