AWARDS

Alex’s deep, long term commitment to philanthropy and her advocacy for animal rescue and wildlife conservation were distinguished with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours List 2019 from the Council for the Order of Australia for her service to the community through charitable organisations.

2019

  • AWARDED Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the community through charity
  • Best Animal Photographer in Western Australia APAC Insider Australian Enterprise Awards
  • Australian Arts and Culture Small Business of the Year APAC Insider Australian Enterprise Awards
  • BRONZE Award One Eyeland Awards Special – Pets Category (Lord of Cats)

2018

  • WINNER PDN Faces Photography Contest Professional Animal Category (Lord of Cats)
  • WINNER Best Friends Animal Photography Contest – Personal Work (Cat Face Series)
  • FIRST PLACE American Photographic Artists Pet Category (Lord of Cats)
  • THIRD PLACE WPPI  First Half Portrait Contemporary (Lord of Cats)
  • AWARDED Gold Award Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards (APPA)
  • AWARDED Silver Distinction Award Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards (APPA)
  • AWARDED Silver Award Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards (APPA)
  • AWARDED Silver  Award WPPI  First Half Portrait Contemporary (Lord of Cats)
  • FINALIST WA AIPP Pet / Animal Professional Photographer of the Year
  • AWARDED Gold Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA) (God of Cats)
  • AWARDED Silver Distinction Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA) (One of these things)
  • AWARDED Silver Distinction Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA) (Australiana)
  • AWARDED Silver Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA) (Cat Trio)
  • AWARDED Silver Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA) (Canine Feline)
  • AWARDED Silver Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA) (Mouse Peace)
  • AWARDED Silver with Distinction IRIS New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards (NZIPP) 
  • AWARDED Bronze Award IRIS New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards (NZIPP) 
  • AWARDED Bronze Award IRIS New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards (NZIPP) 
  • AWARDED Associate status of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards (NZIPP) 
  • FOURTH PLACE Australian Photography Awards Wildlife Category (Lord of Cats)
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED Australian Photography Awards Wildlife Category (Iguana)
  • SHORTLISTED top 75 category images Australian Photography Awards Wildlife Category (Iguana)
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED Australian Photography Awards Mobile Category (Preach)
  • SHORTLISTED Australian Photography Awards Mobile Category (Preach)
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED Australian Photography Awards Mobile Category (The Rider)
  • SHORTLISTED Australian Photography Awards Mobile Category (The Rider)
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED 12th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Portrait Category (Lord of Cats) 
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED 11th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Wildlife Category (Reptilian)
  • FINALIST 11th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Landscapes & Seascapes Category (Blue Clams)
  • FINALIST 11th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Portrait Category (Gracie and the Bug)
  • MERIT – Loan Collection Portrait Photographers America International Print Competition (One of these things)
  • MERIT – General Collection Portrait Photographers America International Print Competition (Say Cheese)
  • SILVER AWARD WPPI Wedding Portrait Photographers International Landscape Creative Category (Blue Clams)
  • THIRD PLACE Magic Lens Awards Nature / Animal (Gracie and the Bug)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Belly Laugh)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Gracie and the Bug)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (The Gift)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Reptilian)
  • HONOURABLE Mention Aqua International Salon of Photography Open Colour (Lord of Cats)
