The Great Plains Judging Center met on January 18, 2020, and awarded six AOS Awards. Photography by Bryon Rinke.

Acinathera zumbae ‘Bryon’ CBR

Exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke

Acinathera zumbae ‘Bryon’ CBR

Exhibitor Bryon K Rinke

Angraecum elephantinum ‘M&B’ 80 AM/AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Dendrobium Walnut Valley Star ‘Scott’ 80 AM /AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson

Restrepia mohrii ‘Bryon’ 87 CCM/AOS

Exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke

Restrepia mohrii ‘Bryon’ CCM/AOS

Exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke

Rhyncatlaelia Susan McKnight ‘M&B’ 80 AM/AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Schoenorchis paniculata ‘Bryon’ 86 CCM/AOS

Exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke

Schoenorchis paniculata ‘Bryon’ 86 CCM/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.