by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | The 2025 People's Choice Award
President and CEO, Broadway Grand Rapids Meghan Distel is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in arts management, community engagement, and marketing. As the President & CEO of Broadway Grand Rapids, she drives the organization’s vision, overseeing...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Owner, Kumon of Grand Rapids | Owner, Level Up Coaching and Consulting Bincy Sines is a West Michigan entrepreneur, educator, and financial coach with over 21 years of business leadership experience. At just 26 years old, she launched her tutoring center in Grand...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Founder & Owner | Happy Cat Cafe Kati Quarto is the founder and owner of Happy Cat Cafe, Grand Rapids’ first and only cat cafe. What began with a BuzzFeed article and a Kickstarter campaign in 2015 became a thriving downtown destination that has facilitated...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Owner | Michelle Krick Style Michelle Krick is the founder of Michelle Krick Style, where she helps women and men in Grand Rapids and beyond elevate their presence through personal style. With more than 30 years in corporate buying, Michelle’s expertise spans both...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
First Vice President, Talent & Culture Officer | Mercantile Bank Misti Lynn Stanton has served as a mentorship champion in the Grand Rapids community for over 35 years. Her mentorship and service background first took root when she worked at Grand Rapids Public...