  • NOMINEE Fine Art Photography Awards 4th Edition Wildlife / Animals (Canine Feline)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards Pets Category (Lord of Cats)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards Digitally Enhanced Category (Coat of Arms)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Bristol Salon Open Section (The Gift)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Bristol Salon Open Section (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE Bristol Salon Open Section (Feline Faces)
  • IAPP Medal S-Kadar International Contest of Art Photography Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE WMPA International Salon Open Colour (One of these things)
  • ACCEPTANCE WMPA International Salon Open Colour (Coat of arms)
  • ACCEPTANCE Photo Story Open Colour (Lord of Cats)
  • ACCEPTANCE South Devon Salon Open Colour (One of these things)
  • ACCEPTANCE WIMPA International Salon Open Colour (Coat of arms)
  • ACCEPTANCE WIMPA International Salon Open Colour (One of these things)
  • ACCEPTANCE Han Pijesak Open Colour (Feline Faces)
  • ACCEPTANCE Shadow Hunter Circuit DOBOJ Open Colour (Feline Faces)
  • ACCEPTANCE Shadow Hunter Circuit KRAGUJEVAC Open Colour (Lord of Cats)
  • ACCEPTANCE Shadow Hunter Circuit KRK Open Colour (Feline Faces)
  • ACCEPTANCE Shadow Hunter Circuit KRK Open Colour (Lord of Cats)
  • ACCEPTANCE 69th Midland Salon of International Photography Open Colour (Feline Faces)
  • ACCEPTANCE S-Kadar International Contest of Art Photography Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE S-Kadar International Contest of Art Photography Open Colour (Reclining)
  • ACCEPTANCE S-Kadar International Contest of Art Photography Mono (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE S-Kadar International Contest of Art Photography Mono (Reptilian)
  • Named as one of the Best Dog Photographs In The World by Dogs Today UK Magazine – Jan through to Dec
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photographer of the Year Professional Nature: Wildlife Category (Owl)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photographer of the Year Professional Nature: Wildlife Category (Reptilian)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photographer of the Year Professional Nature:Wildlife Category (Koala Reach)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photographer of the Year Professional Nature: Seascapes Category (Blue Clams)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photographer of the Year Professional Fine Art: Conceptual (The Gift)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photographer of the Year Professional Fine Art: Conceptual (The Twins)
  • FINALIST One Eyeland Awards Special – Pets Category (Gracie and the Bug)
  • FINALIST One Eyeland Awards Special – Pets Category (Reptilian)
  • GOLD MEDAL – FIAP Presidents Award for best participant in salon 11th Image Contest Wageningen  Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION PAS 17th Tribute To Colour (Canine Feline)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION FC59 Delft 11th Image Salon Delft (Reclining)
  • ACCEPTANCE 17th Tribute To Colour Open Colour (Canine Feline)
  • ACCEPTANCE 17th Tribute To Colour Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE 17th Tribute To Colour Open Colour (The Gift)
  • ACCEPTANCE 17th Tribute To Colour Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE 17th Tribute To Colour Travel (Blue Clams)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Salon Delft Open Colour (Canine Feline)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Salon Delft Open Colour (Reclining)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Salon Delft Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Salon Delft Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE 2nd Epic Photo Salon Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE 2nd Epic Photo Salon Open Colour (The Gift)
  • ACCEPTANCE 2nd Epic Photo Salon Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Contest Wageningen Open Colour (Canine Feline)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Contest Wageningen Open Colour (Reclining)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Contest Wageningen Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Contest Wageningen Open Colour (The Gift)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Contest Wageningen Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE 11th Image Contest Wageningen Monochrome (Reptilian)
  • ACCEPTANCE 9th Rainbow Challenge Rijen Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Monochrome Photography Awards – Professional Nature category (Reptilian)

