First place in Paris in 1984 (unanimously approved by all judges);

First place at the 1987 Paris UFAM International Music Competition (unanimously approved by all judges);

First place in the 1988 Eksleban National Saxophone Performance Competition;

First place in Paris in 1984 (unanimously approved by all judges); First place at the 1987 Paris UFAM International Music Competition (unanimously approved by all judges);

First place in the 1988 Eksleban National Saxophone Performance Competition;