3rd New Zealand International Salon 2019
I won two PSNZ Creative Ribbons for 7 Ages of Man and Homage to Dali
I won two PSNZ Creative Ribbons for 7 Ages of Man and Homage to Dali
Auckland Camera Clubs Shootout 2019
Theme Winner (Action) and Overall Theme Winner for Going for Goal
Theme Winner (Action) and Overall Theme Winner for Going for Goal
National Photojournalism Competition 2019
I received an Honours for Determined
I received an Honours for Determined
North Shore Salon 2019
I won a Gold medal in the Open Colour prints category for A New Beginning
I won a Gold medal in the Open Colour prints category for A New Beginning
Canon PSNZ National Exhibition ( NATEX) 2019
I received an Honours Ribbon in Nature Prints for South African Praying Mantis
I received an Honours Ribbon in Nature Prints for South African Praying Mantis
6th FIAP Photo Meeting, Morocco 2019
I attended the meeting during May.
I attended the meeting during May.
Royal Easter Show 2019
I received 2nd place in the people/Action section for The Final Forehand
I received 2nd place in the people/Action section for The Final Forehand
Auckland Photographic Society End of Year Competition 2018
I won the Salon grade prints trophy for the 7th successive year.
I won the Salon grade prints trophy for the 7th successive year.
13th Black and White Spider Awards 2018
I received 2nd place in Sport for Up and Over, and 3rd place for Flyboarding Spiral, plus five Honorable Mentions
I received 2nd place in Sport for Up and Over, and 3rd place for Flyboarding Spiral, plus five Honorable Mentions
2nd New Zealand International Salon 2018
I won a FIAP bronze medal for 1984
I won a FIAP bronze medal for 1984
PX3: Prix de la Photographie, Paris 2018
I won a Gold medal in the Press category for Flyboarding Spiral
I won a Gold medal in the Press category for Flyboarding Spiral
International Color Awards 2018
I received 2nd place: Merit of Excellence in the Silhouette category for Descending into Darkness; 3rd place: Honor of Distinction in the Sport Category for Almost Caught; Honorable Mention in the Fashion category for Model Seven; and six nominations.
I received 2nd place: Merit of Excellence in the Silhouette category for Descending into Darkness; 3rd place: Honor of Distinction in the Sport Category for Almost Caught; Honorable Mention in the Fashion category for Model Seven; and six nominations.
Canon PSNZ National Exhibition ( NATEX) 2018
I won the Champion colour print, George Chance Trophy and Gold medal for Chasing a Rainbow. I also received an Honours ribbon for Einstein on the Beach and four other Acceptances. |

Royal Easter Show 2018
My image Oriental Pied Hornbill won the Nature/Landscape section, and was awarded Supreme Champion photograph. My image And Then Came the Rain came second in the same section. I also received a medal for the Most Successful Photographer of Show.
My image Oriental Pied Hornbill won the Nature/Landscape section, and was awarded Supreme Champion photograph. My image And Then Came the Rain came second in the same section. I also received a medal for the Most Successful Photographer of Show.
Auckland Photographic Society End of Year Competition 2017
I won the Salon grade prints trophy for the 6th successive year.
I won the Salon grade prints trophy for the 6th successive year.
Nelson National Triptych Salon 2017
My image When Time Stood Still was awarded a Highly Commended, and I received three other Acceptances.
My image When Time Stood Still was awarded a Highly Commended, and I received three other Acceptances.
Creative Focus 2017
My image Homage to Dali received Honours, and Einstein on the Beach received Highly Commended. I also received two other acceptances.
My image Homage to Dali received Honours, and Einstein on the Beach received Highly Commended. I also received two other acceptances.
12th Black and White Spider Awards 2017
I received 3rd place for The Brush Vendor, plus three Honourable Mentions
I received 3rd place for The Brush Vendor, plus three Honourable Mentions
Nelson National Triptych Salon 2017
My image When Time Stood Still was awarded a Highly Commended, and I received three other Acceptances.
My image When Time Stood Still was awarded a Highly Commended, and I received three other Acceptances.
Auckland University Winter Photo Competition 2017
My image Fairytale ClockTower Infrared won this competition.
My image Fairytale ClockTower Infrared won this competition.
Nikon Auckland Photo Day 2017
My image Waiting for the Start made it into the Top 30 and was displayed at the Auckland Museum from 23 June to 30 June
My image Waiting for the Start made it into the Top 30 and was displayed at the Auckland Museum from 23 June to 30 June
Tauranga AV Salon 2017
My AV ASB Classic Women's Finals day was accepted.
My AV ASB Classic Women's Finals day was accepted.
NATEX 2017
NATEX was held in Auckland, and I had four prints accepted.
NATEX was held in Auckland, and I had four prints accepted.
North Shore Salon 2017
The Catch was awarded a bronze medal. Homage to Dali and The Raven received Highly Commended. Also four Acceptances.
The Catch was awarded a bronze medal. Homage to Dali and The Raven received Highly Commended. Also four Acceptances.

