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.