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”
Paphiopedilum Graciously Hawaiian ‘Catherine Chance’ AM/AOS
Eulophia zollingeri CBR/AOS
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.