Our lives wouldn't be what they are without the stellar local establishments found around every corner of West Michigan, from the newly founded to the well-established and everything in between. Those local staples are what the West Michigan Woman Readers' Choice Awards are all about.
With categories reflective of sections of the magazine and website, the awards seek to highlight YOUR favorite local businesses and people who deserve to be recognized for the services and specialties they provide.
Earlier this fall, West Michigan Woman readers voted and rallied to have their voices heard—and the results are in. Keep reading to see our finalists and winners for the third annual Readers' Choice Awards.
*Categories with more than three businesses indicate a tie during the nomination period. Beneath the winner, remaining category finalists appear in alphabetical order.*
BEAUTY
Options for beauty services in West Michigan abound! We know from personal experience: Once you find your go-to professional who just "gets it," you'll be fiercely loyal. With beauty and aesthetic services being sources of self-care for many, it was necessary to recognize those establishments which make us feel like our best selves—from a haircut and a facial to that cosmetic procedure you've always wanted.
Day Spa
Design 1 Salon Spa | design1.com
Ethos Day Spa | ethosdayspa.com
Woodhouse Spa | facebook.com/woodhousegrandrapids
Hair Salon
Design 1 Salon Spa | design1.com
Lilith's Lair | lilithslairgr.com
Salon Re: | salonre.com
Nail Salon
POSH Nails & Spa | poshnails.net
Design 1 Salon Spa | design1.com
JV Nails & Spa | jvnailsandspa.business.site
Lash & Brow Services
Siren & Proper | sirenandproper.com
The Reckoning Studio | thereckoningstudio.com
Skinfluencer | skinfluencer.as.me
Wanderlux Salon + Spa | wanderluxgr.com
Plastic Surgery
Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery | bengtsoncenter.com
Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Dr. Ringler | stevenringlermd.com
Plastic Surgery Associates | psa-gr.com
Medical Spa
Beauty ReNew Aesthetics | mybeautyrenew.com
Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery | bengtsoncenter.com
Skin CoLAB | skincolab.com
Tattoo Studio
Honest to Goodness | htgtattoo.com
balm. | balmtattooing.com
Meeting House | @meetinghousetatu
WELLNESS
Prioritizing overall well-being through each of life's seasons is something West Michigan Woman has always taken seriously. Though wellness services come in a variety of forms and range across a plethora of providers, they all have one thing in common: Each helps women throughout the West Michigan community live their healthiest and happiest lives—whatever that looks like for them.
Physical Gym
YMCA | grymca.org
MVP Athletic Club | mvpsportsclubs.com
Valeo / Training | valeotraining.com
Boutique Fitness Studio
The Barre Code Grand Rapids | thebarrecode.com/mi-grand-rapids-grhh/
CKO Kickboxing | ckokickboxing.com/mi-grand-rapids
Valeo / Training | valeotraining.com
Nutritional Services
Born Clinic | bornclinic.com
DBC Natural Holistic Health Center, PLLC | drdenboer.com
Harmonic Wellness Centre | harmonicwellnesscentre.com
Cannabis & CBD Provisionary
Pharmhouse Wellness | pharmhousewellness.com
CBD Store of Michigan | cbdstoremi.com
Fluresh | fluresh.com
Women's Health Clinics & Services
Grand Rapids Women's Health | grandrapidswomenshealth.com
Harmonic Wellness Centre | harmonicwellnesscentre.com
true. Women's Health | truewomenshealth.com
Women's+ Health Collective | whcollective.com
Mental Health Services
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | pinerest.org
THE PLAYGROUNDgr | theplaygroundgr.org
Wedgwood Christian Services | wedgwood.org
Addiction Services
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | pinerest.org
Sanford Behavioral Health | sanfordbehavioralhealth.com
Wedgwood Christian Services | wedgwood.org
Holistic Care Center
Harmonic Wellness Centre - Hollie Schipper, ND | harmonicwellnesscentre.com
Integrative Wellness Grand Rapids - Carrie Dennie, ND, RAc | integrativewellnessgr.com
Natural Health Improvement Center | nhicwestmi.com
Chiropractic Care
