Every year the Judges of The American Iris Society vote for irises that we would like to recommend to the public.
This year’s Payne Medal
receiving 26 votes of 74 cast.
‘Koto Harp Strings’
Introduced by Chad Harris 2016
HM 2019, AM 2021
Runner-up with 14 votes
‘Red Repeater’
Introduced by Terry Aitken 2010
HM 2014, AM 2018
Award of Merit 61 votes cast
‘Pink Playmate’
Introduced by Chad Harris 2018
HM 2021
Received 23 votes
‘Pure Emotion’
Introduced by Terry Aitken 2013
HM 2018
Received 20 votes
Runner-up
‘Pagoda Temple’
Introduced by Chad Harris 2017
HM 2021
Honorable Mention 82 votes cast
‘Mulberry Halos’
Introduced by Chad Harris 2019
received 13 votes
‘Sprinkled Pink’
Introduced by Terry Aitkens 2018
Received 13 votes
For an explanation of The American Iris Societies Award System, and postings of past Winners for all iris classes.
https://www.irises.org/about-ais/awards-symposiums/