AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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THE GOOD GIRL CONFESSIONAL PODCAST

Our special guest is Justine Martin, who speaks with Sandy about her successful corporate life being turned upside down in 2011 when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Since then, she has battled three cancers and overcome a long list of serious medical conditions. Rather than allowing her hardship to overcome her, she has used it as a platform to inspire and make a difference in the lives of others.

2021 AUSMUMPRENEUR AWARDS 9X NOMINEE

I'm so proud and excited to not only recieve one, but NINE nominations for the 2021 Ausmumpreneur awards! ​

• • Business Excellence Award 

  • Regional Business Award 

  • Business Pivot Award

  • Disabled Business Excellence Award

  • The One to Watch Award 

  • Women will change the world Award

  • Overcoming the Odds Award

  • Service Business Award

  • Health & Wellbeing Business Award

  • Creative Entrepreneur Award

  • Making a Difference Award (Business) Most popular business making a difference as determined by people’s choice voting. 

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2021 ROAR AWARDS 4X NOMINEE

I've been nominated 4 times in the 2021 Roar Awards! I'm very honoured and excited. Winners will be announced in  September, so keep your eyes peeled!

GEELONG LETS TALK INTERVIEW

August 2021

Justine has been through a myriad of trials, including life threatening health concerns and an MS sufferer with the resilience to always bounce back and find keep moving forward in life.

Love is A Doxie Podcast

August 2021

First diagnosed with multiple sclerosis then three different cancers, Justine Martin had just one wish: to get better and bring a dachshund into her life.  Obviously, that's what happened and, in this episode, she talks about her and her dog, Pansy, are helping others with disabilities to thrive.

The Wellness Puzzle Podcast

August 2021

"In episode 71, I speak with inspirational speaker, artist and soon-to-be author, Justine Martin. Her successful corporate life was turned upside down in 2011 when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Since then, she has battled three cancers and overcome a long list of serious medical conditions. Rather than allowing her hardship to overcome her, she has used it as a platform to inspire and make a difference in the lives of others. Her focus on living every day to the fullest, and not wasting the most precious resource we all have... time! This is an inspiring podcast you do not want to miss!"

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BE YOUR OWN BEST COACH WITH JJ PODCAST

April 2021

Justine Martin’s successful corporate life was turned upside down in 2011 when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Since then, she has battled three cancers and overcome a long list of serious medical conditions. Rather than allowing her hardship to overcome her, she has used it as a platform to inspire and make a difference in the lives of others.

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LIVE PAINT BATTLE AT LITTLE CREATURES GEELONG

February 2018

Runner Up in the Live Painting Battle at Little Creatures Art Festival

2017 ADEC EXHIBITION BRUNSWICK VICTORIA

December 2017

On the 17th of December I had the honour of talking at the ADEC exhibition in Melbourne. My painting was featured on the front cover of their catalogue. I was asked to speak on my journey into the art world. It was such a pleasure and honour. I was very fortunate to win the 2017 ADEC award for this personal piece called ‘Hidden Pieces’ which is a smaller replicate of a piece I painted for my personal collection. It is my life. I am the turtle. Swinging through the ocean. Only forwards not backwards. The bright colour shell is my personality, my bright bubbly personality, I don’t do beige. There are hidden jig saw pieces in this artwork. These represent the missing pieces to finding a cure to Cancer and MS. I feel very humbled to receive such an award. Thank you. 🎨🎨🎨🎨

VICTORIAN STATE TRUSTEE'S CONNECTED ART EXHIBITION

NOVEMBER 2017

WINNER of the State Trustee Connected Art Exhibition Alan Merigan People's Choice Award 'Out Of My Reach'
This is the 4th time Justine has won this award

ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW

September 2017

FINE ARTS Commended for ‘Conservation’ Drawing

ROYAL GEELONG SHOW

October 2012

NOVICE Arts Section

1st mixed media " Bruce the Emu"
1st any other media "seal pup"
2nd any other media " kimba

ADEC

DEC 2016

Winner of the 2016 ADEC (Action On Disability with in Ethnic Communities )

'Disability Services Commissioner' Award 

VICTORIAN STATE TRUSTEE CONNECTED ART EXHIBITION

Oct 2016

Winner of the People's Choice Award for 'More Than Is Seen'

Winner of the  Advocates Award for 'More Than Is Seen'

VICTORIAN LEARN LOCAL AWARDS

September 2016

2016 Nominated for the 2016 Learn Local Award of Victoria

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MS AUSTRALIA ART SHOW

August 2016

Winner of the Packing Room Prize at the MS Art Show Blackburn Victoria

ROYAL GEELONG SHOW

October 2013

Open Fine Arts Section

2nd mixed media - open "A Bunch of Button"
3rd 10cm x 10cm -open " Two Little Frogs"
Photography
2nd Changing faces of Australia - open "Alex"

ZONTA EXHIBITION WINTER GARDEN GEELONG

March 2016

ZONTA Conviction, Commitment and Courage Exhibition- First place for first time exhibitor.

KARINGALLERY JAMES ST GEELONG

March 2016

2nd Solo Exhibition JUZTart
Karingallery James St Geelong

ROYAL GEELONG SHOW 2015

October 2015

 Fine Arts Section-OPEN
1st ANZAC Theme- Poppies watercolour
2nd ANZAC Theme- Sapper MT graphite
2nd 10cm x10cm pair of owls
3rd Mixed Media 'Into my soul'
3rd Acrylic 'Victoria'

ROYAL GEELONG SHOW 2015

October 2015

SPECIAL NEEDS Arts and Crafts
Best Exhibit- Graphite frog drawing
1st- Graphite frog drawing
Highly Commended- Owl drawing on music sheet

VICTORIAN DEPT OF EDUCATION

July 2015

 Finalist Victorian Dept Education & Training Learn Local Awards 

KARINGALLERY JAMES STREET GEELONG

January 2015

Solo Exhibition 'JUZT Art' at Karringallery, 4 James St Geelong.

