
2022 BRILLIANCE AWARDS FINALISTS

BRILLIANT WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Shannon Cohen
Shannon Cohen, Inc.
Top Honoree

Krista Flynn
PNC Bank
Finalist

Julie Towner
Rockford Construction
Finalist

BRILLIANT TENACITY

Wendy Borden
Revive & Thrive Project
Top Honoree

Nikeidra Battle-DeBarge
Wedgwood Christian Services
Finalist

Elizabeth Eardley
Crossroads Eldercare Options
Finalist

BRILLIANT TEAM PLAYER

Margie Witbeck, CAP
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Top Honoree

Michelle Ball, CBSP
West Michigan Works!
Finalist

Jennifer Kimball James
Kent County
Finalist

BRILLIANT SOCIAL CHANGE AGENT

Nisha McKenzie
Women’s+ Health Collective
Top Honoree

Colleen Lane, MD
Spectrum Health
Finalist

Monique Salinas, Ph.D.
The Empowerment Institute
Finalist

BRILLIANT MENTOR

Veverly Austin
Veverly Austin Enterprises | Confident Wear
Top Honoree

Mariah DeYoung
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Finalist

Laurel Romanella
Laurel & Co.
Finalist

BRILLIANT ENTREPRENEUR

Ashlea Souffrou
SxanPro, LLC
Top Honoree

Diana Bitner, M.D. NCMP, FACOG
true. Women’s Health
Finalist

Paola Carlson
Pochis Sweet Designs
Finalist

BRILLIANT EMERGING LEADER

Yadira Garza-Malone
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Top Honoree

Allyson Huttenga
Harbor Humane Society
Finalist

Emily Quellet
DeHaan Homes
Finalist

BRILLIANT CONNECTOR

Ashley René Lee
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Top Honoree

Lynnette Collins
Steelcase
Finalist

Kate Landis
The Landis Agency
Finalist

BRILLIANT CHAMPION OF SERVICE

Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington
100 Shades of Diverse Abilities L3C
Top Honoree

Ingrid Aguayo-Fuentealba
Michigan State University and Puertas Abiertas
Finalist

Abigayle Sladick
Priority Health
Finalist

BRILLIANT BEST SUPPORTING MAN

Doug Booth
Health Net of West Michigan
Top Honoree

Ryan Podvin
Mary Free Bed
Finalist

Gary Raterink
Wedgwood Christian Services
Finalist

BRILLIANT PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Colleen Lane, MD
Spectrum Health
Top Honoree

Mariah DeYoung
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Finalist
