In 2008 , she was recognised by the international puppeteers association UNIMA for her work in Australia .
In 2008 , she was was presented with an award for outstanding contribution in puppetry in 2012 , at the World Congress and Puppet Festival in Chengdu , China .
In 2008 , she was recognised by the international puppeteers association UNIMA for her work in Australia , and was presented with an award for outstanding contribution in puppetry in 2012 , at the World Congress and Puppet Festival in Chengdu , China .