The Great Plains Judging Center judged 15 entries on August 15, 2020, and awarded three AOS Awards.

Maxthompsonara Bryon Rinke ‘Walnut Valley’ AM/AOS

GPJC awarded AM with 83 points. Exhibitor: Max C. Thompson and Bryon K. Rinke. Photographer: Bryon Rinke

Rhyncattleanthe Love Triangle ‘Doris’ AM/AOS

GPJC awarded AM with 83 points. Exhibitor: Max C. Thompson and Bryon K. Rinke. Photographer: Bryon Rinke

Habenaria Raingreen’s Ice Bird ‘Susan’ HCC/AOS

GPJC awarded HCC with 79 points. Exhibitor: Susan Tompkins. Photographer: Bryon 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.