2026 WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
JW Marriott, Grand Rapids

Celebrate Bold Leadership.
Connect with West Michigan’s Most Influential Women.

Join Michigan Women Forward for WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan — a powerful midday gathering that brings together the region’s most influential women and the people paying attention.

On June 9, 2026, at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids, we’ll recognize leaders whose impact is felt across industries, organizations, and communities — and create space for the kind of conversations and connections that don’t happen anywhere else.

This isn’t just a celebration. It’s a room full of momentum.

What to Expect

• Recognition of West Michigan women leading at the highest levels
• A program that’s thoughtful, relevant, and worth your time
• The chance to connect with leaders, decision-makers, and future collaborators
• A break from your day that leaves you energized

Tickets

• General Admission: $150
  Power of 100 Women members receive 10% off. Ask your P100 representative for your special code.

2026 WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan Honorees

• Winnie Brooks | Woman of Achievement & Courage Award Honoree

  Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is the Senate Majority Leader. She is proud to have earned the historic distinction of being the first woman to hold this position in the […]

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• Misti Stanton | Woman of Achievement & Courage Award Honoree

  Diversity & Inclusion Officer of Mercantile Bank Misti Stanton is Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Mercantile Bank, where she leads efforts to build an inclusive, people-centered workplace within […]

  Read more about Misti Stanton | Woman of Achievement & Courage Award Honoree
• Kim Suarez | Woman of Achievement & Courage Award Honoree

  Co-Founder of Business Equity Initiative Fund Kim Suarez enjoyed a long and successful career in health care. The last twenty years of her working life were spent in the Corewell Health integrated […]

  Read more about Kim Suarez | Woman of Achievement & Courage Award Honoree

Be Part of the Celebration

This is more than an event — it’s a moment to honor progress, amplify leadership, and invest in a future where women continue to lead at every level.

Explore sponsorship opportunities to align your brand with this powerful celebration and demonstrate your commitment to advancing women’s leadership.

To become a sponsor of WomanUp & Celebrate West Michigan, contact Laura Town, Executive Director, West Michigan.