A recap of The GR Junior Chamber Gala and Rising Leaders Awards

By Shelley Irwin

Published March 16, 2026 at 10:27 AM EDT

President Celeste Ross and Brenden Ritter talk about the event.

The GR Junior Chamber Gala and Rising Leaders Awards took place on the 12th, and we discuss with President Celeste Ross and Brenden Ritter. It’s an event that radiates impact, celebrating incredible leaders in West Michigan.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley 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.

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