2017

  • NAMED WA AIPP Pet / Animal Professional Photographer of the Year
  • AWARDED WA AIPP Print Handlers Award (Orangutan)
  • AWARDED Gold Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA) (Orangutan)
  • AWARDED Gold Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA) (Gracie and the bug)
  • AWARDED Silver Distinction Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA)
  • AWARDED Silver Distinction Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA)
  • AWARDED Silver Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA)
  • AWARDED Silver Award West Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPA)
  • AWARDED Silver Distinction Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards (APPA)
  • AWARDED Silver Award Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards (APPA)
  • AWARDED Silver Award Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards (APPA)
  • AWARDED Silver with Distinction IRIS New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards (NZIPP) 
  • AWARDED Silver Award IRIS New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards (NZIPP) 
  • AWARDED Silver Award IRIS New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards (NZIPP) 
  • AWARDED Bronze Award IRIS New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards (NZIPP) 
  • WINNER PDN FACES Portrait Photography Competition Professional Animal Portrait Category (Reptilian)
  • NOMINEE 12th Annual Black & White Spider Awards (Moon Bear)
  • TOP 50 images Proify Awards Wildlife Category (Orangutan)
  • FINALIST Australian Photography Awards Wildlife Category Top 20 Entries (Reptilian)
  • SHORTLISTED Australian Photography Awards Wildlife Category Top 75 Entries (Reptilian)
  • COMMENDED Sydney International Exhibition of Photography Open Colour (Restful)
  • FIAP RIBBON Yorkshire International Salon (Restful)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION 11th Annual International Colour Awards Professional Nature Category (Blue Clams)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION 11th Annual International Colour Awards Professional  Wildlife Category (Winged)
  • ACCEPTANCE Yorkshire International Salon (The Gift)
  • ACCPETANCE Philharmonia International Salon of Photography Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE Philharmonia International Salon of Photography Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Reflection of the world Open Colour (The Gift)
  • ACCEPTANCE Reflection of the world Open Colour (Reclining)
  • ACCEPTANCE Reflection of the world Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE Vision Photo Art Magazine Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Vision Photo Art Magazine Monochrome (Reptilian)
  • ACCPETANCE Zena Woman Strakonice Open Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Sydney International Exhibition of Photography Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Sydney International Exhibition of Photography Creative (The Gift)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Neutral Density Photography Awards Fine Art –  Photojournalism (Bear Apartment Six)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Neutral Density Photography Awards Nature – Wildlife (Orangutan)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Neutral Density Photography Awards  Nature – Wildlife (Reptilian)
  • IAAP Bronze Medal 124th Toronto International Salon Of Photography Pictoral Open Colour (Gracie and the Bug)
  • FIAP Blue Ribbon 124th Toronto International Salon Of Photography Pictoral Open Colour (One Of These Things)
  • ACCEPTANCE 124th Toronto International Salon Of Photography Pictoral Open Colour (The Gift)
  • ACCEPTANCE 124th Toronto International Salon Of Photography Pictoral Open Mono (Orangutan)
  • SALON MENTION PRIZE 1st International Contest Light and Shadow Open Category (The Bug)
  • ACCEPTANCE 1st International Contest Light and Shadow Monochrome Category (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE 4th International Salon Shadow Serbia Open Colour (Bear Apartment Six)
  • ACCEPTANCE 4th International Salon Shadow Serbia Open Colour (Gracie and the bug)
  • ACCEPTANCE 4th International Salon Shadow Serbia Open Colour (The Gift)
  • ACCEPTANCE 4th International Salon Shadow Serbia Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • IAAP Ribbon Pictoral Hub Creative (The Gift)
  • ACCEPTANCE Pictoral Hub General Colour (Taj Mahal Dogs)
  • ACCEPTANCE Pictoral Hub General Colour (Reclining)
  • ACCEPTANCE Pictoral Hub General Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE Pictoral Hub General Colour (Owl)
  • ACCEPTANCE Pictoral Hub General Mono (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Shire of Sutherland National Exhibition of Photography Creative Category (The Gift)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards Special : Pets Category (Perfect Imperfection Dogs’ Series)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards Special : Pets Category (For the love of dogs Series)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards Special : Digitally Enhanced (Winged)
