In June 2018 she was chosen to the final round of Kaleidoscope Vocal Instrumental Competition in Santa Monica (USA) as one of only 6 finalists from 2 000 participants from 88 countries in the world.
In April 2019 Michaela was awarded with the 1st prize in the international competition in Israel – Tel Aviv Recorder Competition.
In August 2019 she was chosen to perform solo recitals during Fringe Oude Muziek Festival in Utrecht (NL).