Achievements

AWARD Highlights / ACHIEVEMENTS

2024

Achieved Grand Master (GMAPS) Honours with the Australian Photographic Society (APS)

Achieved Distinction of Excellence (EPSA) with the Photographic Society of America (PSA)

Best Creative Image for the Year, Bendigo Camera Club, Title: Its All About the Wine

Achieved 5 Star Exhibitor, Pictorial Image Division Award of Merit, Colour (Photographic Society of America)

Achieved 4 Star Exhibitor, Pictorial Image Division Award of Merit, Monochrome (Photographic Society of America)

Achieved 4 Star Exhibitor, Nature Division Award of Merit (Photographic Society of America)

Achieved 3 Star Exhibitor, Photo Travel Division Award of Merit (Photographic Society of America)

Achieved 3 Star Exhibitor, Photojournalism Division Award of Merit (Photographic Society of America)

PCA Silver, GTP Exhibition, Open Colour Section, Title: Racing on the Beach

PCA Bronze, GTP Exhibition, Photo Travel Section, Title: Daily Ritual

SSP Diploma, Zelan Photo Awards, Photo Travel Section, title: Varanasi Prayer Time Three

Diploma BB, Pink Bird Exhibition, Monochrome Section, Title: That Beard

Diploma PAC, Kinshasa Exhibition, Nature Section, Title: Resting Place

Honourable Mention, Granada Exhibition, People Section, Title: SAPA Series Seven

APAS Gold, Chrysalis Photo Circuit DP Ct, Colour Section, Title: Win by a Hoof

Honourable Mention, Legendary Instant International (Salon 3), Monochrome Section, Title: Bathing in the Ganges

Diploma PAC, Kinshasa Exhibition, Nature Section, Title: Resting Place

Jury Choice, Passion Sanman (Salon 2), Photo Journalism Section, Title: Banana Lead

Merit Award (Top 6), Passion Sanman (Salon 1), Nature Section, Title: Resting Place

My Ice Silver, My Iceland, Nature Section, Title: Whale Fun

Diploma Salon, My Iceland, Life & Portrait Section, Title: Daily Ritual

Salon Gold, Pedestal Circuit (Salon 6), Women Section, Title: Washing Day

Salon Gold, Pedestal Circuit (Salon 2), Nature Section, Title: Just Resting

Salon Gold, Arctic Circle International Circuit (Salon 3), PhotoJournalism Section, Title: Balloon Series Two

Salon Silver, Arctic Circle International Circuit (Salon 2), Open Colour Section, Title: Red Hill Series No Two

Salon Bronze, Arctic Circle International Circuit (Salon 3), Nature Section, Title: Stare Down

Honourable Mention, Arctic Circle International Circuit (Salon 2), Nature Section, Title: Beak N Fish

Honourable Mention, Arctic Circle International Circuit (Salon 1), Photo Travel Section, Title: Morning Encounters

APS HM Ribbon, Outback international Photography Exhibition, Aerial/Drone Section, Title: Red Hill Series No Three

APS HM Ribbon, Outback international Photography Exhibition, Monochrome Section, Title: Where Next

Salon Gold, Explore Future Int. Photography Circuit (Two), Nature Section, Title: Resting Place

Salon Gold, Explore Future Int. Photography Circuit (One), Nature Section Section, Title: Drongo Feeding Time No 7

Salon Silver, Explore Future Internationality Photography Circuit (One), Photo Travel Section, Title: Morning at the Ghats

Honourable Mention, Explore Future Internationality Photography Circuit (Two), Open Colour Section, Title: Ballon Series Nine

SSP Diploma, Zelan Photo Awards, Photo Travel Section, Title: Varanasi Prayer Time Three

Salon Gold, 5th China CIPS International Circuit (Three), Photojournalism Section, Title: Balloon Series Two

Salon Gold, 5th China CIPS International Circuit (Three), Open Colour Section, Title: Red Hill Series No Two

Salon Bronze, 5th China CIPS International Circuit (One), Photojournalism Section, Title: Look Behind

