CSM Outreach Challenge

Cannabis Safety Month Main Page Campaign overview, weekly themes, activities, and ways to participate:

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026

Campaign Announcement Blog; “Moving the National Cannabis Conversation From Fear to Facts”:

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_Announce

Become a Campaign Partner: Information and sign-up for participating organizations:

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Partners

Become a Media Partner: Media outlets may use the partner form and describe their proposed coverage, promotion, programming, or other participation:

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Sponsor

Sponsor Cannabis Safety Month: Sponsorship levels, à la carte opportunities, benefits, and sign-up:

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Sponsor

Volunteer for Cannabis Safety Month: Volunteer opportunities and sign-up:

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Volunteer

Join a Cannabis Safety Month Activity Hour: Choose an August 22, 23, 29, or 30 session:

SafeAccessNow.org/Join_CSM_Activity_Hours

Cannabis Safety Award Categories

SafeAccessNow.org/Safety_Award_Categories_2026

Submit an Award Nomination

SafeAccessNow.org/2026_Award_Nominations

Donate to ASA

SafeAccessNow.org/Donate

WHAT IS CANNABIS SAFETY MONTH?

Cannabis Safety Month is a national public education campaign that addresses public concerns about cannabis safety through education, inclusion, and community building.

This year, ASA is confronting polarizing cannabis safety topics and cutting through political rhetoric to build practical, fact-based solutions that improve safety while protecting patient access.

Cannabis education must move beyond both propaganda and denial. Patients, families, healthcare professionals, businesses, policymakers, and communities deserve credible information and practical tools that help people make safer decisions.

CANNABIS SAFETY MONTH ACTIVITIES

Activities throughout September may include:

• National forums, webinars, briefings, and roundtable discussions

• Partner-led educational programs and community events

• Solutions Spotlights highlighting practical approaches to safety concerns

• Educational materials, fact sheets, guides, posters, and presentations

• Public-service announcements and social media education

• Professional, patient, caregiver, parent, and consumer education

• Policy briefings, calls to action, and policymaker resources

• Media coverage, interviews, commentary, and investigative reporting

• Volunteer outreach and community activation

• Cannabis Safety Award nominations and recognition

• Distribution of resources that can be used after Cannabis Safety Month ends

WEEKLY CAMPAIGN THEMES

WEEK 1: CANNABIS SAFETY 101

Foundational information for patients, consumers, families, professionals, and policymakers.

Topics may include understanding cannabis benefits and risks, personal factors that affect cannabis response, responsible use, informed decision-making, misinformation, cannabis terminology, changing cannabis laws, access deserts, the effects of prohibition, and government approaches to cannabis safety.

WEEK 2: PRODUCT SAFETY

How cannabis products are grown, manufactured, tested, labeled, packaged, stored, and sold.

Topics may include testing and contamination, pesticides and adulterants, potency, accurate labeling, ingredients, transparency, packaging, child-resistant design, secure storage, product preservation, recalls, dosing, and product safety after prohibition.

WEEK 3: HEALTH BENEFITS & RISKS—CANNABIS & YOUR BODY

How cannabis affects the body and how people can make safer health decisions.

Topics may include dosing, titration, delivery methods, safe consumption, drug interactions, polypharmacy, THC overconsumption, pregnancy, heart health, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, cannabis use disorder, pain, suicide, organ-transplant policies, patient-provider communication, medical education, the endocannabinoid system, and healthcare integration.

WEEK 4: YOUTH STRATEGIES—PARENTS, PEDIATRICS & CANNABIS

Honest, age-appropriate strategies for protecting young people and supporting families.

Topics may include accidental ingestion, secure storage, packaging, preventing underage access, talking with young people, age-appropriate education, parent and caregiver education, pediatric cannabis medicines, mental illness, family history, self-medication, school education, and prevention without fear-based messaging.

WEEK 5: PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS

Practical solutions to cannabis-related public-health and community concerns.

Topics may include impaired-driving prevention, accidental intoxication, workplace and machinery safety, environmental impacts, emergency response, consumer protection, public-safety approaches, data versus fear, causation, equitable access to safety information, and evidence-informed public policy.

THE  ASK

ASA would like to bring your organization’s expertise, experience, audience, and community into the national cannabis safety conversation. Would you consider becoming a Cannabis Safety Month partner?

Partners can participate during one campaign week, several weeks, or throughout the entire month.

PARTNER SIGN-UP

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Partners

WAYS PARTNERS CAN PARTICIPATE

Promote the campaign: Share campaign content, include Cannabis Safety Month in a newsletter, promote events and resources, distribute materials, or share the campaign through professional and community networks.

Contribute expertise and education: Review or develop educational content, participate in a webinar or panel, host a briefing or community conversation, lead a Solutions Spotlight, share research or tools, or help identify speakers.

Activate their community: Mobilize volunteers, invite members to events, encourage award nominations, conduct outreach, translate or adapt materials, organize a local activity, or join the Host Committee.

Partners may focus on one weekly topic or participate throughout September.

