The Great Plains Judging Center judged eight orchid plants on October 2, 2021, at the Oklahoma Orchid Society/SWROGA Show & Sale “Bewitched by Orchids.” Three plants received AOS awards, and the exhibit submitted by Max C. Thompson and Bryon K. Rinke received an AOS Show Trophy and Gold Certificate. Photography by Bryon Rinke.

Rhyncattleanthe Hsinying Fancy Gold ‘October Fireworks’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM 82pts to exhibitor William Parker

Dendrobium Walnut Valley Purple ‘M & B’ HCC/AOS

Awarded HCC/AOS 78pts to exhibitor Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

Dendrobium Thai Jewel ‘Sanborn’ AM/AOS

Awarded AM/AOS 80pts to exhibitor Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. Rinke

AOS Show Trophy “Bewitched by Orchids”

Awarded a Gold Certificate of 91pts to exhibitors Max C. Thompson & Bryon K. 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.