August 2016 – 2nd place with the product HOME-MADE NATURAL SOAP BAR MADE WITH POHORJE HERBS, public contest intended for selection of the best souvenirs of the tourist destination Maribor – Pohorje 2016
September 2016 – 1st place with the souvenir »HERBS« OF KRALJ MATJAŽ, at the public contest for the selection of the best tourist souvenirs of the municipality Črna na Koroškem 2016
November 2016 – 3rd place for the best tourist symbol (souvenir) of the municipality Mislinja with the gift package »ZOIS' GIFTS OF NATURE«, which encompassed the Blacksmiths' spirit, the Charcoal Burner’s ball, and the Carpenter's soap bar.
November 2016 – awarded the NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION OF A HERBALIST, at the Celje School of Horticulture and Visual Arts.
