The Great Plains Judging Center judged 16 plants on December 17, 2022, and 6 received AOS awards. Photography by Bryon K. Rinke


Dendrobium Walnut Valley Starburst ‘Bryon’ HCC/AOS

HCC/AOS 78 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke

Bulbophyllum lindleyanum ‘Timbucktoo’ CCM/AOS

CCM/AOS 81 points awarded to Sarah Pratt

Pleurothallis (Lindleyalis) saueri ‘Bryon’ CCM/AOS

CCM/AOS 89 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke

Habenaria rhodocheila ‘Bryon Kelly Rinke’ AM/AOS

CCM/AOS 86 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke


Paphiopedilum Raspberry Rays ‘Bryon’ HCC/AOS

HCC/AOS 78 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke


Leptotes harryphillipsii ‘Bryon’ CCM/AOS

CCM/AOS 85 points awarded to 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.