In the same year, Cara won the AMF World Cup and added a silver medal in the 1997 World Games Mixed Doubles with Andrew Frawley. Therefore and for her numerous titles in international tournaments, Cara was elected Asian Bowler of the Year (1994, 1995) and World Bowling Writers Bowler of the Year (1996, 1998). In 1998 she was inducted to the WBW International Hall of Fame.
Before the 1999 World Championships, she decided to turn professional and gave an unbelievable debut on PWBA Tour. Her record for the three tournaments she bowled was: Two television appearances, one title, one televised 300-game worth $50,000 in bonus, another 300-game the following week and total earnings of over $110,000!
The Australian came back to the United States in the year 2000 and won another two titles en route to win the PWBA Rookie of the Year award. She added four titles in 2001 and the last of her 8th titles in 2002. The PWBA Tour ceased operations after eight events in 2003.