Great Plains Judging Center judged 8 plants on May 18, 2024 and 2 received AOS awards.
Photography by Bryon K. Rinke
Lepanthopsis astrophora ‘Momma’s Purple People Eater’ AM/AOS
AM/AOS 81 points awarded to Catherine Chance
Photo of entire miniature plant.
Paphiopedilum PROVISIONAL ‘Nina’ AM/AOS
AM/AOS 82 points awarded to Jana Butcher
Closeup of awarded flower.
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.