RCMA presents LeeAnn Solosky with Award of Excellence 

FEBRUARY 12, 2026, Lexington, Kentucky — The Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA) presented Grand Wayne Convention Center sales manager LeeAnn Solosky with the Association's coveted Award of Excellence during its 2026 Emerge Conference, held February 10-12 in Lexington, Kentucky.  RCMA is the world's largest faith-based events association, dedicated to helping event planners effectively implement conferences for their faith-based organizations.

RMCA presented the award in honor of LeeAnn's long-term dedication to faith-based events, her consistent presence and support of the event planning industry, and her contributions to the RCMA community. This year's conference marked RCMA's 50th consecutive year of gathering event planners and suppliers, of which LeeAnn has attended since 1990 (36 years!), representing Grand Wayne Convention Center and Fort Wayne, Indiana, as a viable destination for faith-based conferences.

"Awards like this are a reflection of our staff's long-term commitment to our clients, the industry, this facility, and the growth of our downtown," states Marcy McKinley, director of sales and marketing at Grand Wayne Convention Center. "LeeAnn is one of our most dedicated front-line professionals, and she truly invests herself in each clients' work and well-being. I cannot think of a more deserving person to receive this award."

Faith-based conferences are one of Grand Wayne Convention Center's core markets, particularly for national and regional  organizations seeking accessible, accommodating, and versatile event venues with pleasing amenities and attractions. In its 40-plus years of operation, Grand Wayne Convention Center has welcomed hundreds of faith-based organizations into downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, lending to the city's growing reputation as one of the Midwest's premier event destinations. 

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