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Shawntay Dixon Honored at Corp Magazine’s 2025 MVP Awards
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council leader recognized as one of Michigan’s Most Valuable Professionals
Detroit, Michigan, [September 18, 2025]
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council is proud to announce that Shawntay Dixon was honored by Corp Magazine at the Michigan’s Most Valuable Professional, Entrepreneur and Young Professional 2025 MVP Awards in September. The recognition celebrates outstanding leaders who drive growth, innovation, and community impact across Michigan.
“Shawntay exemplifies what it means to serve with excellence. Her dedication to advancing women-owned businesses, her collaborative spirit, and her results-driven approach make a measurable difference for our members and partners,” said Jennifer Jablonski, Executive Vice President, Insurance Operations. “This recognition reflects her leadership and the positive outcomes she delivers for Michigan’s business ecosystem.”
At Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, Dixon leads high-impact initiatives that support business owners through certification, access to capital, and strategic connections with corporate and government procurement. Her work has helped expand opportunities for diverse suppliers and strengthened the region’s entrepreneurial pipeline.
“I am honored to receive this recognition,” said Shawntay Dixon. “Michigan’s business community is full of talented and resilient leaders. I am grateful to work alongside partners who believe in equitable opportunity and to support business owners as they grow, hire, and invest in our communities.”
Corp Magazine’s MVP Awards recognize professionals who demonstrate leadership, professional achievement, and community service. Honorees are selected through a competitive review that evaluates career accomplishments and broader contributions to Michigan’s economic vitality.
About Great Lakes Women’s Business Council
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council is a nonprofit champion for women and small business owners, providing certification, access to capital through CEED Lending, business education, and connections to corporate and government procurement. Serving Michigan and Indiana, Great Lakes WBC supports thousands of businesses each year through programs that drive growth, create jobs, and strengthen communities. Learn more at https://www.corpmagazine.com/events/2025-mvp-awards/.
About Corp Magazine’s MVP Awards
Corp Magazine’s Michigan’s Most Valuable Professional, Entrepreneur and Young Professional Awards honor leaders who model business excellence, innovation, and community impact. The annual program spotlights professionals across industries who move Michigan forward.
