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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Versa Culture, fitness in Grand Rapids, the Holland Museum, the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce, and the annual Bier Distillery 5k.
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Owner/President of Bier Distillery Joel Bierling and Chef Jenna from Amore Restaurant discuss this opportunity.
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Jodi Owczarski, Chamber President and CEO, talks about the goal and community involvement.
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Ricki Levine talks about the exhibition.
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Parks and Recreation Director David Marquardt reviews the class options and more.
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A free lecture at the Ford Museum, Art Prize 2025, spring fashion trends, the book Why Do We Sing, and the book Rift.
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We discuss breaking away from the Christian Patriarchy and stay at home daughter movement.
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YouTube Stars Sam Tsui and Casey Breves talk about their new picture book.
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We talk to the Director of Exhibitions about this year's event.