Port Houston Chief Port Security and Emergency Operations (PSEO) Officer Amy Seymour has been named the recipient of the National Maritime Safety Association's (NMSA) 2026 Safety Innovator of the Year Award, recognizing her leadership and contributions to advancing workplace safety in the maritime industry.
Presented annually, the NMSA Safety Innovator of the Year Award honors an individual or organization that has made a recent, significant, and innovative contribution to improving occupational safety and health in marine cargo handling operations. Recipients are recognized for implementing groundbreaking safety measures, enhancing training programs, introducing new tools and processes, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