The Great Plains Judging Center judged 157 entered plants at the Tulsa Orchid Society Show on May 21, 2022. Two plants received AOS awards, and two trophies were given. Photography by Bryon Rinke


Show Trophy and Silver Certificate given to exhibit “Orchid Jewels of the Jungle”

Tulsa Orchid Society exhibit

Paphiopedilum Graciously Hawaiian ‘Catherine Chance’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM 84pts to exhibitor William Parker

Eulophia zollingeri CBR/AOS

Awarded CBR to exhibitor Dean Harrison

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.