{"id":12,"date":"2026-08-14T14:21:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmw2026.runengine.com\/brilliance-awards\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-08-24T13:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T13:46:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westmichiganwoman.com\/brilliance-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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2027 Brilliance Awards | April 22 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The Brilliance Awards recognize the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of those who tackle issues facing professional women. Focusing on nominees who are committed to creating positive change and excel in their fields, the Brilliance Awards shine a light on women and men within the West Michigan community who truly elevate others and blaze trails of inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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2026 Legacy of Brilliance<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Shelley Irwin |\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>The Shelley Irwin Show<\/em><\/p>\n

Shelley Irwin is the Host and Producer for\u00a0<\/span>The Shelley Irwin Show, a newsmagazine talk-show\u00a0on the local NPR\u00a0WGVU\u00a0affiliate Monday through Friday. She also hosts several public affairs TV programs, including Kalamazoo Lively Arts and Living West Michigan. Irwin is award winning in her profession, including five consecutive Gracie Allen Awards from American Women in TV and Radio for excellence as a program host. She was awarded the 2016 ATHENA Award, Rotary of Grand Rapids\u2019 Service Above Self Award, Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan\u2019s Chef Specialty Honoree and the 2024 Michigan Women Forward\u2019s Women of Achievement and Courage Award.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Irwin has also been named among the 200 Most Powerful Business Leaders in West Michigan by\u00a0Crain\u2019s Grand Rapids Business, in addition to the most 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan by Gemini Publications. Her community involvement extends from the Kent County Park Foundation to Hope Network, Circle Theatre and the YMCA, among others. Irwin has represented the U.S. in Long Distance Triathlon and Duathlon World Championships, and in her spare time, chases after her three four-legged\u00a0puppies.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Press Release: \u2018WEST MICHIGAN WOMAN\u2019 NAMES SHELLEY IRWIN RECIPIENT OF 2026 LEGACY OF BRILLIANCE AWARD<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Photos are by Arrae Photography |\u00a0www.arraephotography.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

View 2026 photo album here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\"It's always amazing to celebrate so many women and men who are doing wonderful things in our community of West Michigan!\"<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

-2023 Brilliance Awards Attendee<\/div>
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