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, room 160, unless otherwise mentioned in the monthly calendar for this year. Check with the information desk in case there is a last minute change. Judging begins at 10:30 AM with business and education then AOS judging starts. Judges will be available until 1:00 pm if you are bringing plants.
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 | Location | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 | WCC-ML 160 | “Papilionanda (Pda) Mimi Palmer and its hybrids” — Mei Ling Clemens |
| Feb 21 | WCC-ML 160 | “Trends in Habenaria” — Cat Schmitt |
| Mar 21 | WCC-ML 160 | Judging at Michigan OS Show, no orchid talk |
| Apr 25 | WCC-ML 160 | Judging at West Shore Show, no orchid talk |
| May 16 | WCC-ML 160 | Spring GLJC Business Meeting, no orchid talk |
| Jun 20 | WCC-ML 160 | “TBA” — Steve Gonzalez |
| Jul 18 | WCC-ML 160 | “Leafless Orchids” — Daniel Mok |
| Aug 15 | WCC-ML 160 | “TBA” — Dave Sorokowsky & “TBA” — Kristen Stepanek |
| Sep 19 | WCC-ML 160 | “TBA” — Sandra Micucci |
| Oct 17 | WCC-ML 160 | “TBA” — Jill Wood |
| Nov 21 | WCC-ML 160 | Fall GLJC Business Meeting at Ann Arbor OS, no orchid talk |
| Dec 19 | WCC-ML 160 | “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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