FACE Excellence Winners L-R Sarah AjayiManchester Metropolitan University, Mahalia Ellis Birmingham City University, Nothando Ngwawaira University of Westminster, Meerim Mamatova Kingston School of Art, Joy Julius Kingston School of Art
FACE Excellence 2026
Now in our sixth year, this prize makes visible, the spectrum of Black and minoritised excellence within a framework of creativity.
Submission Deadline for Students
18 May 2026 | 18:00 (BST)
The aim of the FACE Excellence Prize is to amplify Black and minoritised creativity as a broad and limitless possibility and inspire all our minoritised creatives - working within a white centric system, to find belonging in a prize that recognises their unique contribution to style, culture, fashion and society.
Open to all Black, Brown and minoritised final year students on any BA fashion related course in the UK. This can include, but is not limited to journalism, marketing, photography, communication, fashion design, textile design, hair and make-up design, styling, creative direction, etc.
Open to all Black, Brown and minoritised final year students on any BA fashion related course in the UK.
We See YOU
Screen this film in 2026
Screen this film in 2026
The film explores race bias in higher education through satirical drama and is co-created with students and staff at Leeds Trinity University where Ricardo is Associate Professor in Professional Practice. Recognised with the Best Presentation Award at the British Educational Research Association (BERA) 2024, Ricardo’s practice-as-research continues to shape policy, pedagogy and public dialogue.
Read more - Director interview here
Testimonials here
Like to show this film in your institution? Download Licensing Pack details here
To make an enquiry - Email Leeds Trinity here
In collaboration with The London Metropolitan University FACE recently screened award-winning film-maker, Ricardo Barker’s latest feature, Mind The Gap (2025).
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