Our lives wouldn't be what they are without the stellar local establishments found around every corner of West Michigan, from the newly founded to the well-established and everything in between. Those local staples are what the West Michigan Woman Readers' Choice Awards are all about.

With categories reflective of sections of the magazine and website, the awards seek to highlight YOUR favorite local businesses and people who deserve to be recognized for the services and specialties they provide.

Earlier this fall, West Michigan Woman readers voted and rallied to have their voices heard—and the results are in. Keep reading to see our finalists and winners for the second annual Readers' Choice Awards.

All winners are highlighted in purple, and finalists are listed below in alphabetical order. 

BEAUTY
Options for beauty services in West Michigan abound! We know from personal experience: Once you find your go-to professional who just "gets it," you'll be fiercely loyal. With beauty and aesthetic services being sources of self-care for many, it was necessary to recognize those establishments which make us feel like our best selves—from a haircut and a facial to that cosmetic procedure you've always wanted.

PLASTIC SURGERY
Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery | bengtsoncenter.com
Elite Plastic Surgery | eliteplasticsurgerygr.com
Plastic Surgery Associates | psa-gr.com

MEDICAL SPA
Urban You | theurbanyou.com
Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery | bengtsoncenter.com
Skin CoLAB | skincolab.com

DAY SPA
Design 1 Salon Spa | design1.com
Ethos Day Spa | ethosdayspa.com
Woodhouse Day Spa | facebook.com/woodhousegrandrapids

HAIR SALON
Design 1 Salon Spa | design1.com
Salon Re: | salonre.com
Smash Salon | smashsalongr.com

NAIL SALON
POSH Nails & Spa | poshnails.net
Design 1 Salon Spa | design1.com
V V Nails and Spa | vvnailsandspa.com

WELLNESS
Prioritizing overall well-being through each of life's seasons is something West Michigan Woman has always taken seriously. Though wellness services come in a variety of forms and range across a plethora of providers, they all have one thing in common: Each helps women throughout the West Michigan community live their healthiest and happiest lives—whatever that looks like for them.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | pinerest.org
Counseling Center of West Michigan | counselingcenterwm.org
Wedgwood Christian Services | wedgwood.org

PHYSICAL GYM
Fit Body Boot Camp | facebook.com/grandrapidsnefitbodybootcamp
Max Effort Performance | maxeffortperformance.com
MVP Athletic Clubs | mvpsportsclubs.com

BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIO
CKO Kickboxing | ckokickboxing.com/mi-grand-rapids
Club Pilates | clubpilates.com
Zeal Aerial Fitness | zealaerialfitness.com

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
Grand Health Partners | grandhealthpartners.com
Harmonic Wellness Centre | harmonicwellnesscentre.com
Root Farmacy | rootfunctionalmedicine.com

CANNABIS & CBD PROVISIONARY
Lume Cannabis Co. | lume.com
Green Koi - Medical & Recreational Marijuana | greenkoi.com
RAIR Cannabis Co. | rairco.com
SKYMINT Premium Cannabis | skymintcannabis.com

WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINICS & SERVICES
Grand Rapids Women's Health | grandrapidswomenshealth.com
Harmonic Wellness Centre | harmonicwellnesscentre.com
True. Women's Health | truewomenshealth.com
Women's+ Health Collective | whcollective.com

HOSPITAL
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | corewellhealth.org
Trinity Health | trinityhealthmichigan.org
University of Michigan Health-West | uofmhealthwest.org

HOLISTIC CARE CENTERS
Born Clinic | bornclinic.com
DBC Natural Holistic Health Center | drdenboer.com
Harmonic Wellness Centre | harmonicwellnesscentre.com
Luminosity Center for Healing | luminositycommunity.com

DERMATOLOGY
Dermatology Associates of West Michigan | myskindoctors.com
West Michigan Dermatology | westmichiganderm.com
Wolverine Dermatology | wolverinedermatology.com

CHIROPRACTIC
Kooistra Chiropractic Clinic | kooistrachiropractic.com
The Chiropractic Doctors | bestgrandrapidschiropractor.com
Rise Wellness Chiropractic | risewellnesschiro.com

DENTISTRY
Brian S. Nylaan, D.D.S. | nylaandental.com
Robinson Dental | robinsondental.org
Stonecastle Dentistry | stonecastledentistry.com

