Representative Mark Wright has been named the 2025 recipient of the Crystal Lighthouse Award, which honors the Maritime Person of the Year. Representative Wright serves District 77 in Covington and is Chair of the Louisiana House Transportation Committee. He played a key role in establishing the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission (LPWIC). On the LPWIC, he advocates for port and waterway development as part of a statewide strategic plan and investment initiative.

In addition to his legislative role, Wright serves as Southern Region Vice President for the American Waterways Operators, the national trade association for the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry. He also co-chairs the Mid-American Regional Quality

Steering Committee and serves on the board of the Greater New Orleans Port Safety Council. He holds a degree from Xavier University and an M.B.A. from the University of Dallas. He and his wife live in Covington with their children.