Last Conclave Names Last Rockwell Winners

• The Conclave proudly announces its final Rockwell recipients, who will be honored at Conclave 45: The Last Conclave in Minneapolis, Sept 15-17, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Suites MSP Airport/Mall of America.

These individuals, initially nominated in a just-concluded nationwide search, were selected by the Conclave Board for their contributions to the Conclave Learning Conference through the years and for their industry accomplishments, leadership and mentorship within the broadcasting community.

The 2026 Rockwell recipients are (l-r): Mark Bolke, retired RCS executive and former Conclave Chairman of the Board • Dave “Chachi” Denes, co-founder of Benztown Branding • Joe Knapp, founder of MusicMaster Scheduling • Lori Lewis, founder of Lori Lewis Media and former Conclave Chairperson of the Board • Dan Seeman, President/Region Manager, Hubbard Minnesota.

Also: Herb Hoppe, the late founder of Tri-Country Broadcasting, based in Sauk Rapids, MN will be posthumously honored with his Rockwell Award from the cancelled 2023 Conclave Learning Conference.

Questions: Contact Bob Goff, Board Chair, Conclave 45: The Last Conclave at bob@hofw.media.