Royal Easter Show 2017
Card Shark won the People section, and was awarded Supreme Champion photograph. I also received a medal for the Most Successful Photographer of Show.
Card Shark won the People section, and was awarded Supreme Champion photograph. I also received a medal for the Most Successful Photographer of Show.

Auckland Photographic Society End of Year Competition 2016
The Raven was awarded the Society's Champion print of the year for 2016. The
judge was Ilan Wittenberg. I also won the Points Trophy for Salon prints 2016.
Ilan Wittenberg presents trophy to me (right) at the 2016 Auckland Photographic Society's End of Year. Photographer: Sandrina Huish
The Raven was awarded the Society's Champion print of the year for 2016. The
judge was Ilan Wittenberg. I also won the Points Trophy for Salon prints 2016.
Ilan Wittenberg presents trophy to me (right) at the 2016 Auckland Photographic Society's End of Year. Photographer: Sandrina Huish

Jack Sprosen AV Salon 2016
My AV, Auckland Chinese Lantern Festival, was awarded a bronze medal in the Jack Sprosen AV competition. The AV was shown at the PSNZ National Convention in Auckland, 2017 where I received the medal from the President of PSNZ, Peter Robertson
My AV, Auckland Chinese Lantern Festival, was awarded a bronze medal in the Jack Sprosen AV competition. The AV was shown at the PSNZ National Convention in Auckland, 2017 where I received the medal from the President of PSNZ, Peter Robertson
47th Dunedin Festival Salon of Photography 2016
Surfer Boy was awarded Champion Portrait.
Surfer Boy was awarded Champion Portrait.
11th Black and White Spider Awards 2016
Anxious, Catch Me and Sydney Opera House received Honourable Mentions, and seven other images received nominations.
Anxious, Catch Me and Sydney Opera House received Honourable Mentions, and seven other images received nominations.
International Color Awards 2016
Garth was awarded an Honorable Mention, and nominations were received by ten other images
Garth was awarded an Honorable Mention, and nominations were received by ten other images
Royal Easter Show 2016
The Man was awarded 2nd place in the Action/People category, and Tui received a Merit
The Man was awarded 2nd place in the Action/People category, and Tui received a Merit
NATEX 2016
Urban Vista was awarded a Silver Medal at the 64th National Convention held at Queenstown, 2016.
Urban Vista was awarded a Silver Medal at the 64th National Convention held at Queenstown, 2016.
Jack Sprosen AV Salon 2015
My AV, WeetBix TRYAthlon 2015 was awarded a Merit in the Jack Sprosen AV competition. It will be shown at the PSNZ National Convention in Queenstown, 2016.
My AV, WeetBix TRYAthlon 2015 was awarded a Merit in the Jack Sprosen AV competition. It will be shown at the PSNZ National Convention in Queenstown, 2016.
46th Dunedin Festival Salon of Photography 2015
Urban Vista was awarded Champion Print in the Open section
Urban Vista was awarded Champion Print in the Open section
10th Black and White Spider Awards 2015
The Catch, The Model and the Hairdresser and One Afternoon in Queen Street received Honourable Mentions, and six other images received nominations.
The Catch, The Model and the Hairdresser and One Afternoon in Queen Street received Honourable Mentions, and six other images received nominations.
International Photography Awards (IPA) 2015
The Catch was awarded 1st place and Ivanovic Forehand was awarded 3rd place
The Catch was awarded 1st place and Ivanovic Forehand was awarded 3rd place
Royal Photographic Society Monthly Competition 365: August: Architecture
Urban Vista was a winner
Urban Vista was a winner
Nelson National Triptych Salon 2015
One Summer's Day received Honours
One Summer's Day received Honours
International Color Awards 2015
The Catch was awarded a medal for 3rd place in the Silhouette category. Armageddon, David Ferrer and In the Swim received Nominations
The Catch was awarded a medal for 3rd place in the Silhouette category. Armageddon, David Ferrer and In the Swim received Nominations
EFIAP
I have been awarded the distinction of EFIAP, effective from 24 November 2014.
I have been awarded the distinction of EFIAP, effective from 24 November 2014.
9th Black and White Spider Awards 2014
Waiting in the Rain received an Honorable Mention. I received seven further nominations.
Waiting in the Rain received an Honorable Mention. I received seven further nominations.
International Photography Awards (IPA) 2014
Graphic City, Venus Rising and Garth received Honorable Mentions
Graphic City, Venus Rising and Garth received Honorable Mentions
45th Dunedin Festival Salon of Photography 2014
Armageddon was awarded Champion print in the Open Section and Close Cut was Champion Portrait. Leaving and The Final Throw received Honours.
Results
Armageddon was awarded Champion print in the Open Section and Close Cut was Champion Portrait. Leaving and The Final Throw received Honours.
Results
Nelson National Triptych Salon 2014
Changing of the Guard received Honours and Trapeze received Highly Commended
Changing of the Guard received Honours and Trapeze received Highly Commended
National Photojournalism Competition 2014
David Ferrer was awarded 1st place in the prints section, with The Chase Pack placed second. One Afternoon in Queen Street and Backhand Control both received Honours. This is the third year running that one of my prints has been awarded best print.
David Ferrer was awarded 1st place in the prints section, with The Chase Pack placed second. One Afternoon in Queen Street and Backhand Control both received Honours. This is the third year running that one of my prints has been awarded best print.
D-PHOTO Magazine Amateur Photographer of the Year 2014
Venus Rising was awarded 1st place in the Monochrome section
Venus Rising was awarded 1st place in the Monochrome section
North Shore Salon 2014
Armageddon and One Afternoon in Queen Street were awarded Honours
Armageddon and One Afternoon in Queen Street were awarded Honours