  • ACCEPTANCE INFINITY Bosnia and Herzegovina Open Colour Category (Bear Apartment Six) 
  • ACCEPTANCE INFINITY Bosnia and Herzegovina Open Colour Category (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE INFINITY Bosnia and Herzegovina Open Colour Category (One of these things)
  • ACCEPTANCE INFINITY Bosnia and Herzegovina Monochrome Category (Reptilian)
  • ACCEPTANCE Infinity Open Colour (Bear Apartment Six)
  • ACCEPTANCE Infinity Open Colour (The Visitor)
  • ACCEPTANCE Infinity Open Colour (One of these things)
  • ACCEPTANCE Infinity Monochrome (Reptilian)
  • FINALIST 2nd Annual Charles Dodgson Black and White Award Portrait (Orangutan)
  • FIAP RIBBON SELECTORS CHOICE South Devon Salon (Cat with Flower)
  • ACCEPTANCE South Devon Salon (Cat with Flower)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION South Devon Salon (Gracie and the Bug)
  • ACCEPTANCE South Devon Salon (Cat with Flower)
  • ACCEPTANCE South Devon Salon (Gracie and the Bug)
  • MERIT – General Collection Portrait Photographers America International Print Competition (Orangutan)
  • MERIT – General Collection Portrait Photographers America International Print Competition (Owl)
  • MERIT – General Collection Portrait Photographers America International Print Competition (The Gift)
  • SECOND PLACE PX3 Public Choice Professional  – Nature & Domestic Animals (Happy Pooch Face Series)
  • SECOND PLACE Moscow Foto Awards  (silver) Nature – Pets (Bird Face)
  • THIRD PLACE Moscow Foto Awards (bronze) Nature – Pets (Dogs Vs Cake)
  • THIRD PLACE  Moscow Foto Awards (bronze) Nature – Wildlife (Orphaned Babies)
  • THIRD PLACE  Moscow Foto Awards (bronze) Nature – Wildlife (Orangutan)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION PX3 Fine Art / Collage Category (Bear Apartment Six)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Monovisions Photography Awards Nature and Wildlife Category (Orangutan)
  • HONOURABLE MENTON Moscow Foto Awards Nature – Pets (Zen Dogs)
  • HONOURABLE MENTON Moscow Foto Awards Underwater category (Blue Clams)
  • 5th PLACE APS FOUR NATIONS Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa  (Orangutan) Monochrome category – out of 35 images selected to represent Australia
  • 11th PLACE APS FOUR NATIONS Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa  (Orangutan) Monochrome category – against all international entries
  • FIRST PLACE APS FOUR NATIONS Australian Team Monochrome Category
  • FINALIST Smithsonian Magazine Photo Awards Altered Images Category (Orangutan)
  • FINALIST One Eyeland Awards Nature / Wildlife Category (Orangutan)
  • SECOND PLACE Magic Lens Awards Nature / Animal (Orangutan)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Joey)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (The Downward Dog)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Bear Apartment Six)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Parrot)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Rainbow)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Zen Dogs)
  • BRONZE MERIT Magic Lens Awards / Animal (Orangutan)
  • NOMINEE Fine Art Photography Awards 3rd Edition Wildlife / Animals (Orangutan)
  • NOMINEE Fine Art Photography Awards 3rd Edition Wildlife / Animals (Bear Apartment Six)
  • NOMINATED Australian of the Year
  • GOLD AWARD WPPI Wedding Portrait Photographers International Pets / Animals Category (Zen Dogs)
  • SILVER AWARD WPPI Wedding Portrait Photographers International Pets / Animals Category (Rainbow)
  • SILVER AWARD WPPI Wedding Portrait Photographers International Pets / Animals Category (Orangutan)
  • Named as one of the Best Dog Photographs In The World by Dogs Today UK Magazine – Jan through to Dec
  • PHOTO OF THE DAY Smithsonian Magazine Photo Awards Editors Choice (Orangutan)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Monochrome Photography Awards Professional Wildlife Category (Orangutan)
  • FEATURED Nikonians Photography Awards 2017 Competition Gallery (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Trierenberg Super Circuit General (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Trierenberg Super Circuit General (Bear Apartment Six)
  • ACCEPTANCE Trierenberg Super Circuit General (Koala Train)
  • ACCEPTANCE PSNZ New Zealand International Salon Open Colour (Owl)
  • ACCEPTANCE PSNZ New Zealand International Salon Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Bristol Salon Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Sydney Harbour Open Colour (Owl)
  • ACCEPTANCE Khayyam International Exhibition of Photography Open Colour (Rainbow)
  • ACCEPTANCE Khayyam International Exhibition of Photography Open Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Bristol Salon  Monochrome (Orangutan)

