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title: CANNIES award
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![The CANNIES best places to work 
presented by careersincannabis.com

Best People Leader sponsored by FlowerHire
Chris Gaughan  VP Human Resources, Curaleaf

Employer of the Year  – national 
NOBO  

Employer of the Year  – state  
Highbrow A CLASSY JOINT](https://www.careersincannabis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cannies/CinC_cannies_winners_1200x627_251205.gif?width=1200&height=627&name=CinC_cannies_winners_1200x627_251205.gif "The CANNIES best places to work 
presented by careersincannabis.com

Best People Leader sponsored by FlowerHire
Chris Gaughan  VP Human Resources, Curaleaf

Employer of the Year  – national 
NOBO  

Employer of the Year  – state  
Highbrow A CLASSY JOINT")

Congratulations to the 2025 CANNIES winners and nominees —people and employers who are shaping the cannabis industry.

*The Careers in Cannabis team has been dazzled by the talent, passion, and commitment to excellence from people nominating their colleagues, voting, and advocating for people who work so hard to serve their teammates and communities. *

 

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The first-ever national award celebrating the individuals and companies shaping recruitment, culture, and retention in the cannabis industry.

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