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. Voting has closed. Thank you to everyone who voted! Our four finalists will be celebrated at IMEX America, where the 2026 Planner of the Year will be announced.
The celebration continues at IMEX America
We have 4 finalists. The winner will be announced live.
October 14 at 3 PM
Prevue Meetings + Incentives Booth, D2558
2026 Finalists
Meet the finalists
Heather Pilcher, CSEP, CMP
CEO | Executive Producer
Blue Spark Event Design
Vilma Villavicencio
Owner & Founder
Checklist Events
Jeanette Alston-Watkins
Regional Sales Support Specialist
SOPREMA
The prizes
The Planner of the Year will receive a special prize from our presenting sponsor, Caesars Entertainment, a Seiko watch, recognition in the November/December issue of Prevue Meetings + Incentives, and a special gift during IMEX America.
Our three runners-up will also be recognized at the booth, receive a special gift and be featured in the November/December issue of Prevue Meetings + Incentives.
Planners win too
We’re awarding our planner audience at IMEX America!
Not only are we crowning the 2026 Planner of the Year, we’re also giving away prizes to planners in the audience. Pre-register now to spin and win. Prizes will be awarded at the same time as the Planner of the Year announcement.
October 14 · 3 PM · Prevue Meetings + Incentives Booth D2558
Pre-register to spin & win