In April 2005 I received first my judging certificate from the European Halfmoon Betta Breeders Club (EHBBC). The Judging certificate was signed by Rajiv Massilamoni (creator of the modern halfmoon and certified IBC judge) and Marion Schultheiss (president of the EHBBC).

As co-founder of the Bettas4all Standard© I became a Bettas4all Certified Judge in August 2014.