Achievements
Awards and prizes validate my art practice and motivate me to push beyond the boundaries of comfort and familiarity.
September 2025
WINNER - VALDA CUMING SCULPTURE AWARD
I’m thrilled to announce that my sculpture Misaligned has received the Valda Cuming Sculpture Award at the MSWPS annual exhibition Changing Perspectives.
This award feels like such an encouragement to keep pushing my practice forward, and I’m especially grateful that it was judged by Joanna Bosse and Kelly Gellatly, whose experience and insights in the arts community make this recognition even more meaningful.
The judges shared these generous words about my work:
“This work is beautifully executed and has a fine attention to details. We were drawn to the dynamism of the colour, the rhythmic placement of the forms and the generous and open-ended nature of the narratives it suggests.”
To receive feedback like this is both humbling and motivating. Thank you MSWPS, Joanna, and Kelly for this honour.
It was also a huge honour to be presented the award by the amazing Jo Reitze
July 2025
WINNER - STANDOUT CONTRIBUTION
I submitted one of my works into a photographic exhibition. I was very nervous dropping it off as I don’t consider myself a photographer, but instead, an artist. Would this world of unfamiliarity welcome me or not?
I met Chris, an award winning photographer, when I delivered my work, and we chatted about a few things, including the fact that I had just bought a Polaroid camera. I’ve been wanting to try some new ideas.
Anyway! Terence and I arrived at the opening last night and was very impressed with all the amazing photography on display.
The time came for the prizes to be be announced. The photographer of two pieces I loved @aurora_burnett_kuhn, won Ghost in the Grain, chosen by Brunswick Darkroom, for an outstanding film photography submission.
And then, my name was called out! I had been selected for the No Longer Lost award for a Standout Contribution. The prize being a Solo two-week exhibition at KC Gallery.
My first reaction was WTF! Then I felt very small in a room of very talented photographers. I think the reality is kicking in with my recent works being recognised.
I am so grateful and so happy that I feel seen. A big thanks to all the support I’ve received from everyone. I truly appreciate it.
Thank you Jade and Chris from Kindred Cameras 🙏🏻
June 2025
FIRST PRIZE - ANDOR MESZAROS SCULPTURE PRIZE
Still in shock… Misaligned was awarded First Prize in the Andor Meszaros Sculpture Prize at the Association of Sculptors Victoria Annual & Awards Sculpture Exhibition.
When they called my name, I honestly thought I’d misheard — then I screamed — then I got on stage and couldn’t get a single word out. After leaving stage I sat on the floor and sobbed realising how much it meant to receive the confirmation for the direction I have taken with my work.
This work involved so much quiet planning, measuring, and recalculating — every decision deliberate, every detail considered. Ironically, it also caused the hand issues I’ve been managing since last September.
To have it recognised in this way is incredibly meaningful.
Thank you to the Association of Sculptors Victoria for this honour and for everything they do to support and celebrate sculpture in Victoria.