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 Society": This particular episode, which is the 11th episode of the show, features actor and comedian Jason Stuart (The Birth of a Nation); Mathew Knowles (Founder and CEO, Music World Entertainment); and recording artist M.C. El Bee ("an invisible legend of hip-hop"); as well as messages from recording artist Sarah Dash of Labelle (and former member of Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles); recording artist Denise Wilkinson of the legendary Ladies of SKYY (formerly of the R&B/funk/disco band Skyy); recording artist Almighty Jahwel of the critically-acclaimed hip-hop group Son of Bazerk and No Self Control; along with archival footage by Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret of England. Production Crew: Shefik (Executive Producer, Host and Writer), Frank McIntyre (Writer), Neddy Smith (Production Assistant), Dominick Rienzi (Production Assistant), Mokay Kamara (Production Assistant).
"Shefik has created an original way of interviewing people that's bold and has depth," says actor and comedian Jason Stuart (The Birth of a Nation). "For me, it was an exciting experience to be on the cutting edge of this new kind of programing. I guess you can teach on old dog some new tricks."
Last Updated: August 30, 2017
