Monika’s artwork soon received recognition, first locally and then internationally. Exhibitions and Gallery representation followed as well as awards. This included the prestigious Mary Pratt Crystal Award for the Canada 150 SCA Exhibition. Her work is included in private and corporate collections including the 5 Star Muir Hotel on the Halifax Waterfront. It can be seen in Europe, South and North American and has been published in literary magazines and art books. She is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA). She participates in exhibitions nationally and in special exhibitions worldwide.