Every year, the Judges of the American Iris Society vote on irises they would like to recommend to the public.
This year’s Payne Medal
receiving 15 of 55 cast
‘Midnight Fireworks’
Introduced by Terry Aitken 2014
HM 2017, AM 2022
Runner-up with 12 votes
‘Becky’s Dream’
Introduced by Jill Copeland 2018
HM 2022, Am 2024
Award of Merit with 21 votes of 35 cast
‘Sanded Treasure’
Introduced by Chad Harris 2020
HM 2024
Runner-up with 14 votes
‘Barbara Said So’
Introduced by Patrick Spence 2021
HM 2024
Honorable Mention with 58 votes cast
‘Twilight’s Splendor’
17 votes
Introduced by Chad Harris 2023
‘Nancy Queen of Hearts’
10 votes
Introduced by Jill Copeland 2023
‘Wiley Creek’
10 votes
Introduced by Patrick Spence 2022
Runner-up
‘Twilight Attraction’
with 8 votes
Introduced by Lee Walker 2023