1. International Competition Paris 1991
- 5th place cello award in the final round
- Best German participant
2. International Competition Mittenwald 1993
- Honorary award: "youngest and best participant from Germany"
3. Internationale Competition Prague 1993
- Bronze medal Violin
- Bronze medal Viola
Internationale Competition VSA 1992 & 1994
- Award "Workmanship Certificate" for Viola
- Award "Workmanship Certificate" for Viola
Internationales Cello Festival Manchester 1994
- Merit Certificate
- 5th place, final participation
Examination Master´s Degree HWK Nuremberg 1996
- Distinction: Master prize of the Bavarian State Government
3. International Competition Mittenwald 1997
- 1st place and Silver medal Cello
- Gold medal not awarded!
Internationales Cello-Festival Manchester 1998
- 1st place and Silver medal Cello
- Gold medal not awarded!