After weeks of judging across two coasts, the MJBowl has revealed the 2025 MVPs. These first-place winners represent the top performers in every major product category in California and New York, reflecting the finest craftsmanship, freshest ideas and most expressive regional styles shaping the market right now.
This year’s list highlights standout entries across both states. Among the California winners, the Natural Gas Papaya Solventless Rosin Bar by RAWsin, co-created with Josh Kesselman, earned the top spot in the solventless vape category. Its first-place finish reflects the strength of the field and the growing attention around solventless vape formats within the competition.
Below is the complete list of MVP winners from both states.
California MVP Winners (1st Place)
Flower
Indoor: Decibel Gardens – Roswell 47
Mixed Light: That Good Good Farm – Glitter Bomb
Outdoor: Alpenglow Farms – Jack Herer
Pre-Rolls
Non-Infused: One of a Kind – Piescream Pre-Roll
Infused: Fire King x Hogwash Farms – Whitethorn Rose Hash Hole
Vapes
Solventless: Natural Gas – Papaya Solventless Rosin Bar by RAWsin
Solvent: Holy Water x Casa Flor – Agua Fresca AIO
Concentrates
Solventless: Ay Papi – Sapphire Thumbprint
Solvent: Humboldt Terp Council – Amarelo Live Resin
Edibles
Treats: Ay Papi – Apple Pear Tajin Sour Peaches Single Origin Live Rosin Gummies
Beverages: 5G – Ginger Lemon Pop
New York MVP Winners (1st Place)
Flower
Indoor: Lit by the Lake – Pannacotta
Mixed Light: Rolling Green – MacFlurry
Pre-Rolls
Non-Infused: Alibi – Dream Star / Nilla Wafer Combo Pack
Infused: HeadyTree – Infused Blue Lobster Joint
Vapes
Solventless: Jetty – Papaya Smash Mini Tank All-in-One Vape
Solvent: PAX – TRIP Blue Dream Live Rosin AIO
Concentrates
Solventless: New Roots Gardens – Bickett OG Live Rosin
Solvent: MFNY – Honey Banana Live Resin Badder
Edibles
Treats: Honey Pot Treats or PAX (To Be Announced)
The Rosin Bar That Defined This Year’s Competition
The Natural Gas Papaya Solventless Rosin Bar by RAWsin secured first place in California’s solventless vape category. The product was developed through a collaboration between Natural Gas and RAW founder Josh Kesselman, and its win reflects the growing presence of solventless vape formats within the MJBowl’s competitive field.
The collaboration marked one of the most notable MVP results of the year, standing out among a strong lineup of state finalists. Its category win adds to the broader momentum behind solventless hardware and resin-focused innovation in the California market.
What Comes Next
These MVPs now move into the final stretch toward MJBizCon, where the MJBowl Trophy for Best in Category will be awarded live on December 4 in Las Vegas. If this year’s judging is any indication, expect big debates, loud crowds and strong opinions over who takes home the top prize.
Until then, the Papaya Rosin Bar and the rest of the MVP class represent the best of American cannabis in 2025.
