Washington Public Ports Association Recognizes Port of Moses Lake as 2024 Port of the Year

Moses Lake, WA - December 16, 2024: The Port of Moses Lake is pleased to announce its recognition as the 2024 Port of the Year by the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) during their annual meeting in Bellevue, Washington, Friday.

The Port has been acknowledged for its critical contribution to economic growth in Grant County, particularly for the successful completion of a wastewater expansion, advancements in rail access, and approach to addressing the region's pressing power requirements.

Port Commission President, Kent Jones, accepting the award, said, “A lot of recognition comes to the commission, but to be honest, our staff does all the work. We have a very small staff, and they have been there for a long time. This award recognizes their tremendous efforts.”

Commissioner Stroud Kunkle, also present for the award, said, “This recognition not only highlights the achievements of our Port team but also serves as a testament to the continuous collaboration among stakeholders committed to a shared mission. We extend our sincerest thanks to our esteemed colleagues at the Washington Public Ports Association for this honor and all who played a role in earning it.” 

Executive Director, Dan Roach said, “We have a wonderful commission with a lot of experience and steady hand at the helm. Many of our projects have been years in the making, like the railroad project, and it’s finally coming to where we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I want to thank our staff, our commissioners, and I look forward to taking this award back to our team for celebrating with them.”

To read WPPA’s full announcement, go to: WPPA 2024 Port of the Year

Media Contact:

Dan Roach, Executive Director Port of Moses Lake

Tel: 509-771-6231 / droach@portofmoseslake.com 

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About the Washington Public Ports Association:

As a state legislative and regulatory advocacy organization, the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) fosters public policy for ports to achieve their goals. The WPPA was formed by the Legislature in 1961 to represent public port districts throughout Washington, serving as the focus through which ports work cooperatively to develop policy direction, share information, and address issues on economic development, trade, transportation, and environmental stewardship. Public port districts offer a wide range of locally governed services, including marine terminals, barge facilities, industrial development, marinas, airports, railroads, and tourism promotion. 

Learn more at washingtonports.org  

About the Port of Moses Lake:

The Port of Moses Lake serves as an aviation, manufacturing, and technology hub for the Pacific Northwest. Home to Grant County International Airport, one of the largest airports in the Western United States, the Port is surrounded by greenfield land, low population density, and is supplied with the most affordable renewable power of any county in the nation. Established in 1965, the Port of Moses Lake has connected Central Washington to the world, linking people and products by air, rail, and land, across the globe.

Learn more at: portofmoseslake.com