Ellie Soucy, CIS, CITP
President
Incentive Meeting Services, LLC
Planner of the Year
Honoring the planner shaping the future of our industry.
Presented by Caesars Entertainment. Congratulations to Vilma Villavicencio, our 2026 Planner of the Year, announced live at IMEX America. Thank you to everyone who voted!
2026 Planner of the Year
Vilma Villavicencio
Owner & Founder, Checklist Events
Congratulations, Vilma! Thank you for everything you do for our industry and the people who bring us together.
The prize
Vilma received a custom watch by Seiko and a fabulous stay at Caesars Palace, courtesy of our presenting sponsor, Caesars Entertainment.
2026 Finalists
Congratulations to our finalists
Heather Pilcher, CSEP, CMP
CEO | Executive Producer
Blue Spark Event Design
Jeanette Alston-Watkins
Regional Sales Support Specialist
SOPREMA