Celebrating Community, Excellence, and a Journalist of the Year Nomination
Fat Nugs Magazine (FNM) is heading back to Las Vegas for its third consecutive year at the EMJAYS International Cannabis Awards, an evening celebrating global cannabis excellence. This year marks a major milestone: not only is FNM returning as a Media Partner for both the EMJAYS and the Orchid Suite Afterparty, but Founder and Editor-at-Large Dustin Hoxworth has been nominated for Journalist of the Year, a testament to the passion and authenticity FNM brings to independent cannabis storytelling.
Learn more about the EMJAYS: https://www.theemjays.com/about-3-1
Connect with David Tran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fathertran/
Orchid Suite Afterparty details: https://events.farechild.com/event/68bf088db1bccd04501c71d6/the-orchid-suite—the-2025-emjays-official-afterparty
A Three-Year Evolution
Fat Nugs Magazine’s relationship with the EMJAYS has grown alongside the publication itself.
Year 1: FNM arrived simply to watch, learn, and support the community from the audience.
Year 2: Dustin and COO Daniel Crawford took the stage to present the award for Marketing Agency of the Year, which went to PufCreativ, a result that surprised absolutely no one familiar with their impact.
Year 3: This year brings everything full circle. FNM is back as a Media Partner, supporting the Awards and the official afterparty, and Dustin is stepping into his first EMJAYS nomination. It’s a moment that recognizes the team’s grind, growth, and commitment to elevating real culture over corporate noise.
A Special Thanks to David Tran
This year’s EMJAYS journey would not be complete without gratitude to David Tran, co-founder of DOPE Magazine and a long-time champion of independent creators. David knows firsthand what it means to build a publication from nothing; the late nights, the stress, the vision, and the hustle. Because he has lived it, he supports others living it now.
His belief in Fat Nugs Magazine, and his ongoing dedication to the space, is one of the reasons the FNM team will once again be in Las Vegas to celebrate the people shaping the future of this industry.
The Orchid Suite Afterparty
The Orchid Suite Afterparty is produced by Farechild Events and has evolved into one of MJBizCon’s most anticipated and immersive gatherings. What began as themed, high-energy after-hours productions has transformed into a multi-part experience tied directly to the EMJAYS Awards.
This year brings the celebration back to The Industrial, a venue cherished for its warehouse-chic energy and its history as a home base for some of Farechild’s most iconic cannabis events. The return feels like a homecoming and a nod to the origins of community-driven experiential gatherings.
The night unfolds across two connected experiences:
- The EMJAYS Awards Ceremony – spotlighting excellence across global cannabis.
- The Orchid Suite After-Party – an exclusive, high-touch gathering offering premium activations, art-driven experiences, networking, and late-night community energy.
Guests can expect a seamless flow between the two, moving from the polished celebration of the Awards into a lush, lounge-centric afterparty environment filled with design, sound, discovery, and connection. Orchid Suite experiences are known for next-level production, textured lighting, interactive spaces, and ambiance that blends elegance with immersive creativity.
A Thank You to the Sponsors Powering the Experience
FNM extends deep appreciation to the sponsors making this year’s Orchid Suite Afterparty possible:
- Title Sponsor: Green Rebates – https://greenrebates.com/
- Den Sponsor: Preroll-Er – https://preroll-er.com/
- VIP Sponsor: Nebula Scientific – https://www.nebulascientific.com/
- Bar Sponsor: Sweed – https://www.sweedpos.com/
- Main Sponsor: Hefestus – https://www.hefestus-tech.com/
Their support elevates the atmosphere and ensures guests experience the very best of MJBiz week.
Looking Ahead
As Fat Nugs Magazine returns to Las Vegas for the EMJAYS and The Orchid Suite, the team does so with gratitude for the community, for the storytellers, for the supporters, and for everyone who believes in independent cannabis media.
It’s going to be an unforgettable week!
