Thank You for Attending
the Power Of Tourism
On May 9, 2024, we held our inaugural Power of Tourism event to recognize Allen County's incredible hospitality industry.
Better Because of Tourism
Congratulations to the 2024 Winners
Diversity Champion Award
Turnstone
Amani Family Services
Kevin Boughton, Embassy Theatre
Joe Marana, Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Brittany Hall, Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Hilton Fort Wayne
Katie Jo Dilling, Junk Ditch Brewing Company
Rising Star Award
Johnny Perez, Te Gustó Hospitality
Reagann Koehlinger, Embassy Theatre
Andrew Werling, Hilton Fort Wayne
Hannah Schultz, Carr Workplaces
Service Excellence Award
Samantha Strickland, Embassy Theatre
Paul Gongwer, Starbucks at Hilton Fort Wayne
Brittneay King- Pope, Embassy Theatre
Ashley Malone, Purdue Fort Wayne
TJ Ochoa, Ambrosia Orchard Cidery and Meadery
Sabrina Stark, Blue Flame Hospitality
Hospitality Leader Award
Brooke Colvin, Hilton Fort Wayne
Amanda Codespoti, Hampton Inn Southwest
Nicki Browne, Namou Hotel Group
Sean McCarthy, JK O'Donnell's
Theresa Smith Allevato, Copper Spoon
Power of Tourism Award
Rick Schuiteman, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Robert Jones, Historic Fort Wayne
Mark McKinney, Embassy Theatre
Wendy Frank, Hilton Fort Wayne
2024 Thomas C. Henry Destination Development Legacy Award
Todd Ramsey, Silverado Properties LLC
Program Booklet
Photo Gallery
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