ORCHIDS OF THE YEAR 2025
The COA (Committee on Awards) has great pleasure in announcing the 2025 Orchids of the Year. More information about these orchids, including details supplied by the growers, will be available from the Orchids 2026 Yearbook.
Orchid of the Year (George Fuller Trophy)
2025-037 Fredclarkeara After Dark ‘Darth Vader’ FCC/OCNZ (90.70 points). Owner: Shawn Putt
Cymbidium of the Year
2025-056 Cymbidium Robert Duvall ‘Winston’ AM/OCNZ (83.50 points). Owner: Jane Napper.
Species Orchid of the Year & Cultural Award of the Year
2025-060 Vanda tricolor ‘Ruru’ CCE/OCNZ (91.80 points) Owner: Hubert & Tania Musiers.
Our warmest congratulations to the growers.