Recent Brilliance Awards Finalists Articles

Karen Tracey

Principal & Creative Director The Image Shoppe Brilliant Mentor Karen has been instrumental in The Image Shoppe’s path to be more inclusive and its support of women’s professional growth. She generously used her wisdom and professional experiences to mentor five...

Jennifer Hunt

Director of Public Policy Alzheimer’s Association Brilliant Champion of Service Among Jen’s service achievements is serving as a critical member of the team of advocates responsible for the successful passage of Michigan’s smoke free air law, which has protected...

Beca Velazquez-Publes

Director Urban Core Collective Brilliant Social Change Agent As the leader of the Urban Core Collective, Beca works tirelessly to unify communities of color and improve outcomes. Under her leadership, UCC strives to empower people and neighborhoods to overcome the...

Bill Jack

Shareholder Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Brilliant Best Supporting Man In a field where it takes intentional efforts to extinguish institutional barriers to women advancing in the ranks, Bill has been that standout champion for the achievement of women lawyers....

Bridget Clark Whitney

Founding CEO & Executive Director Kid’s Food Basket Brilliant Champion of Service Bridget's work at Kid's Food Basket has filled a need in our community and beyond and was only achieved because of her tenacity and unwillingness to give up. She continues to push...

Elise Kutt

Founder and Photographer Mod Bettie Portrait Boutique Brilliant Social Change Agent Mod Bettie is an empowering photography studio. Elise empowers women to love themselves for the beautifully imperfect person they are. Through #squadbettie, the online community she...

Amanda Wildman

Owner TruMedia Brilliant Mentor As a female entrepreneur in the male dominated technology industry, she is continually breaking barriers and changing stereotypes of what women are able to do in the construction field. She develops, coordinates and assists in...

Peaches McCahill

Founder McCahill Group Brilliant Woman of the Year Peaches has a proven track record of developing and operating profitable health and fitness programs and spas in a variety of corporate and private environments. Her passion for excellence is instilled in her growing...

Elizabeth McEwen

Communications and Development Coordinator Girls on the Run Kent and Muskegon counties Brilliant Champion of Service For 10 years, Beth worked with people with disabilities at Paws With a Cause, where she helped individuals find a furry "partner" to give them more...

Amy Acton

Executive Director Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Brilliant Social Change Agent In Amy’s 20 years of leadership, alongside a community who has rallied with her, she has uplifted and amplified the voices of the burn community, a group that has often been dismissed...