2026 Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Dinner & Award Presentation
The Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Dinner & Award Presentation celebrates individuals, businesses and organizations whose exceptional commitment strengthens and elevates VAI’s work and mission. The evening will feature an exclusive video presentation, delectable food and drinks, and remarks from Carol Van Andel.
The event will also welcome the newest members to VAI’s Leadership, Legacy and Founders Societies for 2026. Our Leadership, Legacy and Founders Societies recognize the cumulative contributions of donors who have generously supported Van Andel Institute’s mission. The Leadership Society recognizes those who have raised more than $10,000 and $50,000 cumulatively, the Legacy Society celebrates those who have raised more than $100,000 and $500,000 cumulatively, and the Founders Society honors those who have raised more than $1 million. The names of those inducted are etched into wood blocks that line the walls of the Institute’s lobby.
Please note, this event is invitation only.
2026 Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Award Recipients
Dawn Anderson*
NPF Investment Advisors
Railside Ladies Purple Community Golf Outing
Thomas & Mary Stuit
West Michigan Woman Magazine
* Deceased recipient
- 6–7 p.m. Cocktail reception
- 7 p.m. Welcome remarks by Maranda
- 7:05 p.m. Invocation & dinner is served
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7:45–8:15 p.m.
Evening program begins with Maranda
Leadership, Legacy & Founders Society Inductees -
8:15–8:40 p.m.
Remarks by Carol Van Andel
Video presentation
Presentation of Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Awards - 8:40 p.m. Closing remarks by Maranda
- 9 p.m. Event ends
2026 Founders Society Inductee – $1,000,000 Cumulative Giving
Bee Brave
David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation
2026 Legacy Society Inductees – $500,000 Cumulative Giving
NPF Investment Advisors
2026 Legacy Society Inductees – $100,000 Cumulative Giving
Chung-Ho Chen Cancer Research Fund
Tom & Melanie Doyle
John Dykema & Michele Maly-Dykema
Gary & Vicky Ludema
Peter Spiro Stamos & Family
John Templeton Foundation
Macatawa Bank
MINI on the Mack
Non-Toxic Golf Outing
Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.
Pitsch Companies
2026 Leadership Society Inductees – $50,000 Cumulative Giving
Mimi Cummings
Tom* & Mickie* Fox Family
Dr. Philip & Sharon Hoekstra
John M. & Mary Leese
Henry T. Rempe
Donna Van Haren
The Vinton Family
2026 Leadership Society Inductees – $10,000 Cumulative Giving
Almassian Jewelers
Jeffrey & Tamara Ammon
Applied Innovation
Rodrick & Kathleen Bolhous
Bob & Kristi Bredeweg
Brent & Rachael Brinks
Jason & Jodi Brinks
Broadmoor Motor Group
J. Brooks & Carol Simpson
Lenny & Laura Brucato
Tom & Kay Bylenga
CareLinc
Ben & Nora DeMots
Dom & Julie DeNooyer
Eastern Floral & Gift Shop
Ted & Barbara Etheridge
Gene & Ann Mandarino Charitable Fund
Matt & Jodie Haverdink
INONTIME
Dr. Ken & Gwenn Kozlow
Kurt V. & Jena Lacks Family
Brett & Lynne Logan
Mangone Law Firm, LLC
M.C. Van Kampen Trucking, Inc.
M.D. Sass
Murdock, McFerron, Nicely I “In Memory of Philip A. Nicely”
Jenny Peterson
June Prein
Robert & Marcy Roth
M.D. Sass
Mark Sherwood & Saralyn Coupe
J. Brooks & Carol Simpson
Slikkers Foundation
Jason & Kasie Smith
SpendMend
“In Memory of Claudia Stover”
Trillium Investments
Scott & Sally Tyler
Tripp & Katie VanderWal
Keith Walker
Ralph O. & Diane C. Wessel
Young Family Foundation
Jeffrey & Dr. Tricia Zylstra
*Deceased Leadership Society member
Event Details
Contact Info:
Email: Jan Burns