Iris Category: Dykes Medal winners

The Dykes Medal is the overall top award of the American Iris Society (AIS), given to a
single iris each year. Irises are eligible as a Dykes Medal candidate for three years following
the winning of a classification medal and all the classifications are eligible. Only AIS
accredited/registered judges may vote for this award.

Excerpt from American Iris Society: W.R. Dykes Memorial Medal