Rise Wellness Chiropractic | risewellnesschiro.com
Kooistra Chiropractic Clinic | kooistrachiropractic.com
The Chiropractic Doctors | bestgrandrapidschiropractor.com
Dermatology
Dermatology Associates of West Michigan | myskindoctors.com
West Michigan Dermatology | westmichiganderm.com
Wolverine Dermatology | wolverinedermatology.com
Dentistry
Great Lakes Dental Care | greatlakesdentalcare.com
616 Dental Studio | 616dentalstudio.com
Brian S. Nylaan, DDS | nylaandental.com
Optometry
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology | seeitclear.com
Cascade Ophthalmology, PC | cascadeeyes.com
Premier Family Eyecare | premierfamilyeyes.com
Veterinary
C-SNIP | csnip.org
Cottonwood Veterinary Center | cottonwoodvetcenter.com
Family Friends Veterinary Hospital | familyfriendsvet.com
BUSINESS & CAREER
West Michigan Woman is passionate about empowering women to be firm in their determination to break the mold and succeed in business. Whether it's returning to the professional workforce after years away, breaking into a traditionally male-dominated industry, fostering mentor/mentee relationships or finding the right developer for your ecommerce website, these businesses, institutions and associations help make "dream careers" our everyday realities.
Professional Association
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce | grandrapids.org
Inforum | inforummichigan.org
SWAN - Strong Women Arise Network | swansuccess.com
Continuing Education
Grand Valley State University | gvsu.edu
Cornerstone University | cornerstone.edu
Grand Rapids Community College | grcc.edu
Skilled Trade Education
Grand Rapids Community College | grcc.edu
West Michigan Construction Institute | wmcinstitute.com
Wedgwood Christian Services | wedgwood.org
Law Firm
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP | wnj.com
Coonen Law, PLLC | coonen-law.com
Mika Meyers PLC | mikameyers.com
Sadek Law PLC | sadeklawplc.com
Insurance Agency
Great Lakes Insurance & Financial Services Agency | glibrokers.com
BHS Insurance | bhsins.com
The Insurance Group - Stacy Segrist Kamphuis | Doug Kamphuis | the-insurance-group.com
Accounting Services
Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors | hungerfordnichols.com
4K Accounting Services | 4kaccounting.com
Symmetrical Solutions | symmetrical-solutions.com
IT Services
TIE: Kinetix Technology Services | kinetixinc.com & Rehmann | rehmann.com
Business System Solutions | bssconsulting.com
Millenia Technologies | mtvoip.com
PERSONAL FINANCE
It can be overwhelming to know what choices to make in relation to our personal finances, especially when taking on endeavors for the first time like buying a home, transitioning a loved one into a retirement community, ensuring your estate is in order and more. That's where these professionals come in! No matter the occasion or situation, knowing who you can trust with your finances is paramount.
Financial Advisor
Abby Lininger – Drake Financial Group - Primerica | drakefg.com
Daniel Kempker – Baird Private Wealth Management | kkcp.bairdwealth.com/team/daniel-kempker
Growtrust Partners | growtrust.com
Bank
Huntington Bank | huntington.com
Fifth Third Bank | 53.com
United Bank | unitedbank4u.com
Mortgage Lending
Lake Michigan Credit Union | lmcu.org
Treadstone Funding | treadstonemortgage.com
VanDyk Mortgage | vandykmortgage.com
Credit Union
Lake Michigan Credit Union | lmcu.org
Adventure Credit Union | adventurecu.org
Consumers Credit Union | consumerscu.org
Estate Planning
Mika Meyers PLC | mikameyers.com
CBH Attorneys & Counselors | cbhattorneys.com
Coonen Law, PLLC | coonen-law.com
Divorce Attorney
Mika Meyers PLC | mikameyers.com
Debra Colletti – Colletti & Mobilia PC | collettiandmobilia.com
Thacker Sleight PC | thackersleight.com
STYLE
Whether it's your favorite sweater, those handmade earrings you pull out for special occasions or that perfect gift for someone special, West Michigan's boutiques and talented artisans create and offer unique goods that match our vibes to a T. Because we know self-expression so often shines through one's personal style, we encourage you to make bold choices in the name of honoring your true self.
