EPIC: Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative, and Collaborative.
Each year, the EPIC Awards Gala recognizes the biggest talent and leaders in the region, celebrating those who foster community growth, demonstrate innovation, and champion alongside others as mentors and collaborators. Nominated by their peers, the recipients of the EPIC Awards are determined through a rigorous process and selected by community trustees for their contributions.
The recipients of each award will not be announced until the night of the event, so join us for this premier business celebration and be the first to hear who will receive these esteemed awards! Meet the finalists below!
Small Business of the Year
Ageless Beauty
Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., P.C. (EHTC)
Pure Architects
Non-Profit of the Year
Comprehensive Therapy Center
In The Image
Treetops Collective
Creative Business of the Year
Grand Rapids Ballet
Oh, Hello Companies
Ozone Films
Minority-Owned Business of the Year
La Fuente Consulting, LLC
Management Business Solutions
Pure Architects
Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
Wimage, LLC
Woman-Owned Business of the Year
Gold Coast Doulas, LLC
Hire For Hope, LLC
La Fuente Consulting, LLC
Emerging Leader of the Year
Shaquille Anthony | Senior Talent Engagement Specialist, Spartan Nash
Jessa Challa | Co-CEO and Software Engineer, Mallowfields
Sylvia Nyamuhungu | Michigan Refugee Community Organizer, Americorps, Bethany Christian Services
DEI Champion Recognition – Leader of the Year
Ovell Barbee | Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer, Spectrum Health
Jessa Challa | Co-CEO and Software Engineer, Mallowfields
Mandice McAllister | Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion Coordinator and Resource Analyst, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
DEI Champion Recognition – Organization of the Year
AHC Hospitality
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.
Open Systems Technologies, Inc. (OST)
LGBTQIA Champion Recognition – Organization of the Year
Camp Blodgett
Health Net of West Michigan
The Mitten Brewing Company
Excellence in Business
Acrisure, LLC
Autocam Medical
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
The recipients from each category will be announced the night of the event! Join us at the 11th Annual EPIC Awards Gala and be the first to congratulate the excellent leaders in our community!
Monday, October 25
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom
Members: $80 / Non-Members: $110
Event Sponsors
Premier Sponsor
Event Underwriters
Award Sponsors
Print Sponsor
Technology Sponsor
Finalist Reception Sponsor
After Glow Sponsor
Chamber Champion
Interested in sponsoring the 11th Annual EPIC Awards Gala? Please contact Omar Cuevas to learn more.
