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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Ambassador Francis Rooney, Migraines and Headaches, Talent Together, Northern Lights Drum and Bugle Corps, and Thornapple Kellogg FFA. -
We talk to FFA Advisor Alyssa Hamlin and Chapter President Erika Wolowicz. -
We catch up with President/ED Misty Olmstead. -
Dr Sarena Shivers, ED of Talent Together joins the show with the details. -
We talk to Ambassador Francis Rooney about his friendship with America's first Pope, Pope Leo XIV. -
Dr Crystal Lee, BCBS of Michigan's Clinical Decision Support joins the show. -
The Grand Rapids Fireworks, Tall Clubs International, Water Safety, The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic opportunity, and marathon golfing.
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Bradley Lardie, a First Tee West Michigan alum made history by playing 361 holes of golf in a single day at Eastern Hills Golf Course. -
Stephanie Beckhorn, Director of the Office of Employment and Training, talks about a new report showing Michigan as #3 in the nation for helping residents find employment. -
We talk to BCBS of Michigan's Care Management Physician Dr. Angela Seabright about July as National Drowning Prevention Month.
