Recent Brilliance Awards Finalists 2020 Articles
Senior Director of Leadership Giving Make-A-Wish Michigan Brilliant Champion of Service Ellie carries the torch for many fundraising initiatives that have grown to be record-breaking under her leadership. These funds are vital to Make-A-Wish’s mission and without the...
Personal Chef & Registered Dietitian Jenny with the Good Eats + Grand Rapids Community College Brilliant Emerging Leader Jenn always had a passion for food—from how it’s grown, to cooking techniques, nutritional content and how it relates to chronic diseases. She...
President and Founder Reagan Marketing + Design, LLC Brilliant Entrepreneur Nearly 30 years ago, Mary set out to take charge of her professional life, launching Reagan Marketing + Design, LLC (RM+D) as a one-woman business. Today, she continues to lead a successful...
CEO/President Grand Rapids Downtown Market Brilliant Connector Mimi has facilitated creation of jobs and startup businesses, encouraged small business owners to take a leap of faith and pursue their dreams, and helped a lot of dreams become reality by connecting...
Adjunct Professor (CIM) | Marketing Director (WMSBF) Culinary Institute of Michigan | Muskegon Food Alliance/Muskegon Food Hub | West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Brilliant Champion of Service Rose lives and breathes to serve the West Michigan community and...
REALTOR® / Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate JH Realty Partners /Gordon Group Brilliant Connector Despite working in a competitive field, when Michelle sees a need for something or that someone has need, she will make it her business to find out who can help and...
Director of Operations Full Circle Care Brilliant Champion of Service Starting out as a direct-care worker, today Marissa leads a new path toward a different care model for young adults with severe disabilities, and their families. This strategy brings parents,...
Executive Director Customer Experience Brilliant Team Player Throughout Lisa’s 40-year journey with Consumers Energy, she’s remained a champion for people, leading with a heart of service that ensures the team crosses the finish line together. Lisa offers thoughtful,...
Psychologist Pine Rest Mental Health Services Brilliant Social Change Agent Dr. Charmeka Newton is a psychologist at Pine Rest Mental Health Services and faculty member at Western Michigan University. Outside of her work at Pine Rest and in the classroom, she...
Shareholder Kreis Enderle Hudgins & Borsos, PC Brilliant Tenacity At age 16, Bobbi found herself in a predicament: pregnant with little support. Despite the challenges, Bobbi finished high school, attended college and put herself through law school. Years later,...