Press Releases
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Shefik Named Official Judge for Video Journalism Contest at Rumbl
Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for a video journalism contest at Rumbl. He will serve alongside other esteemed judges from iHeartMedia and Pulitzer Center. Up to $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded.
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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 41st Annual Telly Awards
Media personality Shefik returns as official judge for the 41st Annual Telly Awards. Last year, the competition received over 12,000 entries from top video content producers including Viacom, Google, Condé Nast, CBS Interactive, and Verizon.
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Shefik Returns as Judge for 2019 Vega Digital Awards
For the second consecutive year, media personality Shefik returns as a judge for the 2019 Vega Digital Awards, where he will serve alongside a panel of esteemed judges. Last year's winners include Motherboard/VICE Media, McCann Stockholm, and Vox Media.
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Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 24th Annual Webby Awards
Media personality and technology maven Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 24th Annual Webby Awards. Last year's winners include National Geographic Partners, Google Creative Lab, Marvel Entertainment, CBS Interactive, and Lucasfilm.
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Shefik to Moderate 'Music and Tech' Panel at Brooklyn Tech Week
Media personality and technology maven Shefik will moderate a panel titled "New Business of Music and Tech" at Brooklyn Tech Week. Scheduled panelists are high-level executives from iHeartMedia, [istandard], and Paperchain.
Shefik Named Official Judge for 40th Annual Telly Awards
Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for the 40th Annual Telly Awards. A resurgence of documentary filmmaking prompted top honors for a diverse range of companies: ESPN, AETN, AJ+, HBO Latin America, and PBS.
Shefik Named Keynote Speaker for SMART Power Talks at Columbia University
Media personality Shefik has been named a keynote speaker for SMART Power Talks, a compelling conversational series as part of the 10th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2019) at Columbia University.
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Shefik Receives Knighthood From International Order of Chivalry
Shefik has been bestowed with the rank of Knight in the Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel, for his charitable work. The Order is recognized by heads of state and by the Catholic Church, being subjected to the Royal House of Ghassan.
Shefik Returns as Host for Live Stream at Hip Hop Film Festival
Out of over 5,000 festivals in the world, the Hip Hop Film Festival is the only festival to focus on writers, directors, and producers who grew up in the global culture of hip-hop. Shefik returns to the helm as host of the festival's live stream.
Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 4th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards
Media personality and technology maven Shefik has once again been named an official judge for the 4th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards. Previous winners include Focus Features, IBM Originals, MTV, National Geographic Partners, Mattel, and MGM Resorts.
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Shefik Returns Again as Master of Ceremonies for Autism Awareness Benefit
For the third consecutive year, media personality Shefik will return as Master of Ceremonies for Shop. Sell. Strut!™. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Morgan Marie Michael Foundation, for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Shefik Named Associate Judge for 23rd Annual Webby Awards
Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an Associate Judge for the 23rd Annual Webby Awards. This year's winners include National Geographic Partners, Google Creative Lab, Marvel Entertainment, CBS Interactive, and Lucasfilm.
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Shefik Named Official Judge for 11th Annual Shorty Awards
Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for the 11th Annual Shorty Awards. This year's winners include Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Terry Crews, and Kathy Griffin.
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Shefik to Host Live Stream for 2019 Spirit of a Woman Awards, Presented by YWCA Yonkers
In light of Women's History Month, YWCA Yonkers is honoring extraordinary women, who have paved the way as phenomenal leaders and role models in Yonkers, New York and its surrounding communities. Media personality Shefik will host the event's live stream.
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Shefik Wins dotCOMM Award in 2018 for His Nationally Syndicated Radio Show
The international competition dotCOMM Awards honors excellence in web creativity and digital communication. Media personality Shefik has won an award in the 2018 competition for his syndicated radio show, bringing his grand total to four overall.
YWCA Yonkers and Tashera Simmons to Host a Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
YWCA Yonkers, Tashera Simmons, and special celebrity guests are teaming to host a Pre-Thanksgiving Feast of Giving to those in need. Media personality Shefik will be on-hand to engage with the celebrity guests and other attendees.
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YWCA Yonkers and Google Team With Shefik to Teach Young Girls About Technology
October 12, 2018 Announcements
YWCA Yonkers, Google's Made with Code, and Rookie magazine are teaming with technology maven Shefik to instruct and inspire young girls about technology. They will bring a coding experience to an audience that may not otherwise be exposed to coding.
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Shefik Named Master of Ceremonies for Charity Event to Benefit Children in Zimbabwe
Media personality and philanthropist Shefik will serve as Master of Ceremonies for a charity event, which will benefit the non-profit organization Munhu Inc. The organization provides educational support to children orphaned by AIDS in rural Zimbabwe.
Shefik and Toni Knight to Host Live Stream for DJ-Con, Presented by City Council Member André Wallace
With particular emphasis on celebrating the role of DJs, the essence of hip-hop is explored via "unending" cyphers, through Rapacon's companion event titled DJ-Con. Media personality Shefik and hip-hop connoisseur Toni Knight will host the live stream.
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Shefik Named a Judge for National American Miss Pageant
Media personality Shefik has been named a judge for the National American Miss pageant, where he will serve alongside a panel of esteemed judges. Shefik will aid in the official judging for the New York and New Jersey state contestants.
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Shefik to Host Red Carpet at Miss Fashion Global Competition
Media personality Shefik is slated to host the highly anticipated red carpet at a Miss Fashion Global competition, to be held in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. Miss Fashion Global is an international modeling competition.
Shefik to Host Live Stream for Hip Hop Film Festival
Out of over 5,000 festivals in the world, the Hip Hop Film Festival is the only festival to focus on writers, directors, and producers who grew up in the global culture of hip-hop. Shefik will be taking the helm to host the festival's live stream.
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Shefik Receives President's Volunteer Service Award for Charity Work
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Shefik has been honored for his charitable work throughout the past fiscal year.
Shefik Participates in Breaking World Record and Honors a 9/11 Hero
On July 16, 2018, the television show "Breaking History" set the world record for the longest bandana chain. Shefik participated in the record-setting event, to honor heroism of Welles Remy Crowther, known for saving lives during the September 11 attacks.
Shefik Expands His Nationally Syndicated Radio Show to Sundays
The nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is currently broadcast on 21 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode is executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik.
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