OPTOMETRY
West Michigan Eyecare Associates | wmeyecare.com
Family & Pediatric Eyecare Center | fpeyecare.com
Helms Family Optical | helmsoptical.com

COUNSELING
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | pinerest.org
Counseling Center of West Michigan | counselingcenterwm.org
Wedgwood Christian Services | wedgwood.org

VETERINARIAN
Cascade Hospital for Animals | chfa.net
C-SNIP | csnip.org
Family Friends Veterinary Hospital | familyfriendsvet.com

BUSINESS AND CAREER
West Michigan Woman is passionate about empowering women to be firm in their determination to break the mold and succeed in business. Whether it's returning to the professional workforce after years away, breaking into a traditionally male-dominated industry, fostering mentor/mentee relationships or finding the right developer for your ecommerce website, these businesses, institutions and associations help make "dream careers" our everyday realities.

RECRUITING SERVICES
Hire For Hope | hireforhope.com
Mixed Staffing and Recruiting | mixedmi.com

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Women of Color Give | wocgive.org
Ada Business Association | adabusinessassociation.com
The Employers' Association | teagr.org

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University | gvsu.edu
Aquinas College | aquinas.edu
Grand Rapids Community College | grcc.edu

SKILLED TRADE EDUCATION
Grand Rapids Community College | grcc.edu
Kent Career Technical Center | thetechcenter.org
West Michigan Construction Institute | wmcinstitute.com

LEGAL
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP | wnj.com
Coonen Law, PLLC | coonen-law.com
Mika Meyers PLC | mikameyers.com

INSURANCE
Great Lakes Insurance and Kinzie Financial Services | glibrokers.com
BHS Insurance | bhsins.com
My Insurance Lady | myinsurancelady.com

ACCOUNTING
Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors | hungerfordnichols.com
Beene Garter, A Doeren Mayhew Firm | beenegarter.com
Seger Tax & Accounting | segertax.com

IT SERVICES
Kinetix LLC | kinetixinc.com
Kaiser IT Group LLC | kaiseritgroup.com
Fusion IT | fusion-it.net

PERSONAL FINANCE
It can be overwhelming to know what choices to make in relation to our personal finances, especially when taking on endeavors for the first time like buying a home, transitioning a loved one into a retirement community, ensuring your estate is in order and more. That's where these professionals come in! No matter the occasion or situation, knowing who you can trust with your finances is paramount.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Shanna Shillington-Bylsma - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC | ameripriseadvisors.com
Bincy Teodorescu - Financial Advisor, Principal Financial Group | principal.com
Thomas Elzinga - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC | ameripriseadvisors.com

RETIREMENT SERVICES
Edward Jones Investments | edwardjones.com
Bincy Teodorescu - Financial Advisor, Principal Financial Group | principal.com
Midwest Capital Advisors | midwestcap.com

BANK
Huntington Bank | huntington.com
Macatawa Bank | macatawabank.com
United Bank | unitedbank4u.com 

MORTGAGE LENDING
Lake Michigan Credit Union | lmcu.org
Mercantile Bank | mercbank.com
Northern Mortgage Services | northernmtg.com
Treadstone Funding | treadstonemortgage.com

CREDIT UNION
Lake Michigan Credit Union | lmcu.org
Adventure Credit Union | adventurecu.org
Consumers Credit Union | consumerscu.org

ESTATE PLANNING
Mika Meyers PLC | mikameyers.com
CBH Attorneys & Counselors | cbhattorneys.com
Coonen Law, PLLC | coonen-law.com

STYLE
Whether it's your favorite sweater, those handmade earrings you pull out for special occasions or that perfect gift for someone special, West Michigan's boutiques and talented artisans create and offer unique goods that match our vibes to a T. Because we know self-expression so often shines through one's personal style, we encourage you to make bold choices in the name of honoring your true self.

