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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We discuss what's new this year.
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The time for the food trucks to gather has come.
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Deborah Roberts talks about her new book.
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National Salvation Army Week, Better Sleep Month, Armed Forces Day, Circle Theatre, and Michigan Dark Skies.
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The Grand Rapids Public Museum welcomes Dr. Sally Oey, Professor of Astronomy at the University of Michigan, and chair of Michigan Dark Skies.
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Director Chris Grooms and Actor Josh Dixon talk about the show and season.
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The annual Armed Services Marathon and more happens in Grand Haven, we discuss.
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Dr. Amy McKenzie, Associate Chief Medical Officer BCBS of Michigan talks about how to sleep better.
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Grand Valley Area Commander Major Tim Meyer discuss the history and more.
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MDHHS, West Michigan Symphony, Randy Finch at the Trump Trial, The Hatfield, and The Business Diaries.