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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Back to school, the Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center, The Scrapbook, the Susan Mast ALS Foundation, and Chi-Town Comedy takeover. -
We talk to Damon Williams coming to Miller Auditorium September 6th. -
We talk to Development and Event Manager Colleen Kondratek about the Foundation and gathering. -
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MIO TAC Director Kris Brady shares more about the application window. -
BCBS of Michigan's Care Management Physician Dr. Angela Seabright offers practical, evidence based advice for helping kids adjust both physically and emotionally for the first few weeks back. -
ArtPrize Halftime, Grand Rapids Downtown Market, Mitchell Peterson, the Margarita Run, and Paws with a Cause.
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Race Director Steve Morrow joins in with the details. -
Lauren King talks about the events on August 22 and 23 to raise funds and friend to put the spotlight on MD. -
We talk to Kristin Aidif about these handcrafted pieces including rings, bracelets, and more.
