Dykes Medal for Iris

The Dykes Medal for Iris is the highest award given by the American Iris Society (AIS).  The first Dykes medal was awarded in 1927 and it has been awarded yearly since that date.  

Irises are only eligible for the Dykes Medal if they have won a classification medal within the last three years prior to consideration.  Only one (1) iris is awarded the coveted Dykes Medal!  Only AIS registered judges may vote.


THE DYKES MEDAL winner for 2015

56 votes:  GYPSY LORD - TB iris - (Keith Keppel) 

Runners Up:
48 SWANS IN FLIGHT - SIB iris - (Robert Hollingworth)
29 ABSOLUTE TREASURE - TB iris - (Richard Tasco) 
29 MONTMARTRE - TB iris - (Keith Keppel) 
27 BLUEBEARD'S GHOST - SDB iris - (Paul Black)
25 CHIEF JOHN JOLLY - TB iris - (Tom Parkhill) 

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