About Us
The Great Lakes Judging Center is an AOS-affiliated center serving orchid societies across the Great Lakes region. Our certified judges bring decades of experience evaluating bloom quality, form, color, and cultural excellence.
How to Find Us
Regular Judging Date
The third Saturday of the month. Washtenaw Community College, Morris-Lawrence building. Check with the information table for the room number. Judging begins at 11:00 AM with business and education then AOS judging starts. Judges will be available until 1:00 pm if you are bringing plants. glf See the monthly calendar for exact dates and room numbers.
Get in Touch
Reach us by email at info@gljc.org.
2026 GLJC Program Calendar
All meetings held the third Saturday of the month · Washtenaw Community College, Morris-Lawrence 160
| Date | Program |
|---|---|
| Jul 18WCC-ML 101 | Leafless Orchids — Daniel Mok and Catasetum denticulatum - Kristen Stepanek |
| Aug 15 | Judging Maudiae Orchids - Dave Sorokowsky of Paph Paradise (pre-orders only) |
| Sep 19WCC-ML 130 | Rhyncholaelia digbyana - Beautiful and an Exceptional Parent - Sandra Micucci |
| Oct 17WCC-ML 130 | Current Development of Mini-Phrag Hybrids - Jill Wood |
| Nov 21WCC-ML 130 | Fall GLJC Business Meeting at Ann Arbor OS, no orchid talk |
| Dec 19WCC-ML 130 | “Special Awards” |
GLJC In-Region Shows
| Show | Date |
|---|---|
| Grand Valley OS Show | TBD |
| Greater Cleveland OS Show | February 20, 2027 |
| Greater Lansing OS Show | February 27, 2027(tentative) |
| Greater Akron OS Show | March 6, 2027 |
| West Shore OS Show | March 13, 2027 |
| Michigan OS Show | TBD |
| Ann Arbor OS Show | TBD |
| Michiana OS Show | TBD |
| Three Rivers OS Show | TBD |
Contact Us
Want to schedule judging at a show in our region? Contact us and we will help coordinate.
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