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The 2023 Brilliance Awards, an annual celebration of the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of those who tackle issues facing professional women, took place May 17 at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids.

A Dazzling Evening of Brilliance: 2023 Brilliance Awards Recap

The 2023 Brilliance Awards, an annual celebration of the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of those who tackle issues facing professional women, took place May 17 at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids.

Natalie Novak, Founder and CEO of Grand Rapids-based KPS Essentials, began her journey into the realm of skincare in 1987 after discovering some unfavorable ingredients found in some high-end cosmetics. Through years of research and hands-on experience as a certified aesthetician in start-up day spas and physician-led spas, Novak developed a line of skincare that she says is not only effective but also safe for your skin. We sat down with her to learn more!

A bestselling author, speaker and business leader, Lindsay MacMillan grew up in Kalamazoo before going on to graduate magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and started her career on Wall Street, becoming a Vice President at Goldman Sachs at 28.

When you walk into the offices of Cynthia Kay and Company Media Production, you're immediately greeted by a wall of well-deserved accolades and mementos of work spanning across 35 years, from small local businesses and nonprofits to Fortune Global 500 companies. However, President and CEO Cynthia Kay knows that a job well done is about so much more than just the recognition you might receive afterward.

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