NEW YORK — MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, public relations firms, design shops, production companies, and freelancers. The competition has grown to perhaps the largest of its kind in the world. A look at the winners shows a range in size, from individual communicators to media conglomerates and Fortune 500 companies. The competition is so well-respected in the industry that national public relations organizations, local ad clubs, and local business communicator chapters are entrants.
Media personality Shefik, a native of New York, has won four awards in the 2017 competition for his nationally syndicated terrestrial radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation". Two MarCom Gold Awards (under the categories "Video/Audio - Video/Film: Medical" and "Video/Audio - Audio/Radio: Radio Program") and two additional MarCom Honorable Mention Awards (under the category "Video/Audio - Audio/Radio: Radio Program") were presented. In the 2016 competition, Shefik won three awards. This now brings the grand total to seven MarCom Awards overall.
MarCom Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization consists of several thousand creative professionals. AMCP oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges, and sets standards for excellence.
As part of its mission, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of creative professionals, who contribute their unique talents to public service and charitable organizations. Over the past few years, AMCP's Advisory Board has given out over $200,000 in grants to support philanthropic endeavors.
Judges are industry professionals, who look for companies and individuals whose talents exceed a high standard of excellence, and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. Entries come from throughout the United States, Canada, and dozens of other countries.
In the past, about 15 percent of entries won the MarCom Platinum Award (the top award) and around 20 percent the MarCom Gold Award. Approximately 10 percent were Honorable Mention winners.
"It is a tremendous honor to win multiple MarCom Awards for two consecutive years," says Shefik. "The industry and peer support for 'Shefik presents Invocation' has been overwhelming, and I feel deeply blessed."
The award-winning entries of "Shefik presents Invocation" are as follows:
- "Rickey 'Slikk Muzik' Offord: I Medically Died Twice" (MarCom Gold Award): This particular video features multi-platinum producer Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord (Babyface, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kirk Franklin, Jaime Foxx, Master P, Tank, and Ludacris). Production Crew: Shefik (Producer, Director, Camera Operator and Editor), Mark Moore (Production Assistant).
- "Songs to Invoke Miracles" (MarCom Gold Award): This particular episode, which is the 27th episode of the radio show, features multi-platinum producer Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord (Babyface, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kirk Franklin, Jaime Foxx, Master P, Tank, and Ludacris); actor Charles Valentino (Scarecrow in "The Wiz" - 1st National Tour, 1976 and Broadway Revival, 1984); recording artist Bunni Ray of Blush; recording artist Sellah (who sang in a Super Bowl commercial for a major brand, as well as in the same commercial that has amassed over 17 million views at YouTube); USA National Miss Garden State 2017 Amanda Witkowski (who is also National American Miss New Jersey 2017); and Lachandra (recording artist and owner, Posh by Lachandra); along with messages from Chris Jasper (Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983) and Member, Isley Jasper Isley (1984-1987)); multi-platinum songwriter and recording artist Janice Dempsey; and Bonné Dunning Williams of the legendary Ladies of SKYY. Production Crew: Shefik (Executive Producer, Host and Writer), Frank McIntyre (Writer), Neddy Smith (Production Assistant), Mark Moore (Production Assistant), Pati Sands (Production Assistant), Abdul Wells (Production Assistant), Mokay Kamara (Production Assistant), Ismael Barry (Production Assistant), Dominick Rienzi (Production Assistant).
- "Songs to Invoke Love 2" (MarCom Honorable Mention Award): This particular episode, which is the 26th episode of the radio show, features Chris Jasper (Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983) and Member, Isley Jasper Isley (1984-1987)); multi-platinum recording artist Freddie Jackson; recording artist Tony Terry; and recording artist Lachandra (Owner, Posh by Lachandra); along with messages from recording artist and multi-platinum producer Paul Laurence (Smokey Robinson, Melba Moore); and recording artist Quindon Tarver. Production Crew: Shefik (Executive Producer, Host and Writer), Frank McIntyre (Writer), Neddy Smith (Production Assistant), Dominick Rienzi (Production Assistant), Pati Sands (Production Assistant), Mark Moore (Production Assistant), Mokay Kamara (Production Assistant).
- "Songs to Invoke Fashion 2" (MarCom Honorable Mention Award): This particular episode, which is the 23rd episode of the radio show, features Miss Stars and Stripes' Outstanding Teen 2017 Alyssa Morgan Lego (Miss America's Outstanding Teen); USA National Miss New Jersey Teen 2017 Patricia Esposito; USA National Miss Garden State 2017 Amanda Witkowski; drummer and musical director Abe Fogle (drummer for Rob Thomas and others); Duane Gazi-White (President, Re•new Artists, Imaging and Consulting); Rashgene Gazi-White (Vice-President, Re•new Artists, Imaging and Consulting); as well as messages from Grammy Award nominee Kathy Sledge; Dolores Dunning Milligan of the legendary Ladies of SKYY; and recording artist Tony Terry. Production Crew: Shefik (Executive Producer, Host and Writer), Frank McIntyre (Writer), Neddy Smith (Production Assistant), Pati Sands (Production Assistant), Dominick Rienzi (Production Assistant).
"Working with Shefik was an incredible experience to me," says multi-platinum producer Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord (Babyface, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kirk Franklin, Jaime Foxx, Master P, Tank, Ludacris). "I appreciate how his show allowed me to open up about my miraculous experiences in life freely, and share my music career endeavors. Thankful to have someone like him to stay connected with the people, the streets, real life, and across the board. Great guy and great show!"
"I was honored to be a guest on 'Shefik presents Invocation' and was very impressed with Shefik's production value," adds recording artist Tony Terry. "He sets the bar pretty high. Continued success with 'Invocation'."
"Shefik presents Invocation" is sponsored by Nyea's Party, who specializes in custom ballon decor for corporate and private events, as well as multicultural party supplies.
About Shefik
Shefik is an accomplished industry insider, who has appeared on MTV, SiriusXM, PBS, network television, and in print media, as well as internationally on TRT World (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, based in Istanbul, Turkey). He has held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, MTV World, Merck, Merriam-Webster, and Wolters Kluwer. A seasoned pro in social media with a career background as a Lead Architect and Senior Web Developer, Shefik is on the cutting edge of new media. As a videographer and producer, his work has been featured in television broadcasts and video productions for TIME Magazine, The Washington Center, "Unsung" (TV One), and Broadway World. Additionally, his photography has been featured in print and online publications, such as Daily Mail (based in United Kingdom), Harvard Kennedy School Magazine, Playbill, and China Press.
About 'Shefik presents Invocation'
Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally-syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on 21 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Additionally, all interview segments are shot on video and distributed internationally via outlets, such as Amazon (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan). Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
Media Contacts
Shefik
All Knight Access
+1 (914) 548-5033
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Toni Knight
All Knight Access
+1 (914) 645-4830
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Last Updated: April 2, 2026