Women's Clothing Boutique
Gina's Boutique | ginasgr.com
A.K. Rikk's | akrikks.com
Leigh's | leighsfashions.com
Children's Boutique
Pink Lemonade | pinklemonademi.com
Hopscotch Children's Store | hopscotchstore.com
Tip Toes | shoptiptoes.com
Men's Boutique
Fitzgerald's Men's Store | fitzs.com
A.K. Rikk's | akrikks.com
Glik's | gliks.com
Bridal Boutique
Renee Austin Wedding | reneeaustinwedding.com
Second Dance Bridal & Formal Consignment | seconddancegr.com
Spring Sweet | springsweet.com
True Society – Grand Rapids | facebook.com/truesocietygrandrapids
Shoe Store
Mieras Family Shoes | mierasfamilyshoes.com
Borr's Shoes and Accessories | borrs.com
VanHoecks Footwear | vanhoecks.com
Jeweler
DeVries Jewelers | devriesjewelers.com
Almassian Jewelers | almassianjewelers.com
Preusser Jewelers | preusserjewelers.com
Consignment or Sustainable Boutique
Gild the Lily | shopgildthelily.com
Rock Paper Scissors Consignment Boutique | rpsconsign.com
Wearforward | wear-forward.com
Shopping District
Downtown Holland | downtownholland.com
Breton Village | cwdrealestate.com/great-spaces/breton-village
Uptown | uptowngr.com
TRAVEL
What's better than a good getaway? Most would argue: not much! Like you, the West Michigan Woman team are fans of the many exhilarating and rejuvenating experiences found all throughout West Michigan and beyond. From weekends spent enjoying art-centric events to soaking up the simplicity and stillness of a quaint waterfront destination, our state and region offer an abundance of opportunities for exploration.
Hotel
Amway Grand Plaza | amwaygrand.com
Canopy by Hilton | facebook.com/canopygrandrapids
JW Marriott Grand Rapids | facebook.com/ilovethejw
Resort
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa | grandtraverseresort.com
Crystal Mountain | crystalmountain.com
Grand Hotel | grandhotel.com
Bed & Breakfast
The Inn at Black Star Farms | blackstarfarms.com/inn
Peaches Bed and Breakfast | peachesinn.com
Wickwood Inn | wickwoodinn.com
Golf Course
Egypt Valley Country Club | egyptvalley.com
Pilgrim's Run Golf Club | pilgrimsrun.com
Thousand Oaks Golf Club | thousandoaksgolf.com
Weekend Getaway
Traverse City | traversecity.com
Grand Haven | visitgrandhaven.com
Ludington | pureludington.com
Saugatuck/Douglas | saugatuck.com
Travel Agency
Witte Travel & Tours | wittetravel.com
Cruise Planners – Lori Visser, VTA | globespinnertravel.com
Edgewood Travel – Meredith Rothouse | edgewoodtravel.com/team/meredith-rothouse
Arts Attraction
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | meijergardens.org
ArtPrize | artprize.org
Grand Rapids Art Museum | artmuseumgr.org
Family-Friendly Attraction
John Ball Zoo | jbzoo.org
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park | boulderridgewap.com
Grand Rapids Children's Museum | grcm.org
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | meijergardens.org
Outdoor Attraction
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | meijergardens.org
Blandford Nature Center | blandfordnaturecenter.org
John Ball Zoo | jbzoo.org
Sports Attraction
West Michigan Whitecaps | milb.com/west-michigan
Grand Rapids Griffins | griffinshockey.com
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park | msports.org
HOME
The old saying "home is where the heart is" rings true for a reason. Your abode is your own personal shelter from the storm, where milestones happen and where memories are always being made. Thankfully, whether you're planting spring flowers for the garden, are on the hunt for the perfect accent chair, or are seeking a designer to create your dream dwelling, these West Michigan establishments have you covered.
