Great Plains Judging Center judged 11 plants on September 16, 2023 and 2 received AOS awards.

Photography by Bryon K. Rinke


Myrmecocattleya Memoria Louise Fuchs ‘Vanderlips’ FCC/AOS

FCC/AOS 90 points awarded to Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Closeup of lip.

Photograph of entire plant.


Cattleya Super Spots ‘Max & Bryon’ AM/AOS

AM/AOS 81 points awarded to Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Closeup of flower lip.

Photograph of entire plant.


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.