The Great Plains Judging Center judged 5 plants on November 19, 2022, and 3 received AOS awards. Photography by Bryon K. Rinke

Rhyncattleanthe Ruby Sunset ‘Max & Bryon’ AM/AOS

AM/AOS 81 pts. awarded to Max Thompson and Bryon Rinke

Pleurothallis coriacaardia ‘Bryon’ CBR/AOS

CBR/AOS awarded to Bryon Rinke

Catasetum pileatum ‘Jumbo Green Gold’ AM/AOS

AM/AOS 88 pts. awarded to Douglas Needham

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.