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Shefik Named Master of Ceremonies for Charity Event to Benefit Children in Zimbabwe
Shefik is Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation".

October 5, 2018 Appearances

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.

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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.

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Shefik Named Official Judge for 11th Annual Shorty Awards
This is the second consecutive year that Shefik has been named a judge for the competition.

May 7, 2019 Judging

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 Named Official Judge for 40th Annual Telly Awards
For the first time ever, the Telly Awards has crowned a Telly Company of the Year: CBS Interactive.

October 15, 2019 Judging

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.

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Shefik Named Official Judge for Horizon Interactive Awards
The competition recognizes the best websites, videos, online advertising, print media, and mobile applications.

April 18, 2018 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik has been named an official judge for the 16th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards. Past winners include projects developed for HBO, American Red Cross, Walmart, Revlon, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Shefik Named Official Judge for Video Journalism Contest at Rumbl
Shefik is a National Associate Member at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Primetime Emmy Awards).

February 3, 2020 Judging

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 Participates in Breaking World Record and Honors a 9/11 Hero
A total of 10,920 red bandannas were tied together in a chain reaching an astounding 2.28 miles.

July 24, 2018 Accolades

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.

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Shefik Participates With Podfest Expo and Sets Guinness World Record
This is the second Guinness World Record that Shefik has participated (and achieved) within the past year.

March 1, 2021 Accolades

Listed as an achievement by Podfest Expo (USA), the Guinness World Record for "the largest attendance for a virtual podcasting conference in one week" is now set at 5,003. Shefik actively participated, where he was counted amongst the attendees.

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Shefik Participates With Six Flags and Sets World Record
All participants were required to wear superhero pajamas, while riding "Batman: The Ride".

August 22, 2017 Accolades

Six Flags Great Adventure set the first world record for the most guests riding a roller coaster in pajamas for one-hour. Shefik participated in the record-setting event and was awarded an official certificate to commemorate his participation.

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Shefik Participates With The Covid Arms and Sets Guinness World Record
The attempt raised over £32,000 for the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal.

May 26, 2020 Accolades

Listed as an achievement by Crowdfunder (UK) at The Covid Arms, the Guinness World Record for "the most users to visit a virtual pub" is now set at 6,321. Shefik actively participated in this amazing achievement, where he was counted amongst the users.

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Shefik Reaches Milestone of Over 1 Million Monthly Listeners With His Syndicated Radio Show
"Shefik presents Invocation" is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation.

December 5, 2023 Announcements

As of July 4, 2023, it was 7 years ago that media personality Shefik launched his radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation". Upon deeper analysis of the statistics since March 2023, the radio show has amassed over 1 million enlightened listeners monthly.

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Shefik Receives 2nd Volunteer Service Award From President Biden for Charity Work in 2023
The United States relies on volunteers investing their time and talent to resolve the most pressing issues of our times.

February 24, 2024 Accolades

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 2023 fiscal year.

Tags: Positive Impact · Community Service · Halloween · Conceptualize · Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center · President Joe Biden · Harambee · President's Volunteer Service Award · Gratitude · Volunteers

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Shefik Receives Knighthood From International Order of Chivalry
Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel was blessed by His Holiness Pope Francis and is recognized by heads of state.

August 16, 2019 Accolades

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.

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Shefik Receives President's Volunteer Service Award for Charity Work
Shefik is currently celebrating over 20 years in the professional workforce.

July 31, 2018 Accolades

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.

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Shefik Receives Volunteer Service Award From President Biden for Charity Work in 2022
The United States relies on volunteers investing their time and talent to resolve the most pressing issues of our times.

February 24, 2024 Accolades

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 2022 fiscal year.

Tags: Harambee · Kenya · Volunteers · Service · President Joe Biden · President of the United States · President's Volunteer Service Award · Community Service · Dallas, Texas · Civic Participation

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Shefik Returns Again as Master of Ceremonies for Autism Awareness Benefit
His Royal Highness Prince Gharios El Chemor and Baroness Olga Papkovitch will be in-attendance as special guests.

May 18, 2019 Appearances

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.

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Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 24th Annual Webby Awards
Winners are chosen through a combination of votes from the public and scores given by IADAS.

December 19, 2019 Judging

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 Returns as Associate Judge for 25th Annual Webby Awards
Inaugural Webby Anthem Award presented to Pharrell Williams for his mission-driven work.

May 30, 2021 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 25th Annual Webby Awards. This year's winners include Oprah Winfrey, BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Gordon Ramsay, Kristen Bell, and James Corden.

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Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 26th Annual Webby Awards
The Webby Awards had another record-breaking year for submissions in 2022 with more than 14,000 entries.

April 12, 2022 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 26th Annual Webby Awards. This year's nominees include Apple TV+, Gucci, HBO Max, Google, NASA, Netflix, The Washington Post, Billie Eilish, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Questlove.

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Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 27th Annual Webby Awards
From the tens of thousands of global entries submitted, fewer than 12% were selected as nominees.

April 4, 2023 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 27th Annual Webby Awards. This year's nominees include Amazon Prime Video, The Walt Disney Company, HBO Max, BBC Creative, Netflix, Esquire Digital, NowThis, Cirque du Soleil, and Paramount+.

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Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 28th Annual Webby Awards
Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year.

April 23, 2024 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 28th Annual Webby Awards. This year's winners include Adam Driver, Jay-Z, Jimmy Fallon, Michelle Obama, NASA, Netflix, Ryan Gosling, Taylor Swift, Snoop Dogg, Timothée Chalamet, and Yoko Ono.

Tags: Amber Ruffin · Adam Driver · Jay-Z · Jimmy Fallon · Michelle Obama · Netflix · NASA · Ryan Gosling · Yoko Ono · Taylor Swift

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Shefik Returns as Host for Live Stream at Hip Hop Film Festival
Sponsors and collaborators of the festival include BET, Revolt, 1010 WINS (CBS Radio), and Final Draft.

August 1, 2019 Appearances

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.

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Shefik Returns as Judge for 2019 Vega Digital Awards
The awards jury panel is exceptional in the depth of expertise it draws on from its extensive judging community.

January 7, 2020 Judging

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 Judge for 2021 Vega Digital Awards
The awards jury panel is exceptional in the depth of expertise it draws on from its extensive judging community.

May 25, 2021 Judging

For the third year, Shefik returns as a judge for the 2021 Vega Digital Awards, where he served alongside a panel of esteemed judges. This year's winners include HP, State Farm, National Air and Space Museum, and Graduate Management Admission Council.

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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.

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