The Great Plains Judging Center judged 2 plants on May 21, 2022, and 2 received AOS awards. Photography by Bryon K. Rinke

Bulbophyllum My Pal Lenny ‘Timbucktoo’ HCC/AOS

Awarded HCC 76pts to exhibitor Sarah Pratt

Phalaenopsis Walnut Valley Blessed ‘Max & Bryon’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM 81pts to exhibitors Max C. Thompson and 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.