The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Lighthouse Awards. AAPA’s Lighthouse Awards are a historic annual industry recognition highlighting exceptional port projects that exemplify hard work, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

This year, AAPA received 104 submissions, a record number of applications. Each submission demonstrated a remarkable level of quality and innovation, reflecting the dedication and hard work of the entire port system across all categories, whether they were selected as winners or not.

"To better serve the global economy and their respective local communities, ports are constantly upgrading and updating their assets,” said Cary S. Davis, AAPA President & CEO. "AAPA’s Lighthouse Awards are an exciting opportunity to showcase and celebrate the port industry’s most outstanding innovative projects and steadfast commitment to excellence. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone involved in this unique privilege."

The 2024 Lighthouse Award winners are:

  • Excellence in Community/Educational Outreach
    • Large Port Category: Port of Oakland
    • Small Port Category: Port of Redwood City
  • Excellence in Public Relations Campaign
    • Large Port Category: Port of Corpus Christi
    • Small Port Category: Port of Harlingen Authority
  • Excellence in Print or Digital Media Communications
    • Large Port Category: Port of Tacoma
    • Small Port Category: Port of Longview
  • Excellence in Administrative Practices
    • Large Port Category: Port Tampa Bay
    • Small Port Category: Port of Palm Beach
  • Excellence in Cruise Practices
    • Large Port Category: Port Everglades
    • Small Port Category: Curaçao Ports Authority
  • Excellence in Security Practices
    • Port Pascagoula
  • Excellence in Technology Solutions
    • Large Port Category: Port of Los Angeles
    • Small Port Category: Port of Monroe
  • Excellence in Economic Development Practices
    • Large Port Category: Port of Seattle
    • Small Port Category: Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
  • Excellence in Financial Practices
    • New Bedford Port Authority
  • Excellence in Construction Practices
    • New Bedford Port Authority
  • Excellence in Studies, Plans, and/or Designs
    • Port of San Diego
  • Excellence in Environmental Practices
    • Large Port Category: The Port of Hueneme
    • Small Port Category: Greater Lafourche Port Commission

The 2024 Lighthouse Awards winners were honored at AAPA's recently culminated 113th Annual Convention in Boston, MA, from October 27-30. Winners sent representatives to accept the awards in-person during this prestigious event.

For more information on the Lighthouse Awards and to view detailed information about the winning projects, please visithttps://bit.ly/Lighthouse24.