2025 Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Dinner & Award Presentation

Join Van Andel Institute’s most committed supporters — philanthropists, volunteers, businesses and advocates — for a unique celebration of those who take extraordinary efforts to support the Institute. The Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Dinner & Award Presentation recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations who relentlessly believe and uphold our mission.

Guests will experience an exclusive video presentation, delectable food and drinks, and remarks given by Carol Van Andel and this year’s award recipients.

The evening will also welcome the newest members to VAI’s Leadership, Legacy and Founders’ Societies for 2025. This honor celebrates individuals, schools, organizations, and businesses who have contributed significantly to benefit the Institute’s biomedical research and science education programs.

The Leadership Society recognizes those who have raised more than $10,000 cumulatively, and the Legacy Society celebrates those who have raised more than $100,000 cumulatively. The Founders’ Societies honor VAI’s most supportive donors, with cumulative giving surpassing $1,000,000.

The names of those inducted are etched into wood blocks that line the walls of the Institute’s lobby.

Please note, this is an invitation-only event.

2025 Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Award Recipients

Buist

Brian & Barbara DeVries

J.C. & Tammy Huizenga

Lake Michigan Credit Union

David & Julie Wiersema Family

2025 Founders Society Inductee – $1,000,000 Cumulative Giving

Amway

2025 Legacy Society Inductees – $500,000 Cumulative Giving

Southside Ice Arena Hockey Fights Cancer
West Ottawa Purple Power

2025 Legacy Society Inductees – $100,000 Cumulative Giving

Dr. David & Jill Bielema
Dormie Network Foundation
Eileen DeVries Family Foundation
Grand Rapids Christian Schools
Martin & Peggy Greydanus
Haworth, Inc.
Jeffery Roberts Design
Kenneth Larm*
Rusty & Jenn Merchant
Priority Health
Richard & Paula Nelson Fund
Rogus Becker Family Foundation
Dr. Thomas & Barbara Shaw
Rob & Susan Stafford
Urban You Medical Aesthetics and Wellness

* Indicate deceased Legacy Society member

2025 Leadership Society Inductees – $50,000 Cumulative Giving

Ardis Dawn Anderson*
Aon
The Bouma Corporation
Cars Against Cancer, Lakeshore Corvette Club
Bill & Marilyn Crawford
Bill & Starr Humphries
Veronica & Peter Jones
Craig & Debra Kinney
Mike & Rachel Mraz
Jack Nichols
Pioneer Construction
Sanders Foundation
Mary Schregardus
Standup for the Cure
James & Sue Williams

* Indicate deceased Leadership Society member

2025 Leadership Society Inductees – $10,000 Cumulative Giving

Alan & Debbie Abraham
Nick & Shellie Adamy
Advantage Commercial Real Estate
Apogee Air
Rueben Antonio
Rob & Dawn Arnoys
Rob & Katie Barcelona
Dan & Sherry Bowen
David & Sallie* Brinks
Blake Crabb “In Memory of Bonnie Crabb-Tremblay”
David & Mary Slikkers Family Foundation
Jeffrey & Kate DeLongchamp
John & Heidi Dykstra
Edge Natural Resources
Peter & LeAnn Engles
Fowler-Rocca Family
The Geelhoed Family Fund
Grandville Middle School
Shane & Ann Hansen
Jeff & Ann Harten
Hauenstein Foundation
Bruce Heys & Linda Miller-Heys
Tom & Mandy Hilldore
Kool Automotive Group
Larry DeSantis Memorial Golf Tournament
John M. & Mary Leese
Michael & Andrea Leestma
Life EMS Ambulance
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.
Susan & Ed Meell
Paradise Foundation
Pediatric Dental Specialists of West Michigan
Samuel & Cheryl Pinto
Kathleen Stewart Ponitz
Railside Golf Club
Rams Hockey Association
Bob & Andie Rander
St. George Peter & Paul Aid Society
Tom & Connie Selvius
Dr. Ken & Dawn Shockley
Jack Jr. & Lori Skoog
David & Linda Spencer
Standard Supply & Lumber US LBM
Stewart & Lenore Kniff Family Foundation, Inc.
Studio M Architectural Interiors
Dr. John R. & Grace Van Timmeren
Mike & Bonnie Walters
Windemuller Electric, Inc.
Dr. Tao Yang & Mrs. Julia Liao

* Indicates deceased Leadership Society member