AVA Digital Awards announced winners for the 2017 international awards competition. There were about 2,500 entries from throughout the United States, Canada, and 16 other countries.
Media personality Shefik, a native of New York, has won a total of five awards in the competition for his nationally-syndicated terrestrial radio show, Shefik presents Invocation. Four AVA Digital Gold Awards were presented to the radio show itself (under the category "Audio Production/Radio: Program"), and one AVA Digital Platinum Award was presented to the show's website at invocation.co (under the category "Web-Based Production: Website - Business to Consumer"). The AVA Digital Platinum Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed.
AVA Digital Awards recognizes outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design, and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communication. Judges are industry professionals, who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence, and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.
AVA Digital Awards is sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization consists of several thousand production, marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, and freehand professionals. AMCP administers recognition programs, provides judges, and rewards outstanding achievement and service to the profession. As part of its mission, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of creative professionals, who contribute their unique talents to public services and charitable organizations.
"It is truly an honor to have my work acknowledged by my peers," says Shefik. "'Invocation' is an exploration of life, the discovery of understanding, and the fulfillment of destiny. There is so much more that I plan to achieve with this platform."
The award-winning episode of Shefik presents Invocation is as follows:
- "Songs to Invoke Faith": This particular episode, which is the 9th episode of the show, features Grammy Award winner Gerald Alston (Lead Singer, The Manhattans); entertainment manager Mitch Weiss (Co-Author, "The Business of Broadway" and Former Manager, Village People); actress Perri Gaffney (Co-Author, "The Business of Broadway"); actress and journalist Amelia Moore; recording artist Sunni of Blush; physician and surgeon Dr. Hassan Tetteh; and Shanna Marie Wallace (CEO, Mind Yard New York). Production Crew: Shefik (Executive Producer, Host and Writer), Frank McIntyre (Writer), Kojoe Fante (Production Assistant), Abdul Wells (Production Assistant), Mokay Kamara (Production Assistant).
"Thank you so very much for the opportunity to be a part of 'Invocation'," says Grammy Award winner Gerald Alston (Lead Singer, The Manhattans). "Faith and prayers will always carry you. This is just the beginning. You have so much to look forward to. May God's blessings continue to shine on you!"
"It was a pleasure being interviewed and sharing my perspective about 'faith' on 'Shefik presents Invocation'," says recording artist Sunni of Blush. "Shefik is amazing and changing the game with his captivating show. Shefik, you deserve every award received! More success is most assuredly in your future. Thank you!"
Last Updated: June 16, 2017
