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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: Michelle ObamaAdam DriverTaylor SwiftYoko OnoAmber Ruffin

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 45th Annual Telly Awards
This year, Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries from 56 countries, including Sweden, Spain, Greece, and Korea.

May 21, 2024 Judging

Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television across all screens, has announced its 45th annual winners. Winners include ESPN, Calvin Klein, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, NASA, Drake, Ludacris, Barbie, Walmart, and Sesame Workshop.

Tags: WinnersThe Michael J. Fox FoundationTelevisaUnivisionESPNCalvin Klein

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 16th Annual Shorty Awards
What happens on social media can change the world, create new stars, and ignite global movements.

May 22, 2024 Judging

Shefik returns as an official judge for the 16th Annual Shorty Awards. This year's winners and honorees included campaigns by Chicago Bulls, Google, Adobe, Samsung Electronics America, Marriott Bonvoy, State Farm, Peacock, Microsoft, Crayola, and Zenith.

Tags: LenovoMicrosoftAl Jazeera DigitalHiltonNickelodeon

Sir Shefik Receives Citation Award from Carrié Solages of Nassau County Legislature
Nassau County Legislature is the lawmaking body of Nassau County, New York.

June 15, 2024 Accolades

On the occasion of the 4th Annual Elmont Juneteenth Celebration Festival, County Legislator Solages honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Citation Award from Nassau County Legislature.

Tags: Equestrian Order of Michael ArchangelPresident Joe BidenUnited NationsCarrié SolagesRoyal Order of the Golden Fire Dog

Sir Shefik Receives Certificate of Recognition from Town of Hempstead, New York in 2024
The Town of Hempstead is the largest of the three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York.

June 15, 2024 Accolades

On the occasion of the 4th Annual Elmont Juneteenth Celebration Festival, representatives from the Town of Hempstead, New York honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Certificate of Recognition.

Tags: Domestic Violence AwarenessAnna's House ShelterTown of Hempstead, New YorkWomen's EmpowermentAutism Awareness

Sir Shefik Receives Citation Award from Michaelle C. Solages of New York State Assembly
A Great State is only as great as the citizens who give exemplary services to their community.

June 15, 2024 Accolades

On the occasion of the 4th Annual Elmont Juneteenth Celebration Festival, Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Citation Award from New York State Assembly.

Tags: Women's EmpowermentDomestic Violence AwarenessAutism AwarenessDouble XXposureEquestrian Order of Michael Archangel

Shefik Celebrates 8-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
The radio show has amassed over 1 million enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 4, 2024 Announcements

Since its debut on July 4, 2016, the nationally syndicated, terrestrial radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", as well as its accompanying website, has won over 40 industry awards. The website serves as a conduit for discussion of the show.

Tags: Mohegan SunRadioUnited StatesCanada8-Year Anniversary

Sir Shefik Receives President's Lifetime Achievement Award from President Biden
The United States relies on volunteers investing their time and talent to resolve the most pressing issues of our times.

October 6, 2024 Accolades

The President's Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Sir Shefik was honored for his charitable work throughout his impressive life.

Tags: President George W. BushRoyal Order of the Golden Fire DogUnited StatesUnited Nations Economic and Social CouncilEquestrian Order of Michael Archangel

Sir Shefik Receives Proclamation from New York State Senate and Senator Kevin Thomas
A Great State is only as great as those individuals who perform exemplary service on behalf of their community.

October 26, 2024 Accolades

On the occasion of the 50th Annual Harambee Festival presented by Harambee Dallas, New York State Senator Kevin Thomas honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Proclamation from New York State Senate.

Tags: Harambee DallasVoices of UnityNew York State SenateHarambeeSovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan

Sir Shefik Receives Citation Award from Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and Village of Hempstead, New York
Incorporated Village of Hempstead is a village located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York.

October 26, 2024 Accolades

On the occasion of the 50th Annual Harambee Festival presented by Harambee Dallas, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Citation Award from Village of Hempstead, New York.

