She was selected as the World Whistling Grand Champion in 2011 at the 38th Annual International Whistlers Convention in Louisburg, North Carolina.
[citation needed] She first competed in the International Whistlers Convention in 2007, placing second and third in two divisions.
[3] In 2009, Helm made it to the finals in the 36th 39th International Whistlers Convention in Louisburg, North Carolina.
[6] She was selected as the World Whistling Grand Champion in 2011 at the 38th Annual International Whistlers Convention in Louisburg, North Carolina.
[3] She also received the highest score overall, making her the World Whistling Grand Champion, winning over contestants from fourteen countries.