NuWu Cup 2025 Winners Announced

Meet the Winners of the 2025 NuWu Cup

NuWu Cup 2025 Lights Up Las Vegas

Las Vegas came alive for the 5th Annual NuWu Cannabis Cup, hosted on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the NuWu Courtyard. Guests gathered to celebrate the NuWu Cup 2025 Winners, enjoying live music, comedy, and the community spirit that defines Nevada’s cannabis scene.

Hosted by Tom Nieves and Jenn from Japan, the festival honored excellence across dozens of brands while marking five years of NuWu’s leadership as Nevada’s largest tribally owned cannabis celebration.

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Event Highlights

Puff & Paint hosted by Puff Paint Educate

The Puff & Paint activation, hosted by Puff Paint and Educate, added a creative twist to the 2025 NuWu Cup experience. Guests gathered on the patio to relax, spark up, and express themselves through guided painting sessions infused with positive energy and community vibes. The interactive art lounge offered a laid-back break from the main stage excitement, where attendees could unwind, meet new friends, and take home their own cannabis-inspired masterpieces. Blending art, mindfulness, and culture, Puff & Paint perfectly embodied the NuWu Cup’s mission to celebrate creativity and connection within Nevada’s vibrant cannabis community.

Asteroid M Artist Spotlight

The Asteroid M Artist Spotlight brought unforgettable live energy to the 2025 NuWu Cup stage, showcasing some of Las Vegas’ most talented performers. Curated and produced by Cody Leavitt of Asteroid M Records, the spotlight featured dynamic sets from Mojo Reggae, Stouper, and Desert Island Boys each bringing their own unique sound and hometown pride. From smooth reggae rhythms to high-energy hip-hop and feel-good island vibes, the performances kept the crowd moving and the celebration alive. The Asteroid M Artist Spotlight perfectly captured the fusion of music, culture, and community that defines the NuWu Cup experience.

2025 NuWu Cup Awards Ceremony and Variety Show

From the soulful beats of Dizzy Wright and Pennwood Dough to a lively Asteroid M Records showcase, the Courtyard was filled with rhythm and connection. Larry Coleman 2020 and Stoner Rob kept the energy high before the Championship Belt Ceremony capped the night.

Performers Princess Calavera and Raquel Reed brought a touch of Vegas glamour, while brands from across the state displayed products that embodied artistry, innovation, and community.

2025 NuWu Cup Winners

Influencer’s Choice

This year’s Influencer’s Choice Awards brought together Nevada’s top tastemakers to recognize the standouts that truly impressed in flavor, craftsmanship, and experience.

Best Flower – Neon Moon, Dante’s Inferno (#F03)
Neon Moon’s Dante’s Inferno stood out as an overall favorite for its 19% THC, smooth burn, and terpene balance of β-Caryophyllene (3.13 mg), Limonene (1.98 mg), and β-Myrcene (1.75 mg) a cultivar that delivered both potency and depth.

Best Extract – Tsunami, Bob Hope Live Resin Badder (#W06)
Tsunami’s Bob Hope Live Resin Badder stood out for its creamy texture, 80% THC, and a bold terpene trio of Caryophyllene (12.79 mg), Myrcene (9.82 mg), and Humulene (4.74 mg a top-tier extract celebrated for balance and depth.

Best Edible – Good Tide, 1:1:1 Kiwi Strawberry Rosin Gummies (#E04)
Good Tide’s 1:1:1 Kiwi Strawberry Rosin Gummies made waves with their balanced THC:CBD:CBG formulation and refreshing tropical flavor. Infused with hybrid single-strain rosin and an added boost of CBG, these gummies helped judges unwind and reset earning their spot as a standout edible for flavor, consistency, and feel.

Best Vape – Rove, Strawberry Cough Live Resin Melted Diamonds (#V13)
Rove’s Strawberry Cough delivered a burst of sweet berry and skunky aromatics, earning Influencer’s Choice for Best Vape with its 89% THC potency and smooth live resin finish. A true sativa classic, it energized judges with a creative, uplifting high perfect for sparking ideas or tackling the day head-on.

Best Pre-Roll – RYTHM, L’Orange (#P07)
RYTHM’s L’Orange pre-roll hit all the right notes, pairing its sativa-dominant energy with the sweet zest of Oregon Lemon × Orange Crush. Bursting with Limonene, Myrcene, and Caryophyllene, this citrus-forward gem carried bright, herbal-sweet layers and an uplifting, focused high.

Best Infused – Presidential Cherry Gelato Hemp Blunt (#IP04)
Presidential’s Cherry Gelato Hemp Blunt took home Influencer’s Choice for Best Infused, showcasing estate grown, single source flower infused with premium Rove distillate through Presidential’s signature stem to core process. Finished in a fine layer of high quality kief and rolled in a 100% tobacco free wrap, this Moon Rock blunt burned slow and hit deep, an indulgent escape with every puff.

