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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Michigan tourism, Cars and Coffee, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ada Farmers Market, the USDA, and Lions and Rabbits.
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ED Hannah Berry talks about Underpasses, Treetops, Crosswalks, street parties, and more
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We talk to Cindy Long, Service Admin, about the SUN bucks program.
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Justin Swan, Director of the Cascade Community Foundation and Haley Stichman join in with the details.
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Registered Dietician with BCBS of Michigan Shanthi Apelo discusses the results of a study.
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We talk to Kristin Aidif about this unique event featuring 150 vehicles.
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Michigan.org’s Nick Nerbonne, talks about the Pure Michigan campaign and more.
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A career exploration workshop, the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Michigan, The House on Cherry Street, Friends with Disabilities, the Athena Awards nominations.
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This long standing Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Award Recognition is accepting names for the Fall Awards presentation.
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The org has expanded its Kalamazoo roots to Grand Rapids, ED Paul Mayfield shares his passion and platform.