Voting will open March 13, 2026 for the 2026 People's Choice Award. The top honoree will be revealed at the live event on April 23, 2026 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park!
Each of the West Michigan Woman Brilliance Awards finalists were selected for a reason. All exude a contagious spirit and broad skill set that in one facet or another, betters the West Michigan community. This is an opportunity for you to get to know them. Read through their bios, resonate with their challenged and triumphs, and ideallly, make a few new connections!
2025 People's Choice Honoree
Ashley Diersch
Chief Advancement Officer, Paws With A Cause
2024 People's Choice Honoree
Jenna Arcidiacono
Founder & Owner, Food Hugs, Amore Trattoria Italiana
2023 People's Choice Honoree
Kristin A. Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-F
Co-Founder, Director of Training and Therapeutic Programs, Owner & Director | Camp Shout Out Inc./Chmela Communication Center
2022 People's Choice Honoree
Colleen Lane, MD
Spectrum Health
2021 People's Choice Honoree
Nicole Gregory
CEO/Founder, Urban You
2020 People's Choice Honoree
Farah Merhi
President/CEO, Inspire Me! Home Decor
2019 People's Choice Honoree