2016

  • WINNER PDN Faces Portrait Competition – Professional Animal Portrait Category (Orphaned Babies Series)
  • WINNER International Professional Pet Photographer of the Year (Lucies), International Photographer of the Year Awards (Bird Face Series)
  • SELECTED for 100 Framed Exhibition Something Personal San Francisco (Orangutan)
  • SELECTED for Top 200 Images Something Personal San Francisco Book (Blue Clams & Bear Apartment Six)
  • SELECTED 2nd Annual Show Your World Digital Exhibition NYC (Bear Apartment Six)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards (Lucies) – Professional Special – Pets (Zen Dogs Series)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards (Lucies) – Professional Fine Art – Portrait (Orangutan)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards (Lucies) – Professional Special:Other (Orangutan)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photography Awards (Lucies) – Professional Special:Other (Bear Apartment Six)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Tokyo International Photo Awards – Professional Fine Art : Collage (Bear Apartment Six)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION Tokyo International Photo Awards – Professional Fine Art : Portrait (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Nowruz 2016 Creative (Bear Apartment Six)
  • ACCEPTANCE Nowruz 2016 Open Colour (Rainbow)
  • ACCEPTANCE Nowruz 2016 Open Colour (Parrot)
  • ACCEPTANCE Nowruz 2016 Monochrome (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Ozone Zone International Open Mono (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE Vigex International Digital Salon – (Bear Apartment Six)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION x 5 International Photographer of the Year Awards  Professional Categories – Special / Other, Pets, Nature / Wildlife, Fine Art / Portrait, Digitally Enhanced
  • FINALIST Belmont Business Awards
  • WINNER 9th Annual Julia Margaret Cameron Awards – Altered Reality Category – exhibited at Berlin Biennale (Bear Apartment Six)
  • SHORTLISTED Australian Photography Awards – Portrait category (Orangutan)
  • ACCEPTANCE 28th Shire of Sunderland National (SSNEP) – (Bear Apartment Six)
  • NOMINATED Australian of the Year
  • NOMINATED Pride of Australia – Environment Category
  • AWARDED Associate status of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP)
  • AWARDED 2 x Silver Awards Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards
  • AWARDED 4 x Silver Awards West Australian Professional Photography Awards (WAEPPAS)
  • NAMED Australian of the Day by the team behind the Australian of the Year Awards, March
  • NAMED Terrestrial Photographer of the Year by the International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW)
  • NAMED as one of the Best Dog Photographers In The World by Dogs Today Magazine, UK – Jan through to Dec
  • PHOTO OF THE MONTH Pawtrait (Zen Dogs)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION PX3 Paris Photography Awards (Happy Pooch Face Series)

2015

  • NAMED in Australia’s Top Portrait Photographers in Capture Magazine’s ‘The Annual’ edition
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photographer of the Year Awards – People / Portrait Category (Happy Pooch Face Series)
  • HONOURABLE MENTION International Photographer of the Year Awards – Professional Wildlife category (Wild Antarctica Series)
  • WINNER PDN Faces Portrait Photography Competition – Pets Category (Zen Dogs)
  • NAMED as one of the Best Dog Photographers In The World by Dogs Today Magazine, UK – May through to Dec
  • NOMINATED Pride of Australia – Environment Category
  • NOMINATED Australian of the Year
  • AWARDED 4 x Silver Awards Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards
  • AWARDED Silver With Distinction Award Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards (APPAS)
  • AWARDED 2 x Silver Awards West Australian Professional Photography Awards (WAPPAS)

2014

  • NAMED Australia’s Top 25 Portrait Photographers in Capture Magazine’s ‘The Annual’ edition
  • NAMED Australia’s Top 140 Photographers in Capture Magazine’s ‘The Annual’ edition
  • NOMINATED Pride of Australia – Environment Category
  • NOMINATED Australian of the Year
  • NOMINATED Best Canine Photographer/Artist in national 7th annual “Dog Owners Choice Awards” (DOCA)
  • NOMINATED Master Professional of the Year in national 7th annual “Dog Owners Choice Awards” (DOCA)

2013

  • WINNER Australian Smart Business of the Year – BOMA Smart Business Leadership Awards
  • WINNER Best Canine Photographer/Artist in national 6th annual “Dog Owners Choice Awards” (DOCA)
  • AWARDED 6 x Bronze Awards International Loupe Awards, Science and Nature Category
  • WINNER Best Magazine Cover in The Maggies – Science, Nature and Technology Category
  • AWARDED 9 x Accolades of Excellence in the Lucie Awards
  • WINNER Centro Smiles Competition Flinders Square – Peoples Choice Award
  • SILVER Award WA Institute of Professional Photography Awards (WAPPA)
  • WINNER Rangefinder Magazine’s International ‘Best Friends’ Photography Competition Wildlife category (Reach Out)
  • WINNER People’s Choice Award, Rangefinder Magazine‘s International ‘Best Friends’ Photography Competition (Cupcake)
  • WINNER The Smart Business Awards by BOMA Women in Business Award
  • FINALIST The Smart Business Awards by BOMA Customer Service Award
  • STATE FINALIST Telstra Womens Business Awards – Private and Corporate category
  • STATE FINALIST Pride of Australia – Envorinment Category

