Hilo Judging Center
Under the auspices of the American Orchid Society, Judges of orchid "Quality" are trained and accredited in special "Centers" in a rigorous process lasting as long as seven years. Hilo has such a center. Judges who are certificated in this program are then available to make awards based on "Standards of Excellence" at orchid shows near and far. Generally the people entering training have a wide background of experience in orchid growing and possess a deep desire to learn more about excellence in orchid blossoms.
Each month immediately following Hilo Orchid Society meetings, the Judges of the Hilo Judging Center practice their craft by reviewing blooming plants brought in by both HOS members, other hobbyists, local commercial orchid growers, and sometimes even judges themselves. When levels of excellence are agreed upon by a team of certified judges, AOS awards are given. These prestigious awards are coveted by growers around the world. Such an award may even add value to the awarded plant!
All awarded and most orchid plants sold by orchid nurseries have been given official names which should always be indicated on tags inside the pots, along with an indication of which awards the plants have received.
Orchids are registered at the Royal Horticultural Society in England. Whenever a new hybrid is created by crossing two orchid plants, names are given, especialy when the new creation shows tendencies to produce those special blooms that will achieve the Standards of Excellence. Entire databases are maintained showing pictures of awarded plants.
Anyone interested in obtaining further information about this program may contact the Hilo Judging Center Chairperson at: sandrasongathawaiiantel.net.
May 11 2013
Masd. Peach Allure 'Golden Lehua' HCC/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Lehua Orchids
Masd. Peach Allure 'Lehua Apricot' HCC/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Lehua Orchids
Masd. Peach Allure 'Lehua Golden Joy' AM/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Lehua Orchids
Masd. Peach Allure 'Lehua Golden Presence' AM/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Lehua Orchids
Masd. Peach Allure AQ/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Lehua Orchids
April 13 2013
Cattleya intermedia f. orlata 'Eroto' HCC/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Orchid Eros
Cattleya intermedia f. orlata 'Orchid Eros' HCC/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Orchid Eros
Paph. Joanna Burkhardt 'Stroke of Midnight' FCC/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Hilo Orchid Farm
Paph. rothschidianum 'Red Eagle' AM/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Hilo Orchid Farm
Schombocattleya Mem. Louise Fuchs 'Orchid Eros' AM/AOSParentage:
Award:
Cultivar:
Exhibitor: Orchid Eros