Over the past decade, international supermodel Sam Sarpong has been named as one of the top 10 male model in the world featured as face of top brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Ben Sherman and many more.

In 2006 Sam Sarpong made fashion history when he became the first black male model to ever shoot a fashion editorial campaign with one of the world’s premiere luxury brands, Louis Vuitton.

A recipient of the prestigious MAA Fashion Award for Male Model of the Year, and twice named “Today’s Black Woman,” magazine “Fifty Most Beautiful People,” Sam Sarpong was added to “Us Weekly’s,” “Hot 100 Young Hollywood with Style” list. Sam has walked the runway for designers such as Versace, Donna Karen, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Phillppe, and Ed Hardy.

Sam has also started his own clothing brand, “Future Stars Collection,” a line of high-end T-shirts, jeans, and hoodies. Sam is currently a host on BET.

BEFFTA awards is pleased to award the dynamic supermodel, entrepreneur and TV personality Sam Sarpong with the special honorary award BEFFTA FASHION ICON for his outstanding contribution to the world of fashion globally.

Previous recipients of BEFFTA special honorary awards include the legendary broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Nollywood superstar Omotola Jalade and many high profile personalities.

The star is expected to pick up the special award in London at the 5th year grand BEFFTA UK anniversary celebration on the 25th of October in the presence of an international audience and several stars from entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts in Europe, Africa, US and Asia.