Great Plains Judging center judged eight plants on April 18, 2020, and awarded three AOS Awards. Photography by Bryon K. Rinke

Sarcochilus ceciliae ‘Bryon Rinke’ AM/AOS

Exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke

Catyclia Walnut Valley Purple Star ‘Max & Bryon’ AM/AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Epidendrum arbuscula ‘Bryon’ AM/AOS

Exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke

AOS Awards

Awarded to Orchid Species or Hybrids

HCC – Highly Commended Certificate (75–79 points)
AM – Award of Merit (80–89 points)
FCC – First Class Certificate (90–100 points)
JC – Judges’ Commendation
CBR – Certificate of Botanical Recognition
CHM – Certificate of Horticultural Merit

Awarded Once to a Cross

AD – Award of Distinction
AQ – Award of Quality

Awarded to the Exhibitor

CCM – Certificate of Cultural Merit (80–89 points)
CCE – Certificate of Cultural Excellence (90–100 points)

To learn more about AOS judging, see AOS Awards & Judging webpage.