The Great Plains Judging Center judged 15 plants on July 16, 2022, and 7 received AOS awards. Photography by Bryon K. Rinke
Bulbophyllum Boon Bryson ‘Max & Bryon’ HCC \AOS
Epidendrum Little Miss Sunshine ‘Leona’s Light’ AM/AOS
Phalaenopsis Connie Moody ‘Bryon’ AM/AOS
Phalaenopsis Walnut Valley Purple Pixie ‘Max & Bryon’ HCC /AOS
Epidendrum vesicatum ‘Bryon Rinke’ HCC/AOS
Pleurothallis ensata ‘Bryon’ CBR/AOS
Gongora Canary ‘Timbucktoo’ AM/AOS
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.