VICTORIAN STATE TRUSTEE'S CONNECTED ART EXHIBITION

November 2014

WINNER of the State Trustee Connected Art Exhibition Alan Merigan People's Choice Award "BASIL" second year in a row.

ROYAL GEELONG SHOW

October 2014

2014 October Royal Geelong Show
Fine Arts Section-OPEN

3rd Mixed Media "Hollomby The Frog 2"
3rd Water Colour "Alone in the mist"
3rd Other Media "Gregory"
3rd Acrylic "Kiss My..."
Highly Commended 10cm miniature " Fantasy 1&2"
Highly Commended mixed media "Swirl Wings"
Photography
Highly Commended- Changing Faces of Australia-"Alex 2"

BELLARINE SHOW

March 2014

 2nd place Fine Art OPEN, Other Medium, 'Hollamby The Frog'

VICTORIAN STATE TRUSTEE CONNECTED ART EXHIBITION

October 2013

WINNER Alan Merigan People's Choice Award - 'I can See You'

MS AUSTRALIA GO FOR GOLD SCHOLARSHIP

October 2013

Winner of the MS Australia 'Go For Gold Scholarship' for ART

I hope my work interests you. Call JUZT art today to learn more about the studio.

2021
 

• Solo Exhibition at the Cafe Zoo

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2019
 

• NOVEMBER Solo Exhibition Little Creatures Geelong Award​

• OCTOBER Royal Melbourne Show - 2nd 3rd and a HC VHC

• MARCH Winner- Barwon Healt+h Volunteer Of The Year Consumer Repressive

• MARCH Winner- Geelong Women In Community Life Living with a Disability Award

• MARCH Runner –up Little Creatures Live Painting Battle

2018

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• MAY Barwon Heads Arts Council Committee member

• MAY JUZTart Gallery Solo Exhibition

• MAY 5”x 7” Exhibition Art IS…. Little Mallop St Geelong Exhibitor

• MAY Big Colours Exhibition 101 Ryrie Arts, 101 Ryrie St Geelong Exhibiton

• APRIL Paul Guest Drawing Prize Bendigo Gallery Entrant

• MARCH Geelong Gallery Contemporary Art Prize Entrant

• FEB Little Creatures Live Art Battle Exhibition Geelong Exhibitor

• JAN JUZTart Gallery Solo Exhibit

• JAN Amped Geelong Exhibiting

2017

• NOV Bellarine Arts Trail Exhibitor

• NOV IAN (Inclusive Arts Network)Shearers Arms Geelong Exhibitor

• NOV Ocean Grove Rotary Art Exhibtion Entrant

• OCT The Old Auction House Kyneton Solo Exhibition

• OCT Royal Geelong Show Fine Arts 1st & 3rd Pair of Miniatures, 2nd & 3rd other medium, DISABILITY 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Highly Commended

• Disability Section: 1x First, 2 x Second’s, and Highly Commended 

• AUG AMPED Geelong Full time exhibiting

• AUG MS Australia Art Show Exhibitor

• GT Magazine article published on my art

• MAY Riot Art N Craft Window display

• APRIL Drysdale Rotary Easter Art Exhibition Entrant

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2016

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• DEC Geelong Disability Awards Nominee 

• NOV IAN (Inclusive Arts Network) Exhibition Ballarat Entrant

• SEPT 3AW Radio Denis Walter Interviewed

• SEPT State Trustee Connected Art Exhibition- 'More Than Is Seen' Is selected to exhibit at No Vacancy Gallery Fed Square Melbourne 

• JUNE Australian Masters Olympic Championship 1st 45-49 75kg+

• JUNE Oceania Masters Championships 2nd 45-49 75kg +

• JUNE Pacific Rim Masters Championships 2nd 45-49 75kg+

• MAY Riot Art N Craft Window Display

• APRIL Victorian Womans Master Olympic Weightlifting 1st place 45-49 75kg+

• MARCH Bellarine Agricultural Show Honorable Mention

• MARCH 2nd Solo Exhibition JUZTart Karingallery James St Geelong

• JAN Gallery Owner at JUZTart Gallery23 High St Drysdale SOLO exhibitions

• JAN Spring Dale Artists Annual Exhibition Exhibiting

• JAN ASIC registration of JUZTart

2015

• DEC The AGE Newspaper Article 

• DEC Learn Local Award Of Victoria Runner Up

• NOV Drysdale Fete Exhibiting

• AUG Bellarine Times Article

• MAY Great Twilight Market Exhibitor 

• JAN Ballerine Agricultural Show Best Other Medium 1st “Tranquil rainbow”

• JAN Spring Dale Artists Annual Exhibition Exhibiting​

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2014
 

• NOV Geelong Advertiser ‘Weekend Extra’ Article

• NOV State Trustee Connected Art Exhibition Alan Merigan People's Choice Award Winner "BASIL" second year in a row.

• OCT Bellarine Times Photo of my work

• OCT Spring Dale Artists Annual Exhibition Exhibiting

• AUG MS Australia Art Show Exhibitor

• MARCH Intouch Magazine Article​

2013

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• NOV Bellarine Times Article

• OCT State Trustee Connected Art Exhibition Alan Merigan People's Choice Award - 'I can See You' Winner

• JAN Spring Dale Artists Annual Exhibition Exhibiting

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2012

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• OCT Australian Masters Games- Powerlifting 1st Disabled Bench Press

• OCT State Trustee Connected Art Exhibition - 'My Little Yellow friend" selected to be exhibited

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