OOS member Claire showed her Cattlianthe Trick or Treat ‘Claire de Lune’ (what a fitting name!) at the AOS Spring Members Meeting and Centennial Celebration in South Florida this weekend. Over 75 judges from all over the country participated. Claire received two awards for her plant: CCM 88 points and HCC 79 points. Congratulations, Claire!

Claire and helper carrying her large Ctt. Trick or Treat ‘Claire de Lune’ to AOS judging
AOS judges evaluating and awarding Claire’s Ctt. Trick or Treat ‘Claire de Lune’ CCM/AOS, 88 pts.
Ctt. Trick or Treat ‘Claire de Lune’ HCC/AOS, 79 pts.

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.