Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Virtual Dinner & Award Presentation
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Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Virtual Dinner & Award Presentation
April 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Dinner and Award Presentation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to Van Andel Institute’s mission through volunteer service and philanthropic efforts. This award celebrates the extraordinary efforts of philanthropists, volunteers and advocates whose undeniable generosity and tireless determination support VAI’s ability to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations.
This year’s invitation-only event will be held virtually. Guests will be treated to virtual live entertainment, an exclusive video presentation, delectable food and beverage for at-home celebrations, 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 and Legacy Societies for 2020 and 2021. 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 names of those inducted into both societies are etched into wood blocks that line the walls of the Institute’s lobby.
Registration for the food and beverage package will remain open until 5 p.m. on April 14.
Please note, this is an invitation-only event.
Recipients
Founders Society
Legacy Society
Leadership Society
Agenda
Menu
Questions?
2021 Recipients: The Dave and Karen Custer Family • Dr. Juan and Mary Olivarez • Preusser Jewelers • Bee Brave • Otsego Public Schools
2020 inductee
Farmer Family Foundation
2021 inductees
James and Shirley Balk
Canary Foundation
Jerry and Karen DeBlaay
José Pedro Freitas
Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine
George and Linda Sharpe and Family
Thomas and Mary Stuit
2020 inductees
Eagles for Eric
The Intersection (Country Kicks Cancer)
LAX vs. Cancer
Ray and Nancy Loeschner
Timothy and Kimberly Long
Neurofibromatosis Michigan
Tom and Greta Newhof
Juan and Mary Olivarez
Prein&Newhof
Spectrum Health
2021 inductees
Dennis and Barbara Adama
Don and Bridget Bittner
Douglas and Joan Budden
Crystal Flash
Arlin and Emma Disselkoen
Harvey Automotive
Mark and Valerie Henderson
Holland Stitchcraft Inc.
Bill and Starr Humphries
Carl and Kelly Jandernoa
Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga
Mary Free Bed Hospital & Rehabilitation Center
Mike Schaap Builders
Kyle Norberg
David Smith and Peggy Child Smith
Geoff and LeeAnne Widlak
Les and Jane Wong
2020 inductees
Jeffrey and Cheryl Baker
Paul Becker and Eve Rogus
Franco and Alessandra Bianchi
Theodore and Betsy Boelema
Michael and Deborah Crum
Tom and Tracy Curran
Defeat MSA Alliance
Robert and Allison DeVilbiss
Aaron and Afton DeVos
Dan and Viki Distin
Goldman Sachs
Joseph and Elizabeth Junewick
The Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. Charitable Fund
Kerkstra Precast, Inc.
King Street Charitable Trust
Making the Turn Against Parkinson’s
Michelle Crumback Jewelry
MOJO Foundation
Richard and Paula Nelson
Robert and Lorraine Nyhoff and Family
Jill and Ken Peirce
Rongey Family Benevolence Fund
Fred and Kathy Rozema
Trinity Health
Standup for the Cure
Suburban Landscapes
David and Sandra Turner
Maria Van Til
Michael and Gayle VanGessel
Wheelhouse
Jim and Mary Workman
6:30 – 7 p.m.
Honoree Slideshow Featuring a playlist by DJ AB
7 – 7:45 p.m.
Welcome remarks by Maranda
Leadership & Legacy Society Inductees
Remarks by Carol Van Andel
Presentation of Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Awards and Video Presentations
7:55 p.m.
Closing remarks by Maranda
8 p.m.
Event Ends
Dessert Trio
• Limoncello Yeast Cake (yeast cake soaked in limoncello syrup, Chantilly cream)
• Chocolate Bomb (dark chocolate sphere filled with raspberry chiboust and angel food cake imploded with dark chocolate sauce)
• Greek Yogurt Cheesecake (caramel brittle garnish and honey blackberry reduction)
Prosecco
Contact Sarah Rollman at 616.234.5712 or via email for more information.
