The finalists of the 2022 Brilliance Awards are:
People's Choice
Mariah DeYoung, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Colleen Lane, MD, Spectrum Health
Julie Towner, Rockford Construction
Top Honorees
Brilliant Woman of the Year:
Shannon Cohen, Shannon Cohen, Inc.
Krista Flynn, PNC Bank
Julie Towner, Rockford Construction
Brilliant Tenacity:
Nikeidra Battle-DeBarge, Wedgwood Christian Services
Wendy Borden, Revive & Thrive Project
Elizabeth Eardley, Crossroads Eldercare Options
Brilliant Team Player:
Michelle Ball, CBSP, West Michigan Works!
Jennifer Kimball James, Kent County
Margie Witbeck, CAP, Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Brilliant Social Change Agent:
Colleen Lane, MD, Spectrum Health
Nisha McKenzie, Women’s+ Health Collective
Monique Salinas, Ph.D., The Empowerment Institute
Brilliant Mentor:
Veverly Austin, Veverly Austin Enterprises | Confident Wear
Mariah DeYoung, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Laurel Romanella, Laurel & Co.
Brilliant Entrepreneur:
Diana Bitner, M.D. NCMP, FACOG True. Women’s Health
Paola Carlson, Pochis Sweet Designs
Ashlea Souffrou, SxanPro, LLC
Brilliant Emerging Leader:
Yadira Garza-Malone, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Allyson Huttenga, Harbor Humane Society
Emily Quellet, DeHaan Homes
Brilliant Connector:
Lynnette Collins, Steelcase
Kate Landis, The Landis Agency
Ashley René Lee, Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Brilliant Champion of Service:
Ingrid Aguayo-Fuentealba, Michigan State University and Puertas Abiertas
Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington, 100 Shades of Diverse Abilities L3C
Abigayle Sladick, Priority Health
Brilliant Best Supporting Man:
Doug Booth, Health Net of West Michigan
Ryan Podvin, Mary Free Bed
Gary Raterink, Wedgwood Christian Services