The Great Plains Judging Center judged 12 entries on September 19, 2020, and awarded four AOS Awards.

Gomesa colorata ‘JoJo’s Firecracker’ HCC/AOS

GPJC awarded CCM with 83 points to exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke. Photographer: Bryon Rinke

Phalaenopsis Walnut Valley Purple Pixie ‘B & M’ AM/AOS

GPJC awarded AM with 83 points. Exhibitor: Max C. Thompson and Bryon K. Rinke. Photographer: Bryon Rinke

Pleurothallis perryi ‘Bryon Rinke’

GPJC awarded JC. Exhibitor Bryon K. Rinke. Photographer: Bryon Rinke

Waironara Tango Fire ‘Nothing Ventured’ AM/AOS

GPJC awarded AM with 85 points. Exhibitor: Susan Tompkins. Photographer: Bryon 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.