2012

  • AWARDED 10 x Bronze Awards International Loupe Awards, Science and Nature Category
  • FINALIST Australia’s Top 13 portrait photographers in Capture Magazine’s ‘The Annual’ edition
  • STATE FINALIST Telstra Australian Business Awards
  • STATE FINALIST Telstra Australian Business People’s Choice Award
  • FINALIST Australian Excellence Awards as one of the top 3 businesses in Australia
  • WINNER High Achiever Award Australia Day Honours List – Australian Business Excellence Awards
  • WINNER Women in Business Achiever Award – Australian Business Excellence Awards

2011

  • AWARDED 5 x Bronze Awards International Loupe Awards, Science and Nature Category
  • WINNER Best Canine Photographer/Artist in national 4th annual “Dog Owners Choice Awards” (DOCA)
  • BRONZE AWARD (Cats Eyes) – International Aperture Awards, Science and Nature Category
  • BRONZE AWARD (Lori) – International Aperture Awards, Science and Nature Category
  • BRONZE AWARD (Preen) – International Aperture Awards, Science and Nature Category
  • BRONZE AWARD (Go Fish) – International Aperture Awards, Science and Nature Category
  • BRONZE AWARD (Mail Snail) – International Aperture Awards, Science and Nature Category
  • FINALIST Telstra Business Awards, Peoples Choice Category – voted one of the top 5 businesses in Western Australia

2010

  • FINALIST Houndstooth Studio for Outstanding Innovation, “Pet People Awards”  Dogs Life Magazine
  • NOMINATED Alex Cearns for Best Canine Photographer/Artist in national 4th annual “Dog Owners Choice Awards” 

2009

  • WINNER (Cascade) – Fuji Film Showcase, Cameramagazine, Mar-Apr issue
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED (Baby Butterfly) – York Society Photographic Awards, Open Colour Category
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED (Crabstract) – York Society Photographic Awards, Open Colour Category
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED (Blue Clams) – Fuji Film Showcase,Camera magazine, Jan-Feb issue
  • COMMENDED (Hermie) – February Intrepid Travel Photography Awards
  • FINALIST (Thumbsucker) – Smiles with Centro Photography Awards
  • SELECTED (Blue Clams) – Tri-nations Image Exchange Competition, Australian Photographic Society

2008

  • WINNER (Blue Clams) – Expose Your World Photography Awards, Wildlife Category
  • WINNER (Blue Clams) – York Society Photographic Awards, Open Colour Category, Western Australia
  • RUNNER-UP (Blue Clams) – Expose Your World Photography Awards, Single Shot Overall
  • BRONZE AWARD (Blue Clams) – International Aperture Awards, Nature Category
  • BRONZE AWARD( Thumbsucker) – International Aperture Awards, Nature Category
  • BRONZE AWARD (Prehistoric) – International Aperture Awards, Nature Category
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED (Blue Clams) – ANZANG Underwater Category.
  • HIGHLY COMMENDED (Blue Clams) – Melville City Art Awards, Melville, Western Australia
  • HIGHLY HONOURED (Izzy) – Humane Society USA Photography Competition
  • FINALIST (Izzy) – Smiles with Centro Photography Awards
  • FINALIST (Hermie) – Windland Smith Rice Photography Awards, USA
  • SEMI FINALIST (Blue Clams) – Wildlife Photographer of the Year, UK
  • SEMI FINALIST (Hermie) – Wildlife Photographer of the Year, UK
  • SEMI FINALIST (Red Crab Green Leaf) – Wildlife Photographer of the Year, UK
  • SEMI FINALIST (Joey) – Wildlife Photographer of the Year, UK
  • SEMI FINALIST (Roo Grass) – Wildlife Photographer of the Year, UK
  • SEMI FINALIST (Fungi) – Wildlife Photographer of the Year, UK
  • SEMI FINALIST (One is the Loneliest Number) – Wildlife Photographer of the Year, UK
  • SELECTED (Koala) – China-Australia Image Exchange Competition, Australian Photographic Society

2007

  • WINNER (Contact) – People & Pets Section, DOTARS Photography Competition, Canberra, ACT