Salon Bronze, 5th China CIPS International Circuit (Two), Nature Section, Title: Tossed and Ready

Salon Bronze, 5th China CIPS International Circuit (One), Photojournalism Section, Title: Balloon Series Two

Salon Bronze, 5th China CIPS International Circuit (One), Open Colour Section, Title: Balloon Series One

Diploma PB, Pink Bird Circuit, Monochrome Section, Title: That Beard

ICPE Gold Medal, Evergreen International Photography Circuit (SIH), Monochrome Section, Title: Where Next

Diploma AAC, Managua Circuit Kenya, Nature Section, Title: Dragon Fly Snack

Diploma MC, Managua Circuit Iceland, Nature Section, Title: Dragon Fly Snack

Salon Honourable Mention, Managua Circuit Nicaragua, Nature Section, Title: Dragon Fly Snack

JSP Gold Medal, Bonzai Circuit 4, Photo Travel Section, Title: Daily Ritual

Judges Choice, Bonzai Circuit 1, Photo Travel Section, Title: Daily Ritual

Honourable Mention, Connacht Circuit, Nature Section, Title: Whale Fun

Honourable Mention, Granada Exhibition, Nature Section, Title: Sacred Kingfisher Snack

Honourable Mention, Granada Exhibition, Photo Travel Section, Title: SAPA Series Seven

2023

Achieved Master (MAPS) Honours with the Australian Photographic Society (APS)

Achieved Artist Federation Internationale De L’art Photographique (AFAIP)

Achieved Grand Master (GM.APS) Distinction Award (Agile Photographic Society)

Best Digital Image for the Year, Macedon Ranges Photographic Society, Title: Eye Level

Best Print Image for the Year, Macedon Ranges Photographic Society, Title: I Grabbed Something

Best Photojournalism Print Image for the Year, Bendigo Camera Club, Title: Racing on the beach

1st Place, (overall) APS Kit Goninon Print Competition, Title: Python Reflections

PhotoVivo Gold Medal, Knowledge Bowl International Photography SIH Ct, Human Activities Section,Title: Mid Race on the Beach

APAS Honourable Mention, Knowledge Bowl International Photography KB Ct, Human Activities Section,Title: Mid Race on the Beach

Circuit Merit, Knowledge Bowl International Photography DR Ct, Human Activities Section,Title: Mid Race on the Beach

PSA Honourable Mention, PSA China Special Theme, Travel Section, Title: Daily Ritual

SEECA Honourable Mention, PSA China Special Theme, Wildlife Section, Title: Whale Fun

FIAP HM, Rhino Cup, Photo Travel Section, Title: Daily Ritual

Diploma SF, Rhino Cup, Open Colour Section, Title: Mid Race on the Beach

APU Gold, Golden Lion Photo Circuit (SIH Ct), Human Activities Section, Title: Banana Lead

APU Gold, Golden Lion Photo Circuit (KB Ct), Human Activities Section, Title: The Ganges

PSA Gold, Fortious Circuit (Ct 3), Photojournalism Section, Title: Mid Race on the Beach

HPS Ribbon, 4th Apollo BW - HPS Salon, BW Nature, Title: Don't Be Afraid

Honourable Mention, Singapore Photo Circuit (Sandven Ct), Human Activities Section, Title: Serious Ending

Honourable Mention, Singapore Photo Circuit (PhotoVivo Ct), Human Activities Section, Title: Serious Ending

Honourable Mention, Singapore Photo Circuit (Digirap Ct), Human ActivitiesSection, Title: Friendship in Mud

Honourable Mention, Singapore Photo Circuit (Digirap Ct), Nature Section, Title: Eastern Spinebill Pano

Circuit Merit, Singapore Photo Circuit (Digirap Ct), Nature Section, Title: Looking Ahead

Honourable Mention, QIDC, Colour Theme Weather and Seasons Section, Title: Snapper Big Waves

Honourable Mention, Picsmania International, Photojournalism Section, Title: Daily Ritual

