Facilities Manager Rockford Construction Brilliant Best Supporting Man Despite working in a male-dominated industry, Joel is dedicated to advocating for and empowering women. From day-to-day interactions to long-term projects, he takes the time to teach and share his...
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Michelle McKormick
Morning Show Host Cumulus Media Brilliant Mentor Michelle has spent most of her radio career here in Grand Rapids, where her name is a staple. Michelle continues to support charity events throughout the state while waking us up every morning with an engaging and fun...
2020 Award Finalists
The finalists of the 2020 Brilliance Awards are: Top Honorees Brilliant Woman of the Year: Georgia Everse, Co-founder and CEO for BravoEcho Inc.Tasha Blackmon, Chief Executive Officer, Cherry HealthMaranda, Director of Children and Family Services,...
2021 Award Finalists
Click here to vote for the 2021 West Michigan Woman People's Choice Brilliance Award. The finalists of the 2021 Brilliance Awards are: Brilliant Woman of the Year: Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., LLPhD, DBTC, Owner, Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health...
2022 Brilliance Award Finalists
The 2022 Brilliance Awards, an annual celebration of the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of those who tackle issues facing professional women, took place May 12 at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. As the West Michigan Woman community...
Tammy Born Huizenga, D.O.
February/March 2020
A Story of Grace: Tammy Born Huizenga, D.O.
It's contagious. From the moment Tammy Born Huizenga, D.O., first says "Hello," her enthusiasm, upbeat attitude, hopefulness, insatiable curiosity, and incessant desire to know, do, and be more are apparent. She lives, breathes and loves her occupation. Tammy, who...
Wham, Glam, Thank You Ma’am!
Farah Merhi, author of the recently published Inspire Your Home: Easy, Affordable Ideas to Make Every Room Glamorous and founder of Grand Rapids-based Inspire Me! Home Decor is adamant that a home should be a sanctuary offering its residents a sense of inner peace....
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An hour of story-telling and inspiration with West Michigan's most influential women. [insert image here] Bring your life in focus with the help of some of West Michigan’s most inspiring women! Join us for Beyond the Fold, an evening of story-telling, laughter...
Beyond the Fold
An hour of story-telling and inspiration with West Michigan's most influential women. Bring your life in focus with the help of some of West Michigan’s most inspiring women! Join us for Beyond the Fold, an evening of story-telling, laughter and inspiration. Our...