Sweet Victory: Jelly Donutz Takes Home the Green Ribbon at the 2026 Vermont Cannabis Convention
There is a special kind of magic that happens when hard work, sunny Vermont skies, and a dedication to sustainable farming come together in one special moment. In May 2026, that magic was on full display in Burlington when our team took home our first award. We are thrilled to announce that our Jelly Donutz flower was awarded the "Best in Show" Green Ribbon in the Sungrown Flower category at the 2026 Vermont Cannabis Convention.
This isn't just an award; it's a testament to our whole team. The convention, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, saw some of the state's most talented cultivators and connoisseurs gather for what has become the premier cannabis gathering in the Green Mountain State. For the first time ever, licensed canna-businesses were able to bring actual cannabis flower to the convention floor, allowing attendees to smell, examine, and vote on the very best of what Vermont has to offer. In a field of stiff competition, the judges and attendees decided that nothing beat the aromatic, sweet punch of our outdoor-grown masterpiece: Jelly Donutz.
Key Takeaways
Sunset Lake Cannabis earned the "Best in Show" Green Ribbon for Sungrown Flower at the 2026 Vermont Cannabis Convention for our Jelly Donutz strain.
Our award-winning Jelly Donutz features a complex terpene profile of candied orange, cotton candy, caramel, pine, and green tea, driven by Caryophyllene and Limonene.
This victory highlights the superior quality of Sun+Earth Certified Vermont sungrown cannabis.
Jelly Donutz is available statewide at licensed Vermont dispensaries; customers can use the Sunset Lake Cannabis retail finder to locate a pot shop near them.
The official Green Ribbon is now on public display at our dispensary in South Hero, Lake Effect Vermont.
Why Jelly Donutz Stole the Show
So, what makes this particular jar of weed so special? When you crack open a container of Jelly Donutz, you aren't just smelling marijuana; you are stepping into a bustling café filled with the scent of candied orange peel, cotton candy, and rich caramel. But it doesn't stop there. Our growers managed to balance those sugary dessert notes with earthy hints of balsam, pine, and bright green tea. If you're lucky, you might even catch a nostalgic whisper of Fruit Stripe gum. (RIP Fruit Stripe — IYKYK🦓)
The flavor profile matches the aroma perfectly. The perfect companion for an upbeat day, this Sativa-dominant Hybrid delivers a robust head high paired with a calm, mellow body buzz. It’s the kind of pot that will have you laughing like a silly goose and feeling completely carefree. With a total active cannabinoid content of 30.56%, THC at 25.58%, and a terpene profile dominated by caryophyllene and limonene, Jelly Donutz hits the mark for both potency and complexity.
A Win for Sustainable Vermont Farming
This Best in Show Green Ribbon designation specifically honors sungrown cultivation, which is near and dear to our hearts here at Sunset Lake. Our farm is Sun+Earth Certified, an organic equivalency specifically for sungrown cultivators that verifies we grow without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Growing outdoors allows our plants to soak up the Vermont summer sun and develop naturally without the use of costly artificial lighting. This method not only reduces our carbon footprint but also results in a unique, sun-kissed terpene profile that you simply can't replicate indoors.
Read more about the differences between growing cannabis outdoors versus indoors.
Vermont Cannabis Convention organizer Eli Harrington noted that the goal of the 2026 Best in Show competition was to level the playing field. It wasn’t about who had the biggest booth or the fanciest marketing budget; it was purely about what’s inside the jar. Winning against other top-tier Vermont cultivators in this category proves that our commitment to quality and sustainable agriculture is resonating with the local community and the industry experts alike.
Come See the Glory
While we’re celebrating big online right now, the real celebration is happening at our dispensary. We have officially placed the Best in Show Green Ribbon on display at our cannabis market, Lake Effect Vermont, located at 334 US Route 2 in South Hero, VT. If you find yourself in the Champlain Islands, swing by the shop to check out the ribbon and chat with our friendly budtenders about how you can get your hands on some of this award-winning flower.
Jelly Donutz products available in Vermont
Want to try our award-winning Jelly Donutz strain for yourself? We offer Jelly Donutz in a variety of products for your enjoyment including quarter-ounce jars of hand-trimmed flower, BTV Blunts, and vape carts. You can also check out Jelly Donutz in our preroll variety packs and infused joints in our Cosmic Cones multipacks.
If you’re not near South Hero and can’t make it to Lake Effect Vermont, not to worry! Jelly Donutz is currently available at select dispensaries across Vermont. To find the closest Vermont weed shop near you, head on over to our retail finder to see the map of who carries our sungrown sundries. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of pot, we invite you to experience the sweet strain that captured the Green Ribbon.
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who voted for Jelly Donutz at the 2026 Vermont Cannabis Convention, and cheers to our team for growing some of Vermont’s finest herb. Here’s to the Vermont sun, the Champlain Islands terroir, and the sweet taste of victory! 🍩
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