Realtor/Real Estate Agent
Kristin Siebers – City2Shore | kristinsiebers.city2shore.com
Brandon Snellink – RE/MAX | brandonsnellink.remax-michigan.com
Megan Hill – EXP Realty LLC | exprealty.com
Stacey Czarnopis – Charter Properties | charterpropertiesgr.com/agent/stacey-czarnopis
Home Decor
Delight In Designs | delightindesigns.com
Commune | @commune_gr
Kathryn Chaplow COLLECT | kathrynchaplowcollect.com
Mason Jones | masonjonesshops.com
Furniture
Talsma Furniture | talsmafurniture.com
Huizen's Furniture | huizensfurniture.com
Klingman's Furniture & Design | klingmans.com
Flooring
DeGraaf Interiors | degraafinteriors.com
Rockford Floor Covering | rockfordfloorcoveringmi.com
West Michigan Flooring | westmiflooring.com
Interior Design
Katelynn Scott – Decorating Den Interiors | katelynnscott.decoratingden.com
Evolve Organizing Solutions | evolveorganizingsolutions.com
Kathryn Chaplow Interior Design | kathrynchaplow.com
Residential Contractor/Home Builder
DeHaan Homes | dehaanhomes.com
Lanser Construction | [email protected]
Snowden Builders | snowdenbuilders.com
Interior Renovation Services
Grand Rapids Construction, LLC | grandrapidsconstruction.com
Amber Valley Construction | ambervalleyconstruction.com
HWC Homeworks Corp. | hwchomeworks.com
PK Building Remodeling, LLC | pkbuildingremodeling.com
Kitchen Remodeling
Shelly's Kitchens & Designs | shellyskitchens.com
HWC Homeworks Corp. | hwchomeworks.com
TruKitchens | trukitchens.com
Landscape & Outdoor Design
Harder & Warner Landscapes and Boutique Gardens | harderandwarner.com
Hilbrands Landscape Management, Inc. | 616.942.9591
Kappes Landscapes | kappeslandscapes.com
Greenhouse
Countryside Greenhouse | countrysidegreenhouse.com
Koetsier's Greenhouse | koetsiers.com
Motman's Greenhouses | motmansgreenhouses.net
Cleaning Services
Clean Bee Home Services | cleanbeehomeservices.com
Pinnacle Cleaning Services | pinnaclean.com
Sparkle & Shine Cleaning Services of West Michigan | sparkleandshinecleaningservices.net
Handyman Services
Mr. Handyman of Greater Grand Rapids | mrhandyman.com/greater-grand-rapids
Overbuilt Construction Co. | overbuiltco.com
PK Building Remodeling, LLC | pkbuildingremodeling.com
Organizing Services
JJ Organizational Design | jjorganizeme.com
Evolve Organizing Solutions | evolveorganizingsolutions.com
West Michigan Organizing Company | westmiorganizingco.com
Plumber
Godwin Plumbing & Hardware | godwinplumbing.com
Canfield Plumbing & Heating | canfieldph.com
McDonald Plumbing | mcdonaldplumbing.com
Electrician
Cherry Valley Plumbing & Electrical | cherryvalleype.com
Accent Electric | 616.361.5140
Webb Electric of Grand Rapids | facebook.com/webbelectric
HVAC Services
Vredevoogd Heating & Cooling | vredevoogd.com
ACR Heating and Cooling | acrheatingandcooling.com
R & R Mechanical Services | rrmechanicalsvs.com
Car Dealership
Fox Motors | foxmotors.com
Borgman Ford Mazda | borgmanmazda.com
Sparta Chevrolet | spartachevy.com
Automotive Repair Shop
Christian Brothers Automotive | cbac.com
Arie Nol Auto Center | arienol.com
Ronda Auto Centers | rondaautocenters.com
Pet Boarding
Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa | whiskerspetresort.com
Camp Bow Wow | campbowwow.com
Eddie and Barkus | eddieandbarkusholland.com
Lazy K Kennels | lazykkennels.com
Pet Grooming
Fido & Stitch | fidoandstitch.com
The Hound Dog Pet Grooming | facebook.com/thehounddoggr
Tiffany's Pet Spot | tiffanyspetspot.com
FOOD & DRINK
You could throw a dart at a map of West Michigan and chances are it's going to land on one of the many beyond delicious bars, restaurants, coffee shops and more found throughout the region. It's true: There's always something new to try—from brews, brunch food and Bordeaux blends to the farm fresh and fancy. We'll raise a glass to that!