Merit Award, Lensking circuit, Photojournalism Section, Title: Daily Ritual

Jury Choice, Picsmania International, Monochrome Section, Title: Grey Beard Frontal

Salon Bronze, Explore Future Circuit (CIPA Salon), Photojournalism Section, Title: Participation is Winning

Salon Honourable Mention, Explore Future Circuit (CIPA Salon), Photojournalism Section, Title: Almost Finished

Salon Honourable Mention, Explore Future Circuit (CIPA Salon), Nature Section, Title: Oh No

Salon Honourable Mention, Explore Future Circuit (CIPA Salon), Mono Section, Title: Leaping Over

Salon Silver, Explore Future Circuit (JCPC Salon), Mono Section, Title: Leaping Over

Salon Silver, Explore Future Circuit (HJPP Salon), Photojournalism Section, Title: Dredge and Surf

Salon Honourable Mention, Explore Future Circuit (HJPP Salon), Nature Section, Title: Ready to Catch

Salon Honourable Mention, Explore Future Circuit (HJPP Salon), Nature Section, Title: Oh No

Salon Honourable Mention, Explore Future Circuit (HJPP Salon), Open Section, Title: Amsterdam Light

Salon Honourable Mention, Explore Future Circuit (HJPP Salon), Open Section, Title: Aussie Looking Outwards

PSA Gold, Digitalna Foto Arhiva Circuit Croatia, Life Section, Title: About to Win

Diploma Salon, Managua Circuit: Nairobi, Open Monochrome Section, Title: Python Portrait

AAP Honourable Mention, Managua Circuit: Nairobi, Nature Section, Title: Heading Home for Lunch

Diploma Salon, Managua Circuit: Reykjavik, Open Colour Section, Title: About to Win

Diploma Salon, Managua Circuit: Managua, Photo Travel Section, Title: Flower Exchange

NPC Bronze, Managua Circuit: Managua, Nature Section, Title: Heading Home for Lunch

Salon Honourable Mention, 8th Circular Exhibition of Photography, Nature Section, Title: Hunters Smile, Hunted Gasp

Salon Honourable Mention, 8th Circular Exhibition of Photography, Women, Man, Child Section, Title: Focussed on the Problem

PCA Silver, Balkan Dream 2023, Nature Section, Title: Always Head First

Salon Honourable Mention, 3rd Oriental Dragon Global Photo Circuit (CIPA Salon), Photojournalism, Title: About to Win

Salon Honourable Mention, 3rd Oriental Dragon Global Photo Circuit (APPU Salon), Photojournalism, Title: About to Win

Salon Honourable Mention, 3rd Oriental Dragon Global Photo Circuit (APPU Salon), Monochrome, Title: Grey Beard

Salon Honourable Mention, 3rd Oriental Dragon Global Photo Circuit (WPU Salon), Photojournalism, Title: Creative Painter

Salon Honourable Mention, 3rd Oriental Dragon Global Photo Circuit (WPU Salon), Photojournalism, Title: About to Win

Salon Honourable Mention, 3rd Oriental Dragon Global Photo Circuit (WPU Salon), Colour Open. Title: Focussed on the Problem

APAS Gold Medal, DigiRAP Photo Circuit, Human Activities Section, Title: About to Win

ICPE Gold Medal, DigiRAP Photo Circuit, Mono Section, Title: Book Market

2022

Achieved Fellowship (FAPS) Honours with the Australian Photographic Society (APS)

Achieved Master (M.APS) Distinction Award (Agile Photographic Society)

Achieved Artisan (A.APS) Distinction Award (Agile Photographic Society)

Photographer of the Year, Bendigo Camera Club

Best Photojournalism Image of the Year, Bendigo Camera Club, Title: Racing on the Beach

Best Nature Image and Digital Image of the Year 2022, Bendigo Camera Club, Title: Eyes Wide Apart

Aggregate Winner for the Year for Digital Images, Macedon Ranges Photographic Society

Jury Choice, Lens and the World Circuit, Monochrome Section, Title: Grey Beard

Jury Choice, Lens and the World Circuit, Colour Section, Title: Focussed on the Problem

