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

Awarded HCC 77pts. to Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Epidendrum Little Miss Sunshine ‘Leona’s Light’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM 80pts. to Max C Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Phalaenopsis Connie Moody ‘Bryon’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM 80pts. to Bryon K. Rinke

Phalaenopsis Walnut Valley Purple Pixie ‘Max & Bryon’ HCC /AOS

Awarded HCC 78pts to Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Epidendrum vesicatum ‘Bryon Rinke’ HCC/AOS

Awarded HCC 78Pts. Bryon K. Rinke

Pleurothallis ensata ‘Bryon’ CBR/AOS

Awarded CBR Bryon K. Rinke

Gongora Canary ‘Timbucktoo’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM 80Pts Sarah Pratt

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.