WOMEN'S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
Gina's Boutique | ginasgr.com
Leigh's | leighsfashions.com
Sunset + Willow Co. | facebook.com/shopsunsetandwillowco

CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE
Pink Lemonade | pinklemonademi.com
Hopscotch Children's Store | hopscotchstore.com
Tip Toes | shoptiptoes.com

MEN'S BOUTIQUE
A.K. Rikk's | akrikks.com
Fitzgerald's Men's Store | fitzs.com
New Yorker Menswear | newyorkermenswear.com

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
Renee Austin Wedding | reneeaustinwedding.com
Bridal Elegance | bridalelegancegr.com
Spring Sweet | springsweet.com

SHOE STORE
Mieras Family Shoes | mierasfamilyshoes.com
Tru-Fit Comfort Shoe Store | trufitmuskegon.com
VanHoecks Footwear | vanhoecks.com

JEWELER
DeVries Jewelers | devriesjewelers.com
Metal Art Studio Inc. | metalartstudioinc.com
Preusser Jewelers | preusserjewelers.com
Siegel Jewelers | siegeljewelers.com

CONSIGNMENT OR SUSTAINABLE BOUTIQUE
Gild the Lily | shopgildthelily.com
Georgie's Consignment Clothing | georgiesconsignment.com
Rock Paper Scissors Consignment Boutique | rpsconsign.com

SHOPPING DISTRICT
Breton Village | cwdrealestate.com/great-spaces/breton-village
Ada Village | adavillage.com
Eastown | uptowngr.com

TRAVEL
What's better than a good getaway? Most would argue: not much! Like you, the West Michigan Woman team are fans of the many exhilarating and rejuvenating experiences found all throughout West Michigan and beyond. From weekends spent enjoying art-centric events to soaking up the simplicity and stillness of a quaint waterfront destination, our state and region offer an abundance of opportunities for exploration.

RESORTS & SPAS
Design 1 Salon Spa | design1.com
Woodhouse Day Spa | | facebook.com/WoodhouseGrandRapids
Salus Wellness Spa | experiencesalus.com

GOLF COURSES
Thousand Oaks Golf Club | thousandoaksgolf.com
Egypt Valley Country Club | egyptvalley.com
Saskatoon Golf Club | saskatoongolf.com

WEEKEND GETAWAYS
Traverse City | traversecity.com
Ludington | visitludington.com
Saugatuck | saugatuck.com
South Haven | southhaven.org

TRAVEL AGENCY
Breton Travel | bretontravel.com
Meredith Rothouse - Edgewood Travel | edgewoodtravel.com
Lori Visser, VTA | travelsense.org/advisors/mrs-lori-visser

HOTEL ATTRACTIONS
Amway Grand Plaza | facebook.com/amwaygrandplaza
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown | facebook.com/canopygrandrapids
JW Marriott Grand Rapids | facebook.com/ilovethejw

ARTS EXPERIENCE
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | meijergardens.org
ArtPrize | artprize.org
Grand Rapids Art Museum | artmuseumgr.org

HOME
The old saying "home is where the heart is" rings true for a reason. Your abode is your own personal shelter from the storm, where milestones happen and where memories are always being made. Thankfully, whether you're planting spring flowers for the garden, are on the hunt for the perfect accent chair, or are seeking a designer to create your dream dwelling, these West Michigan establishments have you covered.

HOME DECOR & FURNISHING BOUTIQUE
The Found Cottage | thefoundcottage.com
Delight In Designs | delightindesigns.com
Gather-d | gather-d.com

GREENHOUSE
Countryside Greenhouse | countrysidegreenhouse.com
Romence Gardens & Greenhouses | romencegardens.com
W.W. Greenhouse, Inc. | wwgreenhouses.com

FURNITURE
Talsma Furniture | talsmafurniture.com
Blended Furniture Market | blendedfurnituremarket.com
Stonesthrow | stonesthrowliving.com

INTERIOR DESIGN
Francesca Owings Interior Designs, LLC | francescaowings.com
Delight In Designs | delightindesigns.com
Kathryn Chaplow Interior Design | kathrynchaplow.com

FLOORING
DeGraaf Interiors | degraafinteriors.com
Absolute Floor Covering, Inc. | absolutefloorcovering.com
Rockford Floor Covering, Inc. | rockfordfloorcoveringmi.com

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS/HOME BUILDERS
Eastbrook Homes | eastbrookhomes.com
Lanser Construction, LLC | [email protected]
Snowden Builders, LLC | snowdenbuilders.com

LANDSCAPE & OUTDOOR DESIGN
Everett's Landscape Management, Inc. | everettslandscape.com
Folklore Botanical | folklorebotanical.com

REALTOR
Kristin Carlson - Keller Williams | behometeamgr.com
Andrew Norden - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | bhhs.com
Stacey Czarnopis - Charter Properties | charterpropertiesgr.com

CLEANING SERVICES
Sparkle & Shine Cleaning Services of West MI, LLC | sparkleandshinecleaningservices.net
Clean Bee Home Services | cleanbeehomeservices.com
Daybreak Laundry | daybreaklaundry.com

