Vega Digital Awards is an international competition catered to all creative professionals who inspire through concept, writing, or design via traditional or electronic media.
"We wish to recognize the singular achievements of small and medium-sized web design and advertising companies, and the creative professionals who are the driving force behind the global digital communications industry," says Kenjo Ong, President at International Awards Associates (IAA). "We hope to find, encourage, and reward the newest and brightest stars emerging in the world of digital communications."
With over 1,500 submissions from 32 countries throughout the world, media personality Shefik, a native of New York, has won an Arcturus Award in the 2017 competition for the website of his internationally syndicated show, "Shefik presents Invocation". The award was presented under the category "Website: Entertainment".
The website features self-produced video content that highlights a kaleidoscope of notable personalities across various disciplines, such as 5-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick; drummer and musical director Abe Fogle (Rob Thomas, Alex Bugnon, Kelis, D'Angelo, Kool and the Gang, Guy); actor Jason Stuart ("The Birth of a Nation"); musician and bandleader Tito, Puente, Jr. (son of mambo legend Tito Puente); and actor Adam B. Shapiro (HBO's "The Normal Heart").
"Winning a Vega Award is a career milestone for recipients," Ong declares. "Only the best entries received recognition. We congratulate this year's winners and wish them great success."
Vega Digital Awards is administered and judged by IAA and a carefully selected panel of internationally recognized creative professionals. Entries in 200+ categories were rated according to rigorous standards. During the blind judging period, the panelists searched for and identified the most innovative and creative concepts, the strongest executions, and the highest quality in digital media. Winners were selected from a broad scope of categories, from broadcast and print, to social media and emerging platforms.
This year's Grand Jury Panel includes 37 renowned, experienced, and brand-new judges from 16 countries worldwide. Judges hail from leading companies in the creative and digital industry from all corners of the globe, and include professionals from such power brands as Grayling, DMG, McCann Worldgroup, Unicef, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, among others.
Numerous entries from international brands and top agencies from around the world were received for this year's award program. The amount of time and passion dedicated to producing such astonishing works is truly admirable. Entries submitted by agencies for companies and brands such as eBay, Toyota, Dell, Mercedes Stadium, LG, Welder Watch, Garmin Vivo, and Clash Royale are among some of the winners from this year's awards.
"It is an honor to be recognized among such household names," says Shefik. "I look forward to striving towards the next plateau of success for 'Shefik presents Invocation'."
"What an amazing human being you are — that wonderful spirit you are! Congratulations my friend," proclaims actor Charles Valentino (Scarecrow, "The Wiz" - 1st National Tour (1976) and Broadway Revival (1984)), who is also featured on the award-winning show's website and video content. "Thank you for inviting me to be a part of the experience. What an honor!"
"Shefik presents Invocation" is sponsored by Nyea's Party, who specializes in custom ballon decor for corporate and private events, as well as multicultural party supplies.
Last Updated: November 20, 2017
