5x "Ballerina of the Year" award, Ft. Worth TX 3x honorable mention, San Antonio quilting competition 2x runner up, "Miss Texas" Last Place, Sam Houston Elementary spelling bee Winner, "Most Likely to Be Alone," Santa Anna High School class of '82 1st Place, Annoy Everyone In the Universe Contest 1st Place, International Fop Competition Author, "Crocheting and You"