NATEX 2014
Shadow Play Two was awarded an Honours Ribbon at the 62nd PSNZ National Convention held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, Blenheim 23-27 April 2014.
I received the Honours Ribbon for the image from Shona Jaray at the PSNZ National Convention, Blenheim.
Shadow Play Two was awarded an Honours Ribbon at the 62nd PSNZ National Convention held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, Blenheim 23-27 April 2014.
I received the Honours Ribbon for the image from Shona Jaray at the PSNZ National Convention, Blenheim.
International Color Awards/Photography Masters Cup 2013
Into the Light received an Honorable Mention in the Silhouette category. I received five more nominations.
Into the Light received an Honorable Mention in the Silhouette category. I received five more nominations.
Auckland Photographic Society End of Year Competition 2013
Armageddon was awarded the Society's best print of the year for 2013. The judge was Bruce Burgess.
Armageddon was awarded the Society's best print of the year for 2013. The judge was Bruce Burgess.
National Photojournalism Competition 2013
The Window Cleaner was awarded 1st place in the prints section, and Wild Wolf Gomez was awarded 3rd place. Road Rage.gained Honours in the digital section.
North Shore Salon 2013
Leaving was awarded an Honours, and Cherating Infrared and Go Gomez received Highly Commended.
Four Nations 2013
The Window Cleaner received the highest number of points of all the New Zealand images in the Open section and was awarded a PSNZ Bronze Medal at NATEX in 2014.
NATEX 2013![]() Go Gomez was awarded a Gold Medal and the Shirley Peverill Trophy for the best photojournalism print at NATEX (PSNZ National Exhibition) 2013.
The Window Cleaner was awarded an Honours Ribbon. Images were displayed at NATEX in conjunction with the 61st PSNZ National Convention held at Wellington Town Hall 1-5 May 2013. |
Royal Easter Show 2013

The Window Cleaner won Supreme Champion print at the 2013 Royal Easter Show in Auckland, April 2013. The print also won the People section.