HOME SERVICES
West Michigan Organizing Company | westmiorganizingco.com
Daybreak Laundry | daybreaklaundry.com
Helder Home Services | facebook.com/helderhomeservices
Your Life Simplified - Julie Mulder | facebook.com/YLSbyJulie

FOOD AND DRINK
You could throw a dart at a map of West Michigan and chances are it's going to land on one of the many beyond delicious bars, restaurants, coffee shops and more found throughout the region. It's true: There's always something new to try—from brews, brunch food and Bordeaux blends to the farm fresh and fancy. We'll raise a glass to that!

FARMERS MARKET
Fulton Street Farmers Market | fultonstreetmarket.org
Ada Farmers Market | adafarmersmarket.com
Holland Farmers Market | hollandfarmersmarket.com

WINERY
Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery | robinettes.com
Cascade Winery/Sierra Rose Cellars | sierrarosecellars.com
Fenn Valley Vineyards | fennvalley.com

BREWERY
Founders Brewing Co. | foundersbrewing.com
Brewery Vivant | breweryvivant.com
Perrin Brewing Company | perrinbrewing.com

BRUNCH
Anna's House | annashouseus.com
Lucy's | lucyscafegr.com
Morning Belle | morningbellebrunch.com

FINE DINING
Amore Trattoria Italiana | amoretrattoriaitaliana.com
Leo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar | leosrestaurant.com
MDRD | amwaygrand.com/dining/mdrd

FARM-TO-TABLE
Terra | terragr.com
Café Mamo | cafemamo.com
Four Roses Cafe | fourrosescafe.com
MudPenny | mudpenny.com

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN
Anna's House | annashouseus.com
Gaia House Cafe | gaiahousecafe.com
Stella's Lounge | stellaslounge.com

CASUAL DINING
Donkey Taqueria | donkeygr.com
Noco Provisions | nocogr.com
Vander Mill | vandermill.com

COFFEE SHOP
Madcap Coffee | madcapcoffee.com
Brody's Be Cafe | brodysbecafe.com
Rising Grinds Café | rgcafe.org

JUICE & SMOOTHIE BAR
Fruition Acai & Juice Bar | thefruitionlife.com
Malamiah Juice Bar & Eatery | malamiahjuicebar.com
Sip Organic Juice Bar | siporganicjuicebar.com

COCKTAIL BAR
IDC | idontcaregr.com
Buffalo Traders Lounge | buffalotraderslounge.com
SideBar | sidebargrandrapids.com

SPECIAL EVENTS
We know firsthand how much goes into planning a special event and how every detail eventually comes together. No matter if you're planning a company retreat, baby shower, wedding, retirement celebration or otherwise, the special event experts in West Michigan are always willing to put their best foot forward to ensure the vision for your occasion comes to life.

EVENT PLANNER
Special Occasions LLC | specialoccasionsmi.com
Design Effect | designeffectevents.com
Genesis Consulting Group | genesisconsultinggr.com

INTIMATE EVENT SPACE (CAPACITY UNDER 50)
Farmhaus Cider Co. | farmhauscider.com
Glass House Creative Community | glasshouse.community
Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts | lionsandrabbits.com

SPECIAL EVENT OR WEDDING VENUE (CAPACITY 50 AND UP)
The High Five GR | thehighfivegr.com
Alaska Haus | alaskahausvenue.com
The Revel Center | revelcenter.com

CATERER/SERVING SERVICE
Slows Bar BQ Grand Rapids | slowsbarbq.com
It Figures Catering | facebook.com/itfigscatering
Kangaroo Kitchen and Catering | kangarookitchengr.com
Martha's Catering | marthascatering.com

FLORIST
Eastern Floral | easternfloral.com
Daylily Floral Cascade | daylilyfloral.com
Kennedy's Florist & Flower Delivery | kennedyfloral.com

RENTAL SERVICES
Kentwood Rental | kentwoodrentalinc.com
Cascade Rental Center | cascaderental.com
Special Occasions LLC | specialoccasionsmi.com

EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
Brena | brenaband.com
Adrian "AB" Butler | everythingab.com
QC Event Sound | facebook.com/qceventsound

Courtesy of West Michigan Woman.

This article originally appeared in the Dec '22/Jan '23 issue of West Michigan Woman.