Welcome to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and Foundation for Seaports of the Americas Submission Portal. This centralized platform is designed to streamline the application and submission process for AAPA's Lighthouse Awards and Professional Development programs, and the Foundation for Seaports of the Americas scholarships.
To begin your submission, please select the appropriate program using the link(s) below. Available options will be displayed based on current submission periods. We are proud to support excellence, innovation, and professional growth across the port industry, and look forward to receiving your submissions.
Requirements: A successful candidate will complete 36 learning hours per year. Options to earn your credential hours include becoming a mentee, attending AAPA events and/or webinars, taking a course at a local college or online educational program, and/or participating in a residency at a host port.
In order to be eligible for the PPA® program, you must complete the application and pay the $99 application fee here. The application fee will be waived for students with proof of attendance.
The application fee is processed through our website using your IMIS ID. This is different than the logon you created for the application. If you do not have a logon, use the Find My Account form to search for your record. If your record is not found, you may Create an Account to continue with paying your PPA® application fee. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact lsanders@ports.org.
Selected applicants will be notified November 2026! Thank you!