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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 ImpactPresident's Volunteer Service AwardGratitudeHalloweenHarambee

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.

Tags: Google PodcastsDeezerRadio StationsAmazon MusicContent

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.

Tags: CrowdfunderUnited KingdomAchievementCausesWorld Record

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.

Tags: BatmanHarvard Kennedy School MagazineMedia PersonalityJackson, New JerseyRoller Coaster

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.

Tags: ExpoGuinness World RecordsUnited StatesVirtualPodfest Expo

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.

Tags: LifeMTV WorldLoveMerckIBM

Photo Credit: Jamal Lawson

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.

Tags: ContestNewsGlobal WarmingVideo JournalismVideos

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.

Tags: AwardsRevlonThousands of EntriesWalmartBuffalo Wild Wings

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.

Tags: AJ+LegendaryTelly AwardsPBSAETN

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.

Tags: China PressLehigh Valley Fashion WeekAmazonHarvard Kennedy School MagazineTED

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 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.

Tags: MunhuCharity EventChildrenHIVUnited Kingdom

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

Shefik Named Master of Ceremonies at Lehigh Valley Fashion Week
The event will highlight "sophistication and edge" on the runway.

August 9, 2017 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as Master of Ceremonies at Lehigh Valley Fashion Week (Season 5: Fall/Winter) - Men's Fashion Showcase, in Pennsylvania.

Tags: Fashion ShowMaster of CeremoniesLehigh Valley Fashion WeekKapy Bash ModeIAMF

Photo Credit: Michael Farley

Shefik Named Master of Ceremonies at Benefit for Autism New Jersey
April is National Autism Awareness Month

March 8, 2017 Appearances

Sponsors of "Shop. Sell. Strut!" include QVC, New York Giants, New York Jets, New York Knicks, Pandora, Paul Mitchell the School Jersey Shore, and Nyea's Party.

Tags: Self-AdvocatesAutism Spectrum DisorderFamiliesAutismNew York Knicks

Shefik Named Keynote Speaker for SMART Power Talks at Columbia University
The conference aims to bring together scholars to emphasize dissemination of research in the field of computing.

October 3, 2019 Appearances

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.

Tags: SpeakerTechnology MavenConferenceCommunicationElectronics

Shefik Named Judge for Inaugural Anthem Awards
The Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide.

February 15, 2022 Judging

Shefik has been named a judge for the Inaugural Anthem Awards, where he served alongside judges, from companies such as ViacomCBS, Google, The New York Times, and PBS. Anthem Awards is humbled to honor Dr. Jane Goodall with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tags: CultureSpecial MomentsAl Jazeera DigitalMother JonesUN Foundation

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

Photo Credit: Michael Farley

Shefik Named Guest Speaker at the 7th Annual Broadway Sings for Pride
The charity event features cast members from "The Wiz", "Kinky Boots", "The Lion King", "Jersey Boys", and many more.

June 23, 2017 Appearances

Media personality Shefik has been named guest speaker at the 7th Annual Broadway Sings for Pride charity event, featuring Broadway cast and national touring members from "The Wiz", "Kinky Boots", "The Lion King", "Jersey Boys", and many more.

Tags: HBOPhindile MkhizeTim HunterAdam B. ShaprioAdrienne Fishe

Photo Credit: Michael Farley

Shefik Named Certified Judge for USA National Miss Pageant
USA National Miss was named by American Model & Pageant as the #1 Best National Pageant in America for 2016.

November 28, 2016 Judging

Media personality Shefik has been named a certified 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, New Jersey, and Delaware state contestants.

Tags: Mary J. BligePageantUSA National MissDuane Gazi-WhiteDMX

Shefik Named Certified Judge for Miss Fashion Week Pageant
Miss Fashion Week is a global organization, which promotes positive self-image, self-love, and self-confidence.

August 9, 2017 Judging

Media personality Shefik has been named a certified judge for the Miss Fashion Week pageant, where he will serve alongside a panel of esteemed judges. He will aid in the official judging for the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia contestants in Pennsylvania.

Tags: Miss Fashion Week PetitePlusPetiteModelsPennsylvania

Shefik Named Associate Judge for 23rd Annual Webby Awards
The New York Times proclaims the Webby Awards as "the Internet's highest honor".

May 13, 2019 Judging

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.

Tags: GoogleCBSMarvel EntertainmentNational Geographic PartnersMarvel

Shefik Named a Judge for NewFlex Youth Hair Show Princess Pageant 2018
NewFlex Youth Programs provides mentoring programs, workshops, trips, and academic management.

June 16, 2018 Judging

For the third year, media personality Shefik will participate in the annual NewFlex Youth Hair Show Princess Pageant, where he now returns as a judge for the pageant. In previous years, he was a featured role model on the runway, and a guest speaker.

Tags: RunwayNewFlex Youth Hair Show Princess PageantPageantPageant ExperienceFabian Morrison

Photo Credit: Tony Smith / Photo Illusions

Shefik Named a Judge for National American Miss Pageant
Those crowned will move on to the national pageant, to be held in Anaheim, California.

August 10, 2018 Judging

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.

Tags: Garden StateJudgesPanelState ContestantsNational American Miss Pageant

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

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