I'm not sure, but I think Diana may
be assuming that assignment of a clonal/cultivar name is linked to the
award process.

I think that's the crux of the issue here. A cultivar name is simply
genetic tracking system, and has nothing to do with awards, of any kind.
If I have a Phal A 'B', any plant with identical genes will have the
clonal name 'B'. I mean, if you think about it, that's the only way it
would make sense.

Cheers,
Xi