2nd Place Winners – Influencer’s Choice
Flower – Member Berry (#F05) by High Heads
Extract – Old School Lemons Live Resin Badder (#W04) by Neon Moon
Edible – Sour Apple Gummies (#E03) by Wyld
Vape – Jelly Donut Live Rosin Vape (#V11) by CAMP
Pre-Roll – Wedding Crashers (#P11) by Family Treez
Infused Pre-Roll – Watermelon Z (#IP07) by Karma

Consumer’s Choice Winners

Best Flower – RYTHM, L’Orange (#F02)
Already celebrated as the Influencer’s Choice for Best Pre-Roll, RYTHM’s L’Orange continued its winning streak by taking Consumer’s Choice for Best Flower. This sativa-dominant hybrid kept fans lifted and smiling with vibrant orange zest, earthy undertones, and a sweet citrus finish. A cross of Oregon Lemon and Orange Crush, L’Orange paired its 27% THC with terpenes Humulene (1.03 mg), β-Pinene (0.72 mg), and Terpinolene (0.35 mg), earning top honors for both flavor and balance.

Best Extract – Cultivate, Gary Payton Live Rosin (#W03)
Cultivate’s Gary Payton Live Rosin impressed fans with its smooth, full-spectrum experience and terpene strength Caryophyllene (25.77 mg), Limonene (13.13 mg), and Farnesene (10.71 mg). With 70% THC and a rich, doughy flavor, it captured the crowd’s vote for purity and punch.

Best Edible – EGO Brands, Dubai Chocolate Bar (#E07)
EGO Brands set a new bar for indulgence with the Dubai Chocolate Bar, a decadent dark chocolate infused with premium cannabis and a crunchy pistachio kataifi filling. Crafted in small batches by gourmet chocolatiers, each piece delivers 100 mg THC with a total cannabinoid content of 105.16 mg for a perfectly balanced, luxurious high. Smooth, rich, and delicately layered, it’s the kind of edible that makes you slow down and savor the moment.

Best Vape – CAMP, Jelly Donut Solventless Live Rosin (#V11)
Born and bred in Las Vegas, CAMP continues to set the bar for solventless innovation. Their Jelly Donut vape earned Consumer’s Choice for Best Vape for its smooth draw and pastry-sweet finish. Crafted through CAMP’s proprietary solventless rosin extraction, trichomes are pressed without harsh solvents to yield a golden concentrate rich in natural flavor. Each 500-mg cartridge delivers around 80% THC, powered by hardware featuring adjustable voltage, clog-free airflow, and USB-C rechargeability. With terpenes Myrcene (16.10 mg), Limonene (13.32 mg), and Linalool (3.99 mg), Jelly Donut proved that Vegas-made vapor can be as refined as it is flavorful—pure rosin pleasure in every puff.

Best Pre-Roll – Fleur, Bushido OG (#P06)
Fleur’s Bushido OG impressed both influencers and consumers with its clean, pesticide-free cultivation and sativa-dominant lift. Fresh and well-cured, it opens with sweet pine and citrus before settling into a fast, heady high powered by 27% THC and terpenes α-Pinene (13.76 mg), β-Pinene (5.07 mg), and D-Limonene (4.32 mg) a smooth, energizing smoke built for focus and creativity.

Best Infused – The Clear, Banana Cream Twax Pre-Roll (#IP08)
The Clear’s Banana Cream Twax Pre-Roll won over consumers with its creamy, dessert-like smoothness and slow, even burn. Infused with premium wax and packed into a 1.25 g pre-roll, this anytime strain delivers a nostalgic blend of ripe banana and vanilla cream, balancing sweetness with subtle earthy depth. At 35% THC, it offers a happy, relaxed, and euphoric high an indulgent twist on classic flavor that satisfies both the palate and the mood.

Consumer’s Choice

2nd Place – Consumer’s Choice
Flower – Member Berry – High Heads – #F05
Extract – GG#4 Live Resin Sugar – Tidal – #W07
Edible – Sour Melon Rush – Kanha – #E08
Vape – Passion Orange Guava – CAKE – #V15
Pre-Roll – L’Orange – Rythm – #P07
Infused Pre-Roll – King Louis XIII – Stiiizy – #IP05

