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Baltimore Convention Center Icon Dies at 74
17 Dec
Summary
- Former director was the first woman to lead a national convention center.
- She served under nine mayors during her 49 years of municipal service.
- Werner received a lifetime achievement award from industry leaders.
Baltimore has lost a significant figure in its civic and hospitality landscape with the passing of Peggy Daidakis Werner, former director of the Baltimore Convention Center. Werner, who died Dec. 12 at age 74 after a battle with lymphoma, broke barriers as the first woman to lead a national convention center.
Werner's career spanned nearly five decades, during which she worked under nine different mayors, demonstrating remarkable adaptability and leadership. She was instrumental in the expansion of the Baltimore Convention Center, helping to establish it as a premier venue in Maryland. Her dedication to her city and industry was widely recognized, including a lifetime achievement award.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Werner was a patron of the arts and a devoted sports fan. Her legacy is remembered through the countless staff members she influenced and her role in championing Baltimore as a destination for visitors and conventions. She retired in 2022 after an extensive career in public service.
