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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Orr is described as a classical folk/crossover artist and passionate classical hornist.
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Janet Scovel, director of care management at Priority Health, joins the show to discuss.
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GVSU Professor Samah Mansour discusses this Saturday event.
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We talk to the airport’s Heidi Groenboom about this and Friday’s Passenger Appreciation Day.
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Accel Digital Solutions, Grilled Cheese? yes, Please!, The Playhouse at Whitelake, and the Move Your Way Campaign.
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We talk to Dr. RJ Gibbs, Extension specialist, about the campaign.
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Playhouse Manager Beth Beamon and Musician Jen Sygit discuss the evening.
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Local Author Timothy Kleyn discusses his latest release.
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We talk to ADS founder Brandon Teets about the uniqueness of the launch and how the community benefits.
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Tax preparation, Holland Museum, the Spokes up Bike Challenge, Armentality, and the new Grand Rapids Poet Laureate.