The Kansas Orchid Society hosted a fall show on October 7, 2023 where 2 entries received AOS awards.

Photography by Bryon K. Rinke

Dendrobium King Dragon ‘Splash’

AM/AOS 83 points awarded to Doug Needham

Closeup of lip.

Bulbophyllum Walnut Valley Star ‘Max & Bryon’s Best’

AM/AOS 81 points awarded to Max C. Thompson and Bryon K. Rinke

Closeup of flower.

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.