Farmers Market
Fulton Street Market | fultonstreetmarket.org
Holland Farmers Market | hollandfarmersmarket.com
Rockford Farmers Market | rockford.mi.us
Winery
St. Julian Winery | stjulian.com
Hudsonville Winery | hudsonvillewinery.com
Kayla Rae Cellars | kaylaraecellars.com
Michigan Wine Company | michiganwineco.com
Brewery
Founders Brewing Co. | foundersbrewing.com
Brewery Vivant | breweryvivant.com
New Holland Brewing | newhollandbrew.com
Distillery
Long Road Distillers | longroaddistillers.com
Eastern Kille Distillery | easternkille.com
Wise Men Distillery | wisemendistillery.com
Brunch
Anna's House | annashouseus.com
Morning Belle | morningbellebrunch.com
Terra GR | terragr.com
Fine Dining
Leo's Seafood & Restaurant Bar | leosrestaurant.com
Bowdie's Chophouse | bowdieschophouse.com
MDRD | amwaygrand.com/dining/mdrd
Farm-to-Table Dining
Terra GR | terragr.com
Café Mamo | cafemamo.com
grove | groverestaurant.com
Vegan/Vegetarian Dining
The Green Well | thegreenwell.com
Gaia House | gaiahousecafe.com
Stella's Lounge | stellaslounge.com
The Unicorn Tavern | theunicorntavern.com
Casual Dining
Butcher's Union | butchersuniongr.com
Butcher Block Social | butcherblocksocial.com
Seventy-Six Restaurant | seventysixholland.com
Coffee Shop
Madcap Coffee | madcapcoffee.com
Herman's Boy | hermansboy.com
Last Mile Cafe | lastmile.cafe
Juice & Smoothie Bar
Fruition | thefruitionlife.com
Good Judy's Market & Juice Bar | drinkgoodjudys.com
Sip Organic Juice Bar | siporganicjuicebar.com
Cocktail Bar
SIDEBARGR | sidebargrandrapids.com
Buffalo Traders Lounge | buffalotraderslounge.com
Drip Drop Cocktail Room | dripdropcocktailroom.com
Obstacle No.1 | obstacleholland.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
We know firsthand how much goes into planning a special event and how every detail eventually comes together. No matter if you're planning a company retreat, baby shower, wedding, retirement celebration or otherwise, the special event experts in West Michigan are always willing to put their best foot forward to ensure the vision for your occasion comes to life.
Event Planner
Pineapple Punch Events | pineapplepunchevents.com
Destination Consultants | destinationconsultants.com
Special Occasions, LLC | specialoccasionsmi.com
Intimate Event Space (Capacity under 50)
The Goei Center | thegoeicenter.com
Glass House | glasshouse.community
West End GR | westendgr.com
Special Event or Wedding Venue (Capacity of 50 and up)
The Goei Center | thegoeicenter.com
The High Five GR | thehighfivegr.com
Wildwood Family Farms | wildwoodfamilyfarms.com
Catering Services
Gilmore Catering | gilmore-catering.com
Kangaroo Kitchen and Catering | kangarookitchengr.com
KJ Catering | kjcatering.net
Rental Services
Cascade Rental Center | cascaderental.com
B-n-T Tents Inc. | bnttents.com
Special Occasions, LLC | specialoccasionsmi.com
Florist
Eastern Floral | easternfloral.com
Kennedy's Flowers & Gifts | kennedyfloral.com
Posh Petals | poshpetalsfloral.com
Photographer
Elise Kutt – Mod Bettie Portrait Boutique | modbettie.com
Deb Oliviaria – Oliviara Multi Media | oliviaramultimedia.com
Michael Buck – M-Buck Studio, LLC | mbuckstudio.com
Event Entertainment
Brena | brenaband.com
Adrian Butler (AB) | everythingab.com
QC Event Sound | facebook.com/qceventsound
Courtesy of West Michigan Woman.
This article originally appeared in the Dec '23/Jan '24 issue of West Michigan Woman.