by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
CEO | Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Vivian TerMaat is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, a council serving 6,000 girls across 30 counties in Michigan. Leading with a rare combination of business acumen, mission clarity, and deep community...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Founder & Executive Director | Rebecca’s Daughters Marie Lewis is the Founder and Executive Director of Rebecca’s Daughters, a certified life and health coach, Youth Specialist, and advocate dedicated to uplifting adolescents across West Michigan. As a former...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Vice President of Economic Growth | Grand Rapids Chamber As Vice President of Economic Growth at the Grand Rapids Chamber, Jenny Waugh leads initiatives that connect businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners to the resources, relationships, and opportunities...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Founder & CEO | LTrice Marketing & Consulting Latricia Trice is a trusted community connector who has built her career intentionally supporting the advancement and elevation of women, young adults, and professionals of color across West Michigan and beyond....
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
VP, Small Business Relationship Manager | Comerica Bank a division of Fifth Third Bank, N.A. Raquel Juarez is a relationship-driven leader dedicated to strengthening the West Michigan business community through meaningful connections. With over 20 years of experience...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Organizational Development Manager | Praxis Packaging Solutions Celeste Ross is a purpose-driven powerhouse dedicated to developing leaders and strengthening organizations across West Michigan. She serves as a Happiness Activator, HR and Organizational Development...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist | Answer Health Sarah Marilyn is a resilient, creative, and encouraging leader who brings heart, hustle, and a whole lot of storytelling magic to everything she does. A former journalist turned Senior Marketing and...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Owner, Kumon of Grand Rapids | Owner, Level Up Coaching and Consulting Bincy Sines is a West Michigan entrepreneur, educator, and financial coach with over 21 years of business leadership experience. At just 26 years old, she launched her tutoring center in Grand...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Founder & Owner | Happy Cat Cafe Kati Quarto is the founder and owner of Happy Cat Cafe, Grand Rapids’ first and only cat cafe. What began with a BuzzFeed article and a Kickstarter campaign in 2015 became a thriving downtown destination that has facilitated...
by Maggie Mutch | Mar 5, 2025 | Brilliance Awards Finalists 2026
Owner | Michelle Krick Style Michelle Krick is the founder of Michelle Krick Style, where she helps women and men in Grand Rapids and beyond elevate their presence through personal style. With more than 30 years in corporate buying, Michelle’s expertise spans both...
