Early awards and recognitions bestowed upon THE POET PHOENIX JAMES for outstanding performance and contributions.
1999 – Hackney Empire Award for Best Performance
2000 – Farrago Zoo Award for Best London Poet
2000 – Dr. Martens Nationwide Poetry Prize Award for Best Poetry Performance
2001 – Dr. Martens Nationwide Poetry Prize Award for Best Writer
2002 – Farrago Zoo Award for Best Slam Poetry Performance
2003 – Farrago Zoo Award for Slam Champion
2007 – Fashion TV Award for Best Male Model
2009 – BEFFTA Award (Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television & Arts) for Best Spoken Word Artist
Beyond these early honours, where the fire began, the journey contiues. Follow where it leads, from early accolades into an ongoing and ever-rising ascent.