The Great Plains Judging Center judged 11 orchid plants on November 6, 2021, at the Kansas Orchid Society Show & Sale. Five plants received AOS awards. Four plants were also submitted for GPJC AOS judging with none receiving AOS awards.  Photography by Bryon Rinke.

Dimerandra stenopetala ‘Max & Bryon’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM 84pts to exhibitor Max C. Thompson and Bryon K. Rinke

Dimerandra stenopetala ‘Max & Bryon’ CCE/AOS

Species from South America awarded CCE 90pts to exhibitor Max C. Thompson and Bryon K. Rinke

Paphiopedilum Egret’s Presence ‘Bryon’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM 81pts to exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke

Paphiopedilum Egret’s Presence ‘Luckey’ HCC/AOS

Awarded HCC 77pts to exhibitor Wanita Wright

Aciopea PROVISIONAL ‘Max’ (Stanhopea jenischiana × Acineta densa) AM/AOS

Awarded AM 81pts to exhibitor Max C. Thompson

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)