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

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

Shelley Irwin is the Host and Producer for\u00a0The Shelley Irwin Show<\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n

Irwin has also been named among the 200 Most Powerful Business Leaders in West Michigan by\u00a0Crain\u2019s Grand Rapids Business<\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n

Press Release: \u2018West Michigan Woman\u2019 Names Shelley Irwin Recipient of 2026 Legacy of Brilliance Award<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Video: 2026 Legacy of Brilliance: Shelley Irwin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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2025 Legacy of Brilliance Recipient<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Michelle Rabideau, CFRE, MPA<\/h4>

Press Release: 'West Michigan Woman' Names Michelle Rabideau, CFRE, MPA Recipient of 2025 Legacy of Brilliance Award.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Video: 2025 Legacy of Brilliance: Michelle Rabideau, CFRE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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2024 Legacy of Brilliance Recipient<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Christy Buck<\/h4>

Press Release: 'West Michigan Woman' Names Christy Buck Recipient of 2024 Legacy of Brilliance Award.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Video: 2024 Legacy of Brilliance: Christy Buck<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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2023 Legacy of Brilliance Recipient<\/h3><\/div>\n
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Diana Sieger<\/h4>

Press Release: 'West Michigan Woman' Names Diana Sieger Recipient of First-Ever Legacy of Brilliance Award<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Video: 2023 Legacy of Brilliance: Diana Sieger<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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