NuWu Cup 2025 Official Entry List

Flower
#F01 – CAMP – Glitter Bomb
#F02 – Rythm – L’Orange
#F03 – Neon Moon – Dante’s Inferno
#F04 – AMA – Pixie Dust
#F05 – High Heads – Member Berry
#F06 – Blvd – Greyhound
#F07 – Virtue – Orange Push Pop
#F08 – Stiiizy – Stiiizy OG
#F09 – Fleur – Bushido
#F10 – JBD Cannabis – Zweet Inzanity
#F11 – Redwood – Mandarin Gold
#F12 – Jasper – Bubba Diagonal
#F13 – Carbon – Georgia Pie
#F14 – Srene – Strange Haze #8
#F15 – Family Treez – Wedding Crashers
#F16 – Trichome – Grandpa’s Cookies
#F17 – Remedy – Marmalade

Extract
#W01 – Hippies – Horchata Badder
#W02 – Pressure – Private Reserve Live Resin
#W03 – Cultivate – Gary Payton Live Rosin
#W04 – Neon Moon – Old School Lemons Live Resin Badder
#W05 – MoJo – Gusherz Cured Resin Badder
#W06 – Tsunami – Bob Hope Live Resin Badder
#W07 – Tidal – GG#4 Live Resin Sugar
#W08 – Grassroots – Planet Pluto Sugar
#W09 – LP Exotics – Lemon Snow Cone Live Rosin
#W10 – Haze – Gary Payton x Biscotti Live Resin Badder

Edible
#E01 – Smokiez – Sour Green Apple
#E02 – Kiva – Watermelon Lemonade
#E03 – Wyld – Sour Apple
#E04 – Good Tide – Kiwi Strawberry
#E05 – Beboe – Sparkling Pear
#E06 – Jams – Sour Watermelon Lime
#E07 – EGO Brands – Dubai Chocolate
#E08 – Kanha – Sour Melon Rush
#E09 – Stiiizy – Sour Apple
#E10 – Just Edibles – Blazeberry Long Belts
#E11 – Cannavore – Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade 1:1 CBG
#E12 – Kynd – Orange 1:1 Gummies
#E13 – Keef – 1:1 Mango Sparkling Water
#E14 – Remedy – Slumberberry

Vape
#V01 – Srene – Guava Papaya Smoothie
#V02 – Matrix – Slurty 3 Liquid Diamonds
#V03 – Locals Only – Papaya Salad Liquid Diamonds
#V04 – Stiiizy – Cereal Milk Liquid Diamonds
#V05 – Sauce – White Widow Live Resin
#V06 – Airo – Lemon Z x Red Velvet Liquid Diamonds
#V07 – IndoPuff – Orange Cookies Rosin
#V08 – Select – Brazzy Kush
#V09 – Optimum Extracts – Durban Poison HTE
#V10 – Trichome – Lemon Cherry Gelato x White Runtz Rosin
#V11 – CAMP – Jelly Donuts Live Rosin
#V12 – Fleur – Bushido OG Rosin
#V13 – Rove – Strawberry Cough Melted Diamonds
#V14 – Resin8 – Pineapple Cartridge
#V15 – Cake – Passion Orange Guava
#V16 – Tsunami – Garlic Kush Cake Live HTE
#V17 – Later Days – Frozen Watermelon
#V18 – Torch – Cactus Cooler Live Resin Diamonds
#V19 – Remedy – Orangecello Live Resin

Pre-Roll
#P01 – Redwood – Watermelon Gelatti
#P02 – Stiiizy – White Zerbert
#P03 – AMA – Pixie Dust
#P04 – CAMP – Glitter Bomb
#P06 – Fleur – Bushido OG
#P07 – Rythm – L’Orange
#P08 – Srene – Strange Haze #8
#P09 – Neon Moon – Dante’s Inferno
#P10 – JBD Cannabis – Zweet Inzanity
#P11 – Family Treez – Wedding Crashers
#P12 – High Heads – Member Berry
#P13 – Trichome – Grandpa’s Cookies
#P14 – Blvd – Greyhound
#P15 – Jasper – Bubba Diagonal
#P16 – Remedy – Marmalade
#P17 – Carbon – Georgia Pie

Infused Pre-Roll
#IP01 – Matrix – Diamond Infused Doink
#IP02 – Rove – King Louis XIII
#IP03 – Resin8 – Apple Jack
#IP04 – Presidential – Cherry Gelato Hemp Blunt
#IP05 – Stiiizy – King Louis XIII
#IP06 – Caviar Gold – King Cavi OG
#IP07 – Karma – Watermelon Z
#IP08 – The Clear – Banana Cream
#IP09 – Haze – First Class Funk x Monkey Wrench Live Rosin

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Community & Culture

Hosted by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, the NuWu Cup is more than a competition it’s a reflection of how cannabis connects people, stories, and creativity. Every brand and attendee contributes to a shared mission: uplifting Nevada’s cannabis culture through craftsmanship and community.

NuWu Main Dispensary and Sky High Lounge continue that mission year-round honoring the plant, supporting local talent, and keeping Las Vegas on the map as a destination for conscious cannabis experiences.

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