The Kansas Orchid Society hosted a fall show on October 5, 2024 where 5 entries received AOS awards.

Photography by Bryon K. Rinke

Procatavola Exotic Lime Sorbet ‘Max & Bryon’ HCC/AOS

HCC/AOS 78 points awarded to Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke


Angraecum firthii ‘Dr Mark’ HCC/AOS, CCM/AOS

CCM/AOS 82 points awarded to Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Closeup of flower on awarded plant.

Pectabenaria Pekin ‘Bryon’ HCC/AOS

HCC/AOS 77 points awarded to Bryon K. Rinke

Pleurothallis (Acianthera) panduripetala ‘Bryon’ CBR/AOS

CBR/AOS awarded to Bryon K. Rinke

Bulbophyllum vinaceum ‘Blackberry Jam’ AM/AOS

AM/AOS 82 points awarded to Blake Kruse

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.