Over 20 years, the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology has created impact through opportunity in our community. And while the big-picture impact is a great story to tell, the personal stories of impact — a new career leads to income stability for a family, college and career exploration kickstarts a future of purpose for a young adult, creating art grows the confidence of a teen — capture the core of WMCAT’s mission.
Join us at iBall 2025 on Thursday, March 13 from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate 20 years of these stories, connect over our shared goal to provide access to opportunity, and collectively invest in future impact. iBall will be hosted in downtown Grand Rapids with live music, engaging activities, and a vibrant celebration of three WMCAT alumni honorees who embody innovation, imagination, and inspiration.
iBall is presented by Meijer.
TICKETS
Tickets are $150 and include dinner, open bar, live entertainment, and WMCAT activities.
Limited, discounted early bird tickets are available for $125 through January 31 or until sold out.
Purchase below with code “EARLYBIRD”.
HONOREES
WMCAT Award for Innovation
STACIA MASON
The WMCAT Award for Innovation will be presented to Stacia Mason, graduate of the WMCAT Adult Career Training Program’s inaugural Cybersecurity class. Now a GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) analyst at Acrisure, Stacia proudly shares the story of her journey to tech with established and aspiring cybersecurity professionals alike, aiming to make the industry more accessible and inclusive. By creating social capital in community, building confidence in herself and others, and embracing personal and professional development, Stacia embodies the spirit of the Adult Career Training Program and is investing in the success of current and future students.
WMCAT Award for Imagination
CORINN MAPP
The WMCAT Award for Imagination will be presented to Corinn Mapp, graduate of Step Year at WMCAT, who is creating belonging and purpose through her art. Following her journey in WMCAT’s college and career exploration program, Corinn is elevating her voice and art as a keynote speaker to nationwide audiences about the impact of Wayfinder curriculum — integrated throughout the Step Year experience — and as an ArtPrize artist. Corinn represents the spirit of Step Year, embracing self-discovery and new experiences while inviting others to do the same.
The WMCAT Award for Imagination is sponsored by Steelcase.
WMCAT Award for Inspiration
ARICK DAVIS
In honor of James C. Welch
The WMCAT Award for Inspiration will be presented to Arick Davis, in honor of the late Jim Welch, WMCAT’s founding board chair. A student in WMCAT’s first Teen Arts + Tech Program class, Arick gained the confidence, creative ambition, and community connection as a teen that manifest in his life today. Co-founder and CEO of Last Mile Cafe — a Black-and-woman-owned coffee shop in Grand Rapids — Arick is shifting the narrative on what business can do: donating revenue to local organizations, prioritizing ethical and sustainable practices, and leading with a vision for a more community.
SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to our iBall 2025 sponsors! Sponsorship of iBall supports WMCAT’s mission to provide access to opportunity. Please contact Emily Evers at emily.evers@wmcat.org or (616) 454-7004 if you or your company are interested in sponsoring.
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WMCAT Award for Imagination Sponsor
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Live Music Sponsor
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