Great Plains Judging Center judged 19 plants on June 21, 2025 and 10 received awards.
Photography by Bryon K. Rinke
Epidendrum uleinanodes ‘Bryon’ CBR/AOS
CBR/AOS awarded to Bryon K. Rinke.
Photo of entire plant.
Gastrochilus calceolaris ‘Bryon’ JC/AOS
JC/AOS awarded to Bryon K. Rinke.
Photo of entire plant.
Phalaenopsis Forever Young ‘Cindy Rodriquez’ AM/AOS
AM/AOS 82 points awarded to Max C. Thompson and Bryon K. Rinke.
Photo of entire plant.
Phalaenopsis Malibu Peewee ‘Bryon’ AM/AOS
AM/AOS 81 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke.
Photo of entire plant.
Phalaenopsis stobartiana ‘Bryon Rinke’ AM/AOS
AM/AOS 80 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke.
Photo of entire plant.
Trichocentrum Pepe Portilla ‘Bryon’ AM/AOS
AM/AOS 85 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke.
Photo of entire plant.
Pleurothallis (Acianthera) omissa ‘Bryon’ CBR/AOS
CBR/AOS awarded to Bryon K. Rinke.
Photo of entire plant.
Bulbophyllum trongquyetii v bicolor ‘Timbucktoo’ CBR/AOS
CBR/AOS awarded to Timbucktoo Orchids
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Cattleya Nebula Sprite ‘Timbucktoo’ AM/AOS
AM/AOS 80 points awarded to Sarah Pratt.
Photo of entire plant.
Phragmipedium Grande ‘Velma’s Royal Delight’ HCC/AOS, CCE/AOS
CCE/AOS 91 points awarded to Sarah Pratt.
Photo of entire plant.
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.