Port Development
“Ingeniero Valentín Morán”
Recognizes a Port, Port Terminal or Port Operator that, through its management, has driven key projects for the growth and modernization of port infrastructure in the region.
About the award
Legacy Awards 2026
The ports of Latin America and the Caribbean are the backbone of regional trade: more than 95% of the hemisphere's exports pass through their facilities. In this context of accelerated transformation, AAPA LATAM announces the launch of the Legacy Awards 2026, the association's first institutional recognition designed exclusively to distinguish excellence, leadership and transformative impact within the Latin American port industry.
The Legacy Awards are born from a deep institutional conviction: the region's port sector advances fundamentally through the quality of its leadership, the vision of its managers and the commitment of those who dedicate their careers to raising the standard of this industry. This recognition honors the legacy of those who built the industry and inspires new generations to continue that path. It is structured in three categories, each named after a leader who embodied the values we seek to perpetuate.
Categories
Three strategic categories
Each category has its own application form.
Sustainable Development
“Agustín Díaz”
Recognizes a Port, Port Terminal or Port Operator that has promoted initiatives and policies focused on sustainability, emphasizing the reduction of environmental impact and energy efficiency.
Human Capital Development
“Armando Duarte Peláez”
Honors Ports, Terminals or Port Operators that have prioritized training, education, strengthening and development of human talent within their business strategy in the port industry.
Recognition and benefits
What do winners receive?
Winners will be honored during the AAPA LATAM Annual Conference, December 1–4, 2026 in Guatemala.
- 1Recognition plaque.
- 2Full free registration for one (1) representative, and one (1) companion with a 50% discount at the AAPA LATAM 2026 Annual Conference (attendees are responsible for their travel and lodging expenses).
- 3Recognition at the Awards Ceremony held during the AAPA LATAM 2026 Annual Congress.
- 4Publication of the winners in the AAPA LATAM newsletters.
- 5Hemispheric recognition through AAPA LATAM media.
Timeline
Key dates
Take note of the important dates in the 2026 award cycle.
Open call
August 10 to September 30, 2026
Winners announced
October 6, 2026
Awards ceremony
AAPA LATAM 2026 Annual Congress, Guatemala
Contact
Questions?
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Application
Application form
Select the category you wish to apply for; the form will adjust to that category.
Please note that the only enabled channel to submit your application is the official form on our website.