WHAT PARTNERS RECEIVE

The 2026 Cannabis Safety Month Partner Toolkit may include approved campaign logo use, a partner badge, visual guidance, registration links, participation options, draft press and newsletter language, social media copy, talking points, presentation slides, fact sheets, posters, educational guides, outreach tools, policy resources, and ongoing support from ASA.

SAMPLE PARTNER MESSAGE

Hi [Name], I thought of [organization] because of your work on [specific issue]. Americans for Safe Access is organizing Cannabis Safety Month 2026, a national campaign focused on practical, fact-based cannabis safety education that protects patient access. Partners can participate during one topic week or throughout the month by sharing resources, contributing expertise, hosting a program, or promoting the campaign. Would you be open to reviewing the partner information?

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Partners

WHY SPONSORSHIP MATTERS

Cannabis Safety Month is the public-facing campaign within ASA’s broader work to build the trust, professional engagement, and policy support needed for a healthcare-centered national medical cannabis program.

Sponsorship supports the education, coordination, outreach, events, and public resources that make Cannabis Safety Month possible. Campaign materials are designed for continued education and advocacy after September, providing sponsors with sustained visibility.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

$50 — Team Cannabis Safety
$250 — Community Ally
$500 — Safety Supporter
$1,000 — Education Sponsor
$2,500 — Community Champion
$5,000 — Program Sponsor
$10,000 — Silver Sponsor
$25,000 — Gold Sponsor — Up to six
$50,000+ — Convening Sponsor — Up to four
$100,000+ — Presenting Sponsor — Two available

Organizations may select a sponsorship level, an à la carte opportunity, or a customized combination.

SPONSOR INFORMATION & SIGN-UP

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Sponsor

À LA CARTE AND IN-KIND OPPORTUNITIES

Organizations may support a weekly theme, forum, roundtable, award program, policy briefing, public-service announcement, consumer guide, accessibility or translation fund, local activation, social media series, webinar, professional briefing, or educational resource.

Potential in-kind support includes advertising, newsletter placement, media outreach, video or audio production, livestream support, graphic design, printing, venues, technology, translation, captioning, accessibility services, photography, professional expertise, retail promotion, staff time, volunteer support, travel assistance, and donated materials.

In-kind support may increase a sponsor’s recognition level when combined with a financial contribution. In-kind contributions alone do not establish sponsor status.

SAMPLE SPONSOR MESSAGE

Hi [Name], ASA is seeking sponsors for Cannabis Safety Month 2026, a national public education campaign addressing cannabis safety concerns through credible information, professional engagement, and practical solutions. Because of [company or organization’s] work in [area], I thought the campaign might align with your priorities. Sponsorships begin at $50, with larger program and campaign opportunities available. Would you review the sponsorship information or connect us with the appropriate person?

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Sponsor

REMEMBER

You do not need to personally secure a sponsorship. A successful message may produce the correct contact, an introduction, permission for ASA to follow up, a request for the prospectus, or a meeting.

THE  ASK

ASA would like to include your outlet, program, publication, or platform as a Cannabis Safety Month media partner. Media partners help bring credible cannabis safety information and solutions to audiences ASA may not otherwise reach.

Media partners may support the entire campaign or focus on one weekly topic.

WAYS MEDIA PARTNERS CAN PARTICIPATE

• Publish, broadcast, or distribute Cannabis Safety Month coverage

• Promote campaign events and educational resources

• Include the campaign in a newsletter or events calendar

• Interview patients, researchers, healthcare professionals, advocates, or partners

• Moderate a webinar, forum, panel, or roundtable

• Host a podcast, broadcast segment, livestream, or community conversation

• Produce profiles of campaign partners, speakers, sponsors, or award nominees

• Provide advertising or promotional space

• Share public-service announcements or campaign videos

• Cover local Cannabis Safety Month activities

• Contribute reporting, commentary, analysis, or investigative journalism

Editorial coverage should remain independent. A media organization that contributes funding may also receive sponsor recognition, but media partnership alone does not require a financial contribution.

MEDIA PARTNER SIGN-UP

Use the partner form and describe the outlet’s proposed coverage, programming, promotion, or other participation:

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Sponsor

SAMPLE MEDIA PARTNER MESSAGE

Hi [Name], I thought of [outlet, program, or platform] because of your coverage of [topic]. Americans for Safe Access is organizing Cannabis Safety Month 2026, a national campaign bringing patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, educators, businesses, and other stakeholders together to move cannabis safety discussions from fear to facts. Media partners can cover the campaign, interview experts, moderate programs, share resources, or focus on a weekly topic. Would you be open to discussing participation?

