The fall KOS show had 11 plants selected for AOS judging and 2 received awards.

Photography by Bryon K. Rinke


Bulbophyllum stellatum ‘Bryon’ CHM/AOS

CHM/AOS 81 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke.

Closeup of entire plant.


Habenaria Cock-Of-The-Rock ‘Bryon’ AM/AOS

AM/AOS 81 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke.

Photo 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.