Honourable Mention, Wonders of the World (PPS Circuit), Monochrome Section, Title: Book Market

APS Ribbon (Top 5), Wonders of the World (APS Circuit), Monochrome Section, Title: Book Market

Honourable Mention, Bangladesh Foto Fest, Street Section, Title: Book Market

Diploma ICE, 2nd Circuit NAIRONI (Reykjavik Theme), Nature Section, Title: Entry This Way

Diploma Salon, 2nd Circuit NAIRONI (Nairobi Theme), Travel Section, Title: Spiritual Overseer

Diploma AAP, 2nd Circuit NAIRONI (Nairobi Theme), Nature Section, Title: Mouths to Feed

Merit Award, VIGEX 21st International Photographic Print Salon, Monochrome Section, Title: Coming Through

Honourable Mention, Esteem Circuit, Monochrome Section, Image: Hard Work

Jury Choice, Nature Section, Esteem Circuit, Image: Eyes Wide Apart

Jury Choice, Travel Section, Esteem Circuit, Image: Keeping a Lookout

APS Merit, Monochrome Section, APS National Exhibition Digital, Image: Fluffing Feather Time

Top 20 (15th), Single Shot Section, Australia's Top Emerging Photographers, Images: Eyes Wide Apart

Highly Commended, Black and White Section, Australia's Top Emerging Photographers, Images: RAW Challenge

Merit Award, Nature Section, Crompton Circuit, Image: Entry This Way

Circuit Bronze Award, Photo Travel Section, Crompton Circuit, Image: Keeping a Lookout

Honourable Mention, Nature, Boishakhi Photo Awards, Image: Eyes Wide Apart

2nd Place, Animals and Wildlife (Digital), Warragul National Photographic Competition, Image: Eyes Wide Apart

Honorable Mention, Photo Travel, Legends of the Future, Image: Flower Chaos

2021

Most Awarded Overall Performer (Club Champion), Gold Coast Photographic Society Annual Awards

Most Awarded Performer, Digital Images, Gold Coast Photographic Society Annual Awards

1st In Mono Digital Images, Gold Coast Photographic Society Annual Awards

1st in Mono Prints, Gold Coast Photographic Society Annual Awards

Top 30, Photographer of the Year, Black and White Section, Image Series: Raw Challenge

Honourable Mention, Street (Amateur), International Monochrome Photography Awards, Image: Keeping a Lookout

Honourable Mention, Nature (Amateur), International Monochrome Photography Awards, Image: Eye Level

Honourable Mention, Photojournalism (Amateur), International Monochrome Photography Awards, Image: Racing on the Beach

Honourable Mention, Nature Section, Bangladesh Foto Fest, Image: Eyes Wide Apart

Honourable Mention (Max Score), Photo Travel Section, Wonders of the World, Image: Keeping a Lookout

Jury Choice, Photo Travel Section, Layers of Passion 3 (Judging 2 & 5), Image: Spiritual Overseer

Circuit Silver Medal, Open Section, Asia Super Circuit (Judging 4), Image: Eyes Wide Apart

Circuit Bonze Medal, Nature Section, Asia Super Circuit (Judging 2), Image: Natures Way

APS Merit, Open Nature Section, APS National Exhibition Nature, Image: Eyes Wide Apart

APS Merit, Our Country Section, APS National Exhibition Digital, Image: Duranbah Surfer

APS Bronze Medal, Nature Section Edwardstown 2nd National Exhibition, Image: Young Sea Eagle

APS Merit, Nature Section Edwardstown 2nd National Exhibition, Image: Grab and Glide

Judges Choice, Travel Section, Digipic 2021 Salon, Judging 2, Image: Spiritual Overseer

SSS HM, Travel Section, Digipic 2021 Salon, Judging 4, Image: Spiritual Overseer

Bronze Level Achievement, Amateur Section, Pano Awards, Image: Eye Level

Bronze Level Achievement, Amateur Section, Pano Awards, Image: Eyes Wide Apart

Diploma Salon Award, Monochrome Section, GTP Group Exhibition New Style, Image: End of the Race is Near

