The Sarasota Orchid Society is an affiliated member of the American Orchid Society. The AOS’s judging system is one of the most highly respected horticultural award systems in the world. At nationwide monthly judging and worldwide sanctioned shows, highly trained AOS judges evaluate and recognize new and superior forms of orchid species, improved forms of orchid hybrids, and plants exhibiting superior culture. Our “local” AOS judging center is …