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The 2026 International Billy Awards presented by Astor Club is a new standard in competition bringing the industry together in New York City to celebrate excellence, recognize craft, and honor the cultivators pushing boundaries. The International Billy’s Awards event features four categories based on terpene profile: Candy, Fruit, Gas and Haze. Entries are due by April 1st, 2026 and the winners will be announced at the International Billy Awards Show in New York City on Sunday, April 19th, 2026.
The Billy Awards - Michigan presented by Fractal, Voyage Bloom, and Astor Club brings the new standard in competition to Michigan's licensed cultivation community. Open to all licensed Metrc growers across the state, the competition is now in the judging phase with judges boxes available throughout Michigan at licensed retailers. The awards ceremony will take place in July 2026, celebrating excellence in craft cultivation and honoring the growers defining Michigan's landscape. For more information about The Billy Awards in Michigan, please head to @TheBillyAwards on Instagram.
Anyone over the age of 21. Please visit the Competition Section to learn more about entry eligibility.
The International Billy Awards Show takes place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026. More detailed information will be provided closer to the date of the event.
Entries are due by April 1st, 2026
Contact Information for entries: events@astorclubnyc.com
First Place winners receive a custom GOLD Championship Ring!

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The event welcomes sponsorship inquiries from any business or organization that believes they align well with our mission and audience. We encourage interested parties to explore sponsorship opportunities by visiting our Sponsorships page.