NMQOC Inc. Orchid of the Year
The NMQOC Inc. judging subcommittee awards plants at shows and convened judgings. Over the year, awarded plants are collated and at the first judges' meeting each year, an Orchid of the Year is chosen. The judges consider quality and culture of the various plants to inform their vote. An Orchid of the Year certificate is given to the owner of the plant selected.
Dendrobium Touch of Gold 'Laura'
AM-CCC/NMQOC 2023
Owner - Robert Reitano
Dendrobium jenkinsii 'Cage'
AM-CCC/NMQOC 2022
Owner - Geoff & Carol Button
Dendrobium Roy Tokanaga 'Emma'
HCC-CCC/NMQOC 2021
Owner - Lionel Kirby
Rhyncostylis retusa
'Nico One'
AM/NMQOC 2020
Owner - Brent Nicholl
Dendrobium Memoria Ellwyn Gleadhill 'Minnie' AM/NMQOC 2019
Owner - Don Elms
Dendrobium thyrsiflorum 'Showgirl'
AM-CCC/NMQOC 2018
Owner - Rosa Muellegger
Cycnoches Swan Cascade ‘Ivy’ AM/NMQOC 2017
Owner - Bernie You
Dendrobium Airy Alowana 'Magenta'
HCC/NMQOC 2016
Owner - Robert Reitano
Cattleya aclandiae 'Wilmar'
AM/NMQOC 2015
Owner - William Robert Williams
Brassia Santa Barbara
'Giant Spiders'
AM/NMQOC 2014
Owner - Steve Waters
Paphiopedilum Macabre 'Jamie'
AM/NMQOC 2013
Owner - Steve Waters
Zeloncidisa Golden Handshake 'Grace'
HCC/NMQOC 2012
Owner - Steve Waters
Paphiopedilum haynaldianum 'Eaton's Dawn'
AM/NMQOC 2010
Owner - Lex & Joan Elder
Paphiopedilum praestans 'Tania'
HCC/NMQOC 2009
Owner - Gary Shishkin
