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 and Jill Bielema
Dormie Network Foundation
Eileen DeVries Family Foundation
Grand Rapids Christian Schools
Martin and Peggy Greydanus
Haworth, Inc.
Jeffery Roberts Design
Kenneth Larm*
Rusty and Jenn Merchant
Priority Health
Richard & Paula Nelson Fund
Rogus Becker Family Foundation
Dr. Thomas and Barbara Shaw
Rob and 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 and Marilyn Crawford
Bill and Starr Humphries
Veronica and Peter Jones
Craig and Debra Kinney
Mike and Rachel Mraz
Jack Nichols
Pioneer Construction
Sanders Foundation
Mary Schregardus
Standup for the Cure
James and Sue Williams

* Indicate deceased Leadership Society member

2025 Leadership Society Inductees – $10,000 Cumulative Giving

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

* Indicates deceased Leadership Society member