Elise Kutt

Grand Rapids

Elise’s journey into photography began while building a portfolio in art school based on self-portraits. While exploring and experimenting in front of and behind the camera, Elise learned to appreciate her inner and outer beauty, and discovered her true calling–helping others to fall in love with themselves. Read More…

Elisha Hodge

Battle Creek

She’s selfless, hardworking, dedicated to making her community a better place, and gives back without expecting anything in return. She’s a woman of distinction who deserves her flowers, and no, not just because she’s a florist! Read More…

Tiffany Parker

Kalamazoo

Tiffany Parker comes from a family of hard workers who dedicate countless hours and efforts to serving those around them. She leads her church choir, helps with her father’s nonprofit Charlie’s P.L.A.C.E. and its yearly Summer Youth Basketball League. Read More…

Kaja Thornton-Hunter

Muskegon Heights

Kaja is the epitome of compassion, activism and zeal. As the founder and CEO of nonprofit Overcoming Barriers, Inc., owner of a local business and community hub, The “Us” Café, and creator of Kaja’s Flavor Packs, this remarkable woman brings people from all levels of society together. Read more…

Each week in March, eightWest will unveil one of the four finalists for this year’s Remarkable Women contest. On Wednesday, March 29, the winner will be announced. She will receive a $1,000 donation to the charity of her choice and a trip to L.A., where she will join the winners from all of the Nexstar Media stations for a chance to be named Nexstar Media Group’s Woman of the Year.