New AOS Awards Page Captures the Brilliant Imagery of Orchids
For more than 90 years the American Orchid Society (AOS) has documented the best-of-the-best of the world's most popular flower through its premier judging system. The AOS is pleased to announce today that these awards and the stunning photographs that accompany them are now available to the public at large for the first time thanks to a newly designed awards page on the Society's website.
Coral Gables, Florida, August 19, 2015 (Newswire.com) - For more than 90 years the American Orchid Society (AOS) has documented the best-of-the-best of the world’s most popular flower through its premier judging system. Each awarded orchid is meticulously described, measured and photographed. The AOS is pleased to announce today that these awards and the stunning photographs that accompany them—previously accessible by AOS members only—are now open to the public at large thanks to a newly designed awards page on the Society’s website (http://www.aos.org/orchid-awards.aspx).
“AOS awards are a recognized measure of quality the world over and coveted by hobbyists and commercial growers alike,” explained Frank Smith, president of the AOS. “As the orchid’s popularity has grown, demand for accurate information about the flower has increased. And nowhere is there more precise information than in the AOS’ vast award repository. People will love the award paragraphs, not only for their beauty but from what they can learn from them. This is a great way to advance their knowledge and appreciation of orchids.”
"As the orchid's popularity has grown, demand for accurate information about the flower has increased. And nowhere is there more precise information than in the AOS' vast award repository."
Frank Smith, President, American Orchid Society
Six things you will absolutely love about the new awards page
1. It’s free! Gaining access to orchid awards previously required a subscription to the AOS’ Orchids Plus award registry platform.
2. You don’t have to be an AOS member. These breathtakingly beautiful photographs haven't been available to non-paying visitors until now.
3. The page shows the 30 most recent orchid awards, including name, parentage, description, award, score and photograph. This information can help make you a better orchid grower.
4. Clicking on any photo in the page opens up a larger photo with a gallery feature, allowing you to click through all of the large photos for the latest awards.
5. The page also includes a social sharing function to allow you to share the page with your friends via your favorite social media or bookmarking site, as well as by email.
6. You can start exploring right now!
The AOS’ searchable database of orchid awards dates back to the 1930s. It serves the Society’s mission to promote and support the passion for orchids through education, conservation and research, as does the Society’s award-winning Orchids magazine and its Website (www.aos.org).
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