Great Plains Judging Center judged 9 plants on May 6, 2023 and 3 received AOS awards.

Photography by Bryon K. Rinke


Sarchochilus ceciliae ‘Bryon Rinke’

CCM/AOS 82 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke

Flower closeup from awarded plant


Phalaenopsis Brother Love Hero ‘Max’

AM/AOS 80 points awarded to Max C. Thompson


Phalaenopsis Walnut Valley Purple Pixie ‘Molly Bender’

AM/AOS 82 points awarded to 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.