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Shefik Honored With Communitas Award for Volunteerism and Philanthropy
Communitas is inspired by the vision of a better world, and it is an attempt to do something about it.

April 3, 2018 Accolades

Winners of Communitas Awards unselfishly give of themselves and resources, and are changing the way they do business to benefit communities. Shefik has been honored, under the category "Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility".

Tags: Social ResponsibilityBenefit CommunitiesAwardsLeadershipCommunity Service

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

Shefik Wins 3 AVA Digital Awards in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
1 Platinum, 1 Gold, and 1 Honorable Mention Awards

March 26, 2018 Accolades

AVA Digital Awards recognizes achievement by professionals involved in the concept, direction, and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communication. Shefik has won three awards in 2018, bringing his grand total to eight overall.

Tags: Laurence JuberChina PressAssociation of Marketing and Communication ProfessionalsPaul McCartneyRob Thomas

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' at Yonkers Voice
Yonkers Voice identifies a need, and acts on it, in any way it can.

March 5, 2018 Distribution

At Yonkers Voice, media personality Shefik launches content from his self-produced series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Yonkers Voice provides a forum where news that matters is discussed. It is a resource to the citizens of Yonkers, New York.

Tags: Yonkers VoiceRadio ShowYonkers, New YorkVideosConceptual Radio Show

Shefik Named Official Judge for 10th Annual Shorty Awards
Shorty Awards honor the best of social media by recognizing the influencers and brands innovating across the social web.

February 21, 2018 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for the 10th Annual Shorty Awards. Past winners include Adele, Taylor Swift, J.K. Rowling, Conan O'Brien, DJ Khaled, HBO, Virgin America, ESPN, GoPro, and American Express.

Tags: J.K. RowlingTaylor SwiftDJ KhaledTechnologyShorty Awards

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

Shefik Returns as Judge for USA National Miss Pageant
Those crowned will move on to the national pageant, to be held at Walt Disney World, in Orlando, Florida.

February 21, 2018 Judging

Media personality Shefik has once again been named a judge for the USA National 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.

Tags: FundraiserJudgePageantFashion-ForwardUSA National Miss

Shefik to Speak at 2018 Conference for National African American Drug Policy Coalition
Conference presenters will raise and discuss eliminating implicit bias and unwarranted assumptions.

February 11, 2018 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as a guest speaker at a joint conference co-hosted by the National African American Drug Policy Coalition (NAADPC) with the National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) and affiliates, held in Dallas, Texas.

Tags: CulturePharmacologyPsychiatryDecriminalizationPsychology

Shefik and Eloisa Diaz-Sanz to Host Documentary Screening for Rapacon
The documentary is being presented in association with City Council Member André Wallace of Mount Vernon, New York.

January 31, 2018 Appearances

Mount Vernon Film Festival will present a documentary about Rapacon featuring DJ-CON, which highlights its positive impact on the community. Media personality Shefik and fashion designer Eloisa Diaz-Sanz are teaming to host the highly-anticipated event.

Tags: RadioTelevisionMaarkah New York Fashion WeekMiss Northern LakesBroadway Sings for Pride

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

Shefik Signs Video Distribution Deal With It's Relevant TV
Shefik's video productions can already be viewed at heavily trafficked locations, such as a 10,000 seat sports arena.

January 30, 2018 Distribution

Shefik has signed a distribution deal with It's Relevant TV, for content he self-produces for broadcast via outlets in 20 states throughout the United States, inclusive of medical offices, car dealerships, restaurants, salons, malls, and sports arenas.

Tags: Video SeriesIt's Relevant TVUnited StatesGermanyEd Massena

Shefik to Be Honored at 2nd Annual Men of Excellence Awards
Shefik is currently celebrating his 20th anniversary in the professional workforce.

December 15, 2017 Accolades

Media personality and technology maven Shefik is set to be honored at the 2nd Annual Men of Excellence Awards. A total of 35 honorees will be celebrated, which also includes Grammy Award winner and NAACP Image Award nominee Bishop Hezekiah Walker.

Tags: CelebrationCreative ExcellenceExtensive WorkMen of Excellence AwardsCelebrated

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Shefik Wins 2 Communicator Awards for His Syndicated Radio Show
2 Communicator Awards of Excellence

December 13, 2017 Accolades

Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. Media personality Shefik has won two awards in 2017, at the highest honor that can be bestowed.

Tags: CompetitiveAwards ProgramProfessionalsCommunicator AwardsCommunications

Shefik Named Guest Speaker at YWCA Yonkers
For over a century, the organization has served and taken action on behalf of women and girls.

December 7, 2017 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as Guest Speaker at a holiday fundraiser, to be held at YWCA Yonkers, an affiliate of YWCA USA, the country’s oldest and largest women’s membership movement. YWCA Yonkers first opened its doors in 1892.

Tags: SpeakingThe Washington CenterWolters KluwerYonkers, New YorkYWCA

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Shefik Appointed Official Member at Forbes Technology Council
Shefik is currently celebrating his 20th anniversary in the professional workforce.

November 21, 2017 Announcements

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been appointed Official Member to the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. Membership is based upon professional accomplishments.

Tags: China PressHarvard Kennedy School MagazineDaily MailTechnologyProfessional Accomplishments

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' at GodTube
GodTube is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of Salem Media Group.

November 20, 2017 Distribution

At GodTube, media personality Shefik launches content from his self-produced series, "Shefik presents Invocation". GodTube is a video sharing platform, offering online videos with faith-based, family friendly content.

