Shefik Wins Communicator Award In 2018 For His Syndicated Radio Show

The winners of the 24th Annual Communicator Awards have officially been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). With over 6,000 entries received from across the United States and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals.

Media personality Shefik, a native of New York, has won an award in the 2018 competition for his nationally syndicated terrestrial radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation" (http://invocation.co). One Communicator Award of Distinction was presented to the radio show itself (under the category "Productions / Programs / News - Program").

In 2017, one Communicator Award of Excellence was presented to the radio show again (under the category "Productions / Programs / News - Program"), and an additional Communicator Award of Excellence was presented to the show's website at invocation.co (under the category "Websites - General - Entertainment"). The Communicator Award of Excellence is the highest honor that can be bestowed. This now brings the grand total to three Communicator Awards won overall.

Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by AIVA, a 600+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts, dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. Current AIVA membership represents a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms, including PureMatter, Condé Nast, Disney, Republica, Sesame Workshop, MTV, Starbucks, Time Inc., Tribal DDB, Yahoo!, and many others.

"We are extremely proud to recognize the work received for the 24th Annual Communicator Awards. This year's class of entries embodies the ever-evolving marketing and communications industry," noted Derek Howard, Director at Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). "On behalf the Academy members, I'd like to applaud the entrants this season for their dedication to producing outstanding content, as they continue to push the envelope of creativity."

"For the second consecutive year, I am proud of the work that led to win another Communicator Award," says Shefik. "Once again, thank you to my team for all of their efforts."

The award-winning audio entry of "Shefik presents Invocation" is as follows:

• "Songs to Invoke Death":This particular episode (about "Death"), which is the 29th episode of the radio show, features 2-time Grammy Award winner Laurence Juber (Lead Guitarist, Paul McCartney & Wings (1978 - 1981)); publicist Angelo Ellerbee (President and CEO, Double XXposure); attorney Robert Siano, Esq.; and artist and party promoter Michael Alig, who served almost 17 years in prison for manslaughter; as well as messages from Billy Sherwood of the legendary progressive rock band YES; and Grammy Award winner Gerald Alston (Lead Singer, The Manhattans). Production Crew: Shefik (Executive Producer, Host and Writer), Frank McIntyre (Writer), Seth Wells (Production Assistant), Dominick Rienzi (Production Assistant), Neddy Smith (Production Assistant), Pati Sands (Production Assistant), Abdul Wells (Production Assistant).

"The idea Shefik had for the show was unique, to say the least, and I didn't know what to expect," says attorney Robert Siano, Esq. "Shefik made me feel like we were having a normal conversation, and it worked. He's a pro, and 'Invocation' will be recognized as some of his finest work."

"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.

About Shefik

Currently celebrating over 20 years in the entertainment and technology industries, Shefik (http://shefik.info) is an accomplished industry insider, who has appeared on MTV, SiriusXM, PBS, network television, and in print media, as well as internationally on TRT World (Turkey). He has held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, MTV World, Merck, and Wolters Kluwer. A seasoned pro in social media with a career background as a Lead Architect and Senior Web Developer, Shefik is on the cutting edge of new media. As a videographer and producer, his work has been featured in television broadcasts and video productions for TIME magazine, The Washington Center, "Unsung" (TV One), and Broadway World. Additionally, his photography has been featured in print and online publications, such as Daily Mail (United Kingdom), Harvard Kennedy School Magazine, Playbill, and China Press, as well as over 100 other websites in China. He is currently the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation".

About 'Shefik presents Invocation'

Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation" (http://invocation.co), the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on 21 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Additionally, all interview segments are shot on video and distributed internationally via outlets, such as Amazon (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan). Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.coserves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.