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Sponsor

WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN DO

Individuals may:

• Volunteer with ASA
• Join an Activity Hour
• Share Cannabis Safety Month
• Attend webinars and events
• Submit an award nomination
• Invite an organization to become a partner
• Introduce ASA to a sponsor, media outlet, expert, or speaker
• Contribute professional expertise
• Translate or review materials
• Help with outreach, events, research, or communications
• Organize a local activity
• Distribute educational resources
• Make a charitable contribution
• Join Team Cannabis Safety

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Volunteer

ACTIVITY HOUR SIGN-UP

SafeAccessNow.org/Join_CSM_Activity_Hours

SAMPLE VOLUNTEER MESSAGE

Hi [Name], I’m helping Americans for Safe Access launch Cannabis Safety Month 2026. The campaign is bringing patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, advocates, businesses, and other stakeholders together to move the cannabis safety conversation from fear to facts. I thought you might be interested in volunteering, sharing the campaign, attending a program, or helping us reach other people who should be involved.

Volunteer: SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026_Volunteer

Campaign information: SafeAccessNow.org/Cannabis_Safety_Month_2026

SAMPLE ACTIVITY HOUR INVITATION

Hi [Name], can you give ASA one hour this August? We are hosting online Cannabis Safety Month Activity Hours on August 22, 23, 29, and 30. ASA will provide sample messages, campaign links, and ideas for people to contact, and then we will conduct the outreach together. No advance work or outreach experience is needed.

Choose a session:

SafeAccessNow.org/Join_CSM_Activity_Hours

SAMPLE INTRODUCTION REQUEST

Would you be comfortable introducing ASA to the person at [organization] who handles partnerships, sponsorships, media, education, communications, public affairs, charitable giving, or community engagement?

AWARD INFORMATION

View all award categories:

SafeAccessNow.org/Safety_Award_Categories_2026

Submit a nomination:

SafeAccessNow.org/2026_Award_Nominations

Nomination deadline: September 5, 2026

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Anyone may submit a nomination, including patients, caregivers, consumers, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, educators, public officials, organizations, businesses, and members of the public.

Self-nominations are welcome, and there is no fee.

THE ASK

Who do you know who is doing outstanding work to improve cannabis safety, education, patient access, professional practice, public policy, or consumer protection?

Nominees may be individuals, research teams, organizations, programs, campaigns, products, services, tools, or technologies.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

• The Watchdog Award: Excellence in Investigative Journalism
• The Patient Voice Award: Patient Advocacy Leadership
• The Public Courage Award: Elected Official Leadership
• The 2026 Discovery Award: Research Advancing Cannabis Safety

PROGRAM & INITIATIVE AWARDS

• The 2026 Community Catalyst Award: Collaborative Cannabis Safety Leadership
• The 2026 Safety Signal Award: Public Education Impact
• The 2026 Roadwise Award: Impaired-Driving Education and Prevention
• The 2026 Next Generation Award: Youth and Family Cannabis Education
• The 2026 Market Watch Award: Consumer Protection and Retail Accountability
• The 2026 Safe Access Award: Equitable Access and Inclusive Cannabis Safety
• The 2026 Professional Standard Award: Cannabis Safety Professional Education and Training

PRODUCTS & INNOVATIONS AWARDS

• The 2026 Lock It Down Award: Safe Storage Innovation
• The 2026 Freshness by Design Award: Product Preservation Innovation
• The 2026 Safe & Balanced Award: THC Safety, Education and Response
• The 2026 Green Standard Award: Sustainability Leadership and Innovation
• The 2026 Flower Forward Award: Whole-Flower Vaporization Innovation
• The 2026 Know Your Dose Award: Precision Dosing and Measurement
• The 2026 Full Disclosure Award: Excellence in Testing, Labeling and Product Transparency

SAMPLE AWARD NOMINATION MESSAGE

Hi [Name], ASA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Cannabis Safety Awards through September 5. The awards recognize individuals, programs, organizations, products, and innovations improving cannabis safety, education, patient access, professional practice, and consumer protection. Self-nominations are welcome, and there is no fee. I immediately thought of [person, program, organization, or product] because [brief reason].

View the categories:

SafeAccessNow.org/Safety_Award_Categories_2026

Submit a nomination:

SafeAccessNow.org/2026_Award_Nominations

No. Partners may choose one weekly topic, several topics, or the entire month.

No. Partnership is based on campaign participation, expertise, outreach, and collaboration. Sponsorship provides financial support and includes sponsor recognition and benefits.

No. Organizations may participate without making a financial contribution.

Partners complete the participation form and select activities that fit their expertise, audience, mission, and capacity.

Yes. Responsible businesses may sponsor the campaign, contribute expertise, distribute approved educational materials, provide in-kind support, or help with community engagement.

Yes. Individuals may volunteer, nominate award candidates, share the campaign, attend events, contribute expertise, make introductions, or donate.

Yes. Self-nominations are welcome.

No.

Organizations may provide in-kind support. Formal sponsor status requires a financial contribution.

Do not guess. Copy [email protected] with any question you can't answer.

Record their name, organization, email address, area of interest, requested information, follow-up needs, and any deadline or timing they mention.

Thank them for considering the invitation, and ask whether they know someone else or an organization that may be a better fit.

A “NO” WITH A GOOD REFERRAL IS STILL PROGRESS.