Thank You for Attending
the Power Of Tourism
On May 7, 2025, we held our annual Power of Tourism event to recognize Allen County's incredible hospitality industry.
The Power of Tourism
Congratulations to the 2025 Nominees and Winners
Diversity Champion Award
Luke Labas, The League
LaQueisha Brown, Pontiac Street Market
Joe Marana, Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
Rising Star Award
Adam Heller, Dana's On The Landing
Jake Dunno, Dana's On The Landing
Jessica Fulk, Fort Wayne Zoo
Haylee King, Holiday Inn Purdue Fort Wayne
Carsin Stutzman, Blue Flame Hospitality
Service Excellence Award
Susie Bruick, Grand Wayne Convention Center
Bobby Bonus, The Bradley
Lynn Hoover, Staybridge Suites Fort Wayne
Nancy Murray, The Plex
Anthony Racic, Downtown Fort Wayne Clean & Safe Program
Grant Richardson, The Bradley
Rachel Rosswurm & Karen Ewing, The Pearl Apartments and Event Center
Jennifer Uehlein, Features Restaurant & Bar at the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
Emily Wagner, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Hospitality Leadership Award
Nathan Dennison, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Nicki Browne, Namou Hotel Group
Shelby Gallagher, ZMC Hotels
Brittneay King-Pope, Embassy Theatre
Consuela Martin, SpringHill Suites North, Indiana Hospitality Group
Joe Marana, Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
Power of Tourism Award
Jake & Jes Farris, Event Organizers, Tattoo Fest/ Big Fort Fest
Dyanne Hower, Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
Alexys Koch, Indiana Hospitality Group
Eric Johnson, Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum
Salena Scardina, Align Indiana
Organization or Business Service Excellence Award
Fort Wayne Zoo
Fairfield Ventures, LLC
Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot
Sweetwater
World Baseball Academy, Inc
2025 Host Them Here Award
David Jones, North American Brass Band Association
2025 Thomas C. Henry Destination Development Legacy Award
Fort Wayne TinCaps
Thank You
Table Sponsors
Allen County Public Library
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Barnes & Thornburg
The Bradley
Fort Wayne- Allen County Airport Authority
Fort Wayne Zoo
Grand Wayne Convention Center
Greater Fort Wayne, INC.
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne
The Pearl
SYM Financial Advisors
TinCaps
Turnstone
ZMC Hotels
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