• June 2018 GAWA International Watercolor Online Contest - 2018 'GAWA Special Recognition' award with "Luna", watercolour on paper 16.5' x 11'

• September-October 2018 – American Art Awards:
  • Category 3 Watercolour Human Nature – 4th place with "Rita", watercolour on paper 20' x 12' and 6th place with "Melka", watercolour on paper 21' x 13'
  • Category 35 Realism Landscapes – 3rd place with "Water stones", watercolour on paper 25' x 17'October 2018

• ABU RAWASH PRIZE 2nd International Watercolour Contest – Appreciation award with "Water stones", watercolour on paper 25' x 17'