Best International Stall
Bangor University Student Christmas Market
Jean Samuel Liynyuy Mfikela received the prize for Best International Stall at Bangor University's Student Christmas Market.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Recognition across art, inclusion and human potential.
A selection of awards, recognitions and institutional milestones reflecting Jean Samuel's work across art, culture, inclusion, education and public engagement.
THE JOURNEY
Recognition follows contribution.
Awards are not the purpose of Jean's work, but they help document the impact and reach of a journey that crosses art, education, inclusion, community engagement and motivational speaking.
Some recognitions celebrate artistic contribution. Others reflect work around diversity, culture, talent development and the ability to inspire people to see new possibilities.
SELECTED RECOGNITION
Awards and acknowledgements.
Mastering Diversity Award
Welsh Senedd
Jean's public artist profile records recognition through the Mastering Diversity Award at the Welsh Senedd.
Race Council of Wales
Arts & Inclusion Recognition
Jean's public professional record includes honours and recognition connected with the Race Council of Wales.
North Wales African Society
Community & Cultural Recognition
Jean's public artist profile also records recognition from the North Wales African Society.
Black History Wales Artist of the Year
North Wales
CARN describes Jean as a multi-year Black History Wales Artist of the Year in North Wales.
View Profile →Human Potential Leadership Award
17th World Leaders Summit
Jean has publicly shared his nomination for the Human Potential Leadership Award at the 17th World Leaders Summit 2026.
Nomination
INSTITUTIONAL MILESTONES
Recognition also comes through trust and invitation.
Commissioned Jean as one of four artists contributing new work to the National Art Collection through its Anti-Racist Project.
View Record →Invited Jean to deliver a TEDx talk on learning, unlearning and relearning.
Watch Talk →Features Jean among its participating artists and documents his contribution to public and community engagement through art.
View Project →Jean led creative workshops with seven schools across north-west Wales as part of the 2026 Black History in Colour Project.
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RECOGNITION IN ACTION
Selected moments from the journey.
INVITE JEAN
Contact Jean
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