Tags: Incorporated Village of HempsteadHarambeeDomestic Violence AwarenessAutism AwarenessMental Health Awareness

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards
Shorty Impact Awards is an international awards program dedicated to honoring the most purposeful and impactful work.

November 21, 2024 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an official judge for the 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards. This year's winners include Sony Pictures Animation, 7-Eleven, NBCUniversal, Justice Defense Fund, FOX Sports, J.P Morgan Wealth Management, and Walgreens.

Tags: FOX SportsAutism SpeaksMaxJustice Defense FundComic Relief US

Shefik Appointed Local Lead of NASA Space Apps Yonkers
NASA International Space Apps Challenge is the world's largest annual global hackathon, across more than 160 countries.

June 11, 2025 Announcements

Sir Shefik Macauley is an Emmy Award winner and a long-time resident of Yonkers, New York. He was officially appointed as Managing Director and Local Lead of NASA Space Apps Yonkers, which is a host city event for NASA International Space Apps Challenge.

Tags: Yonkers, New YorkSpecial EnvoyGovernor Andy BeshearNASANASA International Space Apps Challenge

NASA Space Apps Yonkers Officially Opens for 2025 Event Registration
After the hackathon, project submissions are judged by NASA and space agency experts.

August 13, 2025 Events

Registration for the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge is now open. Join NASA Space Apps Yonkers on October 4–5, 2025 in Yonkers, New York at YWCA Yonkers, and be a part of the largest annual global hackathon. There is no cost to participate.

Tags: NASA Space Apps YonkersNASAThe Paul Aarrington GroupNASA International Space Apps ChallengeYWCA Yonkers

NASA Space Apps Yonkers Partners with Royal House of Ghassan for 2025 Global Innovation Challenge
The 2025 theme, "Learn, Launch, Lead", invites participants of all ages to collaborate.

August 13, 2025 Announcements

Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan is a cultural institution with ancient roots in the Middle East, recognized by Lebanon through presidential decree and holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Tags: Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of GhassanNASAScienceTechnologyNASA Space Apps Yonkers

NASA Space Apps Yonkers Partners with Royal Ghassanid Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2025 Global Innovation Challenge
The 2025 theme, "Learn, Launch, Lead", invites participants of all ages to collaborate.

September 5, 2025 Announcements

Royal Ghassanid Academy of Arts and Sciences is a high academic institution, with representation in Lebanon, Jordan, Brazil, United States, and Canada. Its purpose is to congregate scholars to promote culture in all its manifestations and expressions.

Tags: YWCANASA Space Apps YonkersYonkers, New YorkScienceNASA International Space Apps Challenge

Sir Shefik Receives Proclamation from New York State Senate and Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins proclaimed October 4, 2025 as Sir Shefik Macauley Day.

October 4, 2025 Accolades

On the occasion of the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge presented by NASA Space Apps Yonkers, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins honored philanthropist and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Proclamation from New York State Senate.

Tags: Sir Shefik Macauley DayMayor Mike SpanoEquestrian Order of Michael ArchangelNew York State SenateUnited Nations

Emmy Award Winner Sir Shefik Makes His Carnegie Hall Debut
Shefik's debut at Carnegie Hall is part of the 4th Season of "Sound Espressivo and Price Attractions Gala".

November 24, 2025 Appearances

Shefik is media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven, whose work spans television, technology, science, and the arts. He recently earned an Emmy Award for his role as Technical Production Manager with NBC and Peacock.

Tags: NASA Space Apps YonkersPrice AttractionsUnited NationsPresident Joe BidenVirtual Concert Halls

Award-Winning "Kemet: One Nation, Many Journeys" PSA Highlights Black History Month
Emmy Award winner Sir Shefik Macauley is a Producer of the PSA that pays homage to the United States Semiquincentennial.

February 1, 2026 Announcements

Joe Young is sharing a powerful message of history and unity through "Kemet: One Nation, Many Journeys", filmed at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The PSA is part of a campaign that draws focus on America's immigrant history that spans 250 years.

Tags: KemetImmigrantsAmerica250ImmigrationSovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan

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