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Celebrating Brilliance

Engage with the West Michigan Woman Community!

 

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The Story of West Michigan Woman began in August 2002 with the launch of Serendipity Media, a publishing company rooted in the tour and travel sector. As our business grew, so did our passion for creating meaningful connections. This journey eventually led to the launch of West Michigan Woman in 2012, a publication designed to inspire and support professional women in our community.

A decade later, we're proud to have fostered a space where stories of resilience, growth, and achievement are shared. The Brilliance Awards were born from this mission. These awards celebrate the exceptional talent, spirit, and commitment of those who are dedicated to uplifting others and driving positive change. By recognizing women—and men—who elevate our community and excel in their fields, the Brilliance Awards honor the leaders who inspire us to reach higher.

Join us as we continue to celebrate the brilliance within our community.

 

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Photos by Arrae Photography | www.arraephotography.com

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Allison Kay Bannister
Allison Kay Bannister has been a West Michigan resident since 1987 and a professional writer since 2002. A GVSU alumna, she launched her own freelance writing business in 2017. Allison is a cookie connoisseur, word nerd, aspiring gardener, and metastatic breast cancer thriver who loves traveling in Michigan and beyond, and enjoys art, world cuisine, wine, music, and making homemade preserves.
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Ashley Ward
Ashley Ward is the Founder and CEO of W Talent Solutions, an executive recruiting firm based in Grand Rapids. A survivor of domestic violence, Ashley founded W Talent Solutions in 2017 with a mission to empower women experiencing domestic violence and now gives 10% of profits to the YWCA so that other women can have the same chance she did.
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Kirsetin Morello
Kirsetin Morello is a Michigan-based author, speaker, writer, travel-lover, wife and grateful mom of three boys. Read more about her at www.KirsetinMorello.com.
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Lizzie Williams
Lizzie Williams helps teams and organizations build community and connection through creative experiences, thoughtful communication, and values-based strategic alignment. She lives with her husband, their daughter, and her two teenage stepsons in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Josh Veal
Josh Veal is the managing editor of Revue—a Serendipity Media publication—and a former nonprofit reporter. He keeps in the know on local restaurants, breweries and venues through ample firsthand experience. Josh enjoys cocktails on the porch, graphic novels, social justice and biking through nature.
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Sarah Suydam
Sarah Suydam is the managing editor of West Michigan Woman and has called Grand Rapids home since 2013. A proud Detroit Lions fan since 1990, you can find her singing, traveling, being active with her dog, dancing around to One Direction and Fontaines D.C., and trying to slow down to notice the little things.