Tags: Recording ArtistsVideo Sharing PlatformDistribution DealVideo DistributionActors

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Shefik Wins Vega Digital Award for the Website of His Syndicated Show
Arcturus Award

November 20, 2017 Accolades

Vega Digital Awards is an international competition catered to all creative professionals who inspire through concept, writing, or design via traditional or electronic media. Internationally syndicated media personality Shefik has won an award in 2017.

Tags: Grand JuryDesignConceptInternational CompetitionVega Digital Awards

Shefik Named a Judge at Local Miss America Competition
The winners will move on to compete for the state title of Miss New Jersey 2018.

October 19, 2017 Judging

Media personality Shefik has been named a judge at a local Miss America competition, where he completed his initial duties by aiding in the 2018 crowning of Miss Northern Lakes, Miss Northern Highlands, and Miss North Jersey.

Tags: Miss America OrganizationWilliam Paterson UniversityUnited KingdomChina PressAtlantic City, New Jersey

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

Shefik Wins 4 MarCom Awards in 2017 for His Syndicated Radio Show
2 MarCom Gold Awards and 2 MarCom Honorable Mention Awards

October 16, 2017 Accolades

MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. Media personality Shefik has won four awards in 2017, bringing his grand total to seven overall.

Tags: Different DrummerJapanAriana GrandeUnited KingdomBabyface

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Shefik Wins 3 dotCOMM Awards for His Syndicated Radio Show
2 dotCOMM Platinum Award and 1 dotCOMM Gold Award

October 9, 2017 Accolades

The international competition dotCOMM Awards honors excellence in web creativity and digital communication. Shefik has won a total of three awards in the 2017 competition for his nationally-syndicated terrestrial radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation".

Tags: dotCOMM AwardsInternational CompetitionMichael AligPaul LaurenceSmokey Robinson

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' at TopBuzz
Machine learning meets trending news, viral videos, funny gifs, and so much more.

October 7, 2017 Distribution

At TopBuzz, media personality Shefik launches content from his self-produced series, "Shefik presents Invocation". TopBuzz is a platform committed to helping content creators reach new communities and more readers by using machine-learning algorithms.

Tags: Distribution DealViral VideosContent CreatorsNew CommunitiesCreators

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Shefik Appointed to CX Advisory Board at Rutgers University
The board is comprised of a diverse, innovative, and extremely well-connected network of top-flight executives.

October 4, 2017 Announcements

Media personality Shefik has been appointed to the Customer Experience Advisory Board at Rutgers University. Membership on this leadership board is by invitation only and is based upon personal and professional accomplishments.

Tags: UniversityCustomer Experience Certificate ProgramAdvisory BoardCustomersCX Advisory Board

Shefik to Moderate Panel on Equity and Diversity in Washington, D.C.
Join Shefik and various renowned panelists for a half-day conversation on equity and diversity.

September 30, 2017 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as Moderator at "Equity & Diversity: Community Dialogue", to be held in Washington, D.C. Panelists will share experiences, problem-solve solutions, build existing alliances, while discovering new alliances.

Tags: Panel DiscussionEquityDiscussionsWashington, D.C.Ethnical

Shefik Wins Videographer Award with the Legendary Sarah Dash
Award of Distinction

September 27, 2017 Accolades

Videographer Awards announced winners for the 2017 international awards competition. Media personality Shefik has won an award in the competition for his multimedia show, "Shefik presents Invocation". The award-winning video features Sarah Dash.

Tags: Videographer AwardsRadio FrequenciesIndustry InsiderMusical DiscoveryIstanbul, Turkey

Shefik to Speak at Global Tech Meets Fashion Affair Fundraiser
Supporters include New York State Assembly Member N. Nick Perry and New York City Council Member Jumaane D. Williams.

September 23, 2017 Appearances

Global Technology Training Center is hosting a fundraiser, featuring an array of guest speakers, dignitaries, musical performances, and other special activities. Media personality Shefik will serve as a guest speaker at the event, to be held in New York.

Tags: GlobalBrooklyn, New YorkJumaane D. WilliamsTechnologyFashion

Shefik Named Master of Ceremonies at Self-Advocacy Project
The fashion show fundraiser will benefit Eastern Shore Self-Advocacy Project.

September 15, 2017 Appearances

Eastern Shore Self-Advocacy Project is hosting a fashion show fundraiser, with clothing donated by the Runway of Dreams Foundation. Media personality Shefik will serve as Master of Ceremonies, to be held in Chestertown, Maryland.

Tags: Easter Seals Camp FairleeUnited Needs & AbilitiesDJ WilloughbyJamal Lawson PhotographyFamilies

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Shefik and Eloisa Diaz-Sanz to Host Maarkah New York Fashion Week SS18
New York Fashion Week is a semi-annual series of events when international fashion collections are shown.

September 10, 2017 Appearances

Maarkah will introduce and showcase designs from Morocco, South Africa, Syria, Israel, Holland, Belgium, Indonesia, Guyana, and United States. Media personality Shefik and fashion designer Eloisa Diaz-Sanz are teaming to host the highly-anticipated event.

Tags: IsraelIndonesiaGuyanaBelgiumMorocco

Photo Credit: Tony Smith / Photo Illusions

Shefik Expands His Syndicated Radio Show to Colorado Springs, Colorado
Each episode highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept.

September 7, 2017 Distribution

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.

Tags: Colorado Springs, ColoradoChris BrownSyndicated Radio ShowConceptual Radio ShowAriana Grande

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