Lighthouse Gala  •  Thursday, May 25  •  6:30 p.m.

Join us to honor this year’s outstanding members of the maritime community.

You are invited...

Please make plans to join us at the Audubon Tea Room on Thursday, May 25 as we honor this year's outstanding members of the maritime community. Enjoy live entertainment while dining and bidding in the silent auction. All proceeds from this event will benefit Global Maritime Ministries.


Audubon Tea Room • 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets: $75 • Purchase Online

Dress: Business Formal

2023 Award Recipients

Very special awards will be presented to honor exceptional acts of service in the maritime community.

  • Crystal
    Lighthouse
    Award

    Mr. Drew M. Heaphy has been named as this year’s recipient of the Crystal Lighthouse Award, which celebrates the Maritime Person of the Year. Heaphy is Executive Director of St. Bernard Port Harbor and Terminal District. Heaphy began his tenure with the Port in 1999 as Director of Administration and has many years of experience in public administration and financial management. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and the American Association of Port Authorities Professional Port Management Certification, which educates and develops knowledge in the intricacies of Port management. Heaphy has also served as the president of the Ports Association of Louisiana.

  • John P. Vandercook Service Award

    Mr. Philip C. Schifflin, Jr. has been named as this year’s recipient of the Rev. John P. Vandercook Service Award, which celebrates the Maritime Humanitarian of the Year. Schifflin serves as Director of Mariner Advocacy with  Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI). He joined SCI in November 2020, following a 30-year career in the United States Coast Guard. His career included serving as Staff Judge Advocate (senior legal counsel) for Coast Guard District 8 and, prior to that, Captain of the Port of New Orleans, as well as a member of the United States delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Schifflin is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, the College of William & Mary Law School, and the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. He currently serves on delegations to various committees of the IMO and as head of the International Christian Maritime Association's delegation to the International Labor Organization.

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets for the Lighthouse Gala are $75 each. Purchase your tickets easily and securely online by clicking the link below.

Silver Ministry Sponsor

Dodson & Hooks

An International Maritime & Personal Injury Law Firm

Bronze Ministry Sponsors

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Ministry sponsorships are available!

Premiere Sponsor • $25,000

Platinum Sponsor • $20,000

Gold Sponsor • $15,000

Silver Sponsor • $10,000
Bronze Sponsor • $5,000


Gala Table Sponsor $1000

• 1 Reserved Table (10 Tickets)

• Preferred Table Near the Stage

• Logo on Your Table Sign


All gifts and donations to Global Maritime Ministries are tax deductible.

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