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Shelley Irwin
WGVU HostShelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
She also hosts several public affairs program on the TV side, including Family Health Matters and Kalamazoo Lively Arts. Shelley is award winning in her profession, including five consecutive Gracie Allen Awards from American Women in TV and Radio for excellence as a program host. She was awarded the 2016 Athena Award, honoring an individual who has demonstrated leadership in their profession, mentored and opened new opportunities for women and contributed time and talent to the community and the Rotary of Grand Rapids’ Service Above Self award, given in recognition of Frederik Meijer, whose humanitarian acts of selfless service made an enduring difference in the lives of others.
Most recently, Irwin was named as one of the 200 Most Powerful Business Leaders in West Michigan by the Grand Rapids Business Journal.
Her community involvement extends from the Kent County Park Foundation to the Michigan Women’s Foundation, Hope Network, Girl Scouts and the Cherry Health Foundation, among others.
She has been named one of the “50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan” twice by Gemini Publications, and has represented the U.S. in the Long Distance Triathlon and Duathlon World Championships.
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Metro 5k, Calvin StartUP Garage, The Right Place, Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan, and Just What to Do
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Kyle Lukoff, talks about this picture book offering an important lesson about how to offer comfort to loved ones.
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We talk to Salina Bishop, Chief Development Officer with the House.
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Tim Mroz, Senior VP of Community Development shares the details.
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Director and Entrepreneurship in residence of the Calvin StartUp Garage Jon VerLee joins the show.
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Greg Meyer, Boston Marathon winner and Chief Community Officer with University of Michigan Health-West discusses this Wednesday evening gathering.
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Holland Symphony Orchestra, Wedgewood Christian Services, Fifty Shades of Red Charity Fashion show for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Rebel Falls, and Running Mates.
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Brandon Diller, President with the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce, discusses this show featuring an array of stunning collections.