Diploma GTP Award, Nature Section, GTP Group Exhibition New Style, Image: Grab and Glide

Highly Commended, The Mono Awards, Animal Category, Image: Sea Eagle Reflection Mono

Highly Commended, The Mono Awards, Animal Category, Image: Flight

Diploma Award, Nature Section, ICE Group, Image: Mouths to Feed

Salon Honourable Mention, Travel Section, ICE Group, Image: Flower Chaos

Diploma GTP Group, Monochrome Section, Exhibition GTP Group Festival, Image: Racing on the Beach

PSQ Honourable Mention, Open Colour Section, 8th QIDC, Image: Startled Winner

PSA Gold Medal, Photo Travel Section, TriContinental International (USA), Image: Spiritual Overseer

Certificate of Merit, Photo Travel Section, AUREUS Circuit, Image: Spiritual Overseer

TOP 20, Black and White, Australia's Top Emerging Photographers

Highly Commended, Animal Section, Australia's Top Emerging Photographers

2nd Place, Monochrome Digital, SEQ, Image: Leading the Charge

3rd Place, Photo Travel Print, SEQ, Image: Golden Hour on the Ganges

Judges Choice, Action, Movement, Sport Category, ODESSO Photo Exhibition, Image: Waveboard Action

PSA Honourable Mention, Action, Movement, Sport Category, ODESSOS Photo Exhibition, Image: Intimidating

Salon Certificate of Merit, Traditional Large Print Category, Maitland International Print Salon, Image: Pea Time

2020

Achieved Associate (AAPS) Honours with the Australian Photographic Society

Honourable Mention, Nature (Amateur), International Monochrome Photography Awards, Image: Profile of an Black Cockatoo

International Merit, Monochrome Section, Belmont Exhibition, Lake Macquarie International Circuit, Image: Python Reflections Mono

International Merit, Monochrome Section, Newcastle Exhibition, Lake Macquarie International Circuit, Image: Python Reflections Mono

APS Merit, Monochrome Section, APS National Exhibition Digital, Image: Python Reflections Mono

APS Merit, Open Section, APS National Exhibition Digital, Image: Pea Time

Honourable Mention, Amateur Nature Category, Monochrome Photography Awards, Image: Profile of a Black Cockatoo

QIDC Honorable Mention, Monochrome Section, 7th QIDC, Image: Python Reflections Mono

Honourable Mention, Nature Section, Quantic International Photo Awards, Image: Drongo Feeding Time No 6

FIAP Ribbon, Old and Forgotten Section, 18th PSI International, Image: Old and Forgotten

TOP 20, Travel Section, Australia's Top Emerging Photographers

TOP 20, Travel Category, Australasia's Top Emerging Photographers, Image: Real Food

2019

APS Bronze Medal, Our Country Section, APS National Exhibition Digital, Image: Trio of Clydesdale

FIP Ribbon, 19th PSI International, 'Abandoned' Section, Title: Old and Forgotten

LMN Honourable Mention, Photo Travel Section, Lake Macquarie. Image: Spiritual Overseer

Highly Commended, Documentary/Photo Journalism Section, Australia's Top Emerging Photographers

2018

Achieved LAPS Honours with the Australian Photographic Society

Merit Award, Nature Section, Vigex 2nd International Digital Photographic Salon, Image: Eye on the Prize

PSI Certificate of Merit, Nature Section, The Photographic Society of India, 16th International Salon (Digital), Image: Eye on the Prize

Certificate of Achievement, appointed A Grade Photographic, Gold Coast Photographic Society

2017

Best Overall Photographer, The Keith Batten Memorial Trophy, Gold Coast Show Society

APS Honourable Mention, Nature Section, Lake Macquarie National Exhibition of Digital Photography, Image: It's No Kiss

1st Prize, Vintage Gold Coast, Gold Coast Show (Print), Image: Solo Yacht Moored