The Great Plains Judging Center had 15 entries submitted for Judging on March 21, 2020, 8 were awarded AOS Awards. Photography by Bryon K. Rinke.

Cattlianthe Pixie Treat ‘M&B’ AM/AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Epidendrum Pacific Trek ‘Max’ AM/AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson

Paph Conco-Callosum ‘Max’ AM/AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson

Paph Hsinying Lady Duck ‘Max’ AM/AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson

Paph Odette’s Beguilement ‘Timbucktoo’ AM/AOS

Exhibitor Sarah Pratt

Paph rothschildianum ‘Max & Bryon’s Best’ FCC/AOS

Exhibitor Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Polystachya cultriformis ‘Vanderlip’ CHM/AOS

Exhibitor Max C Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Stenosarcos Hoosier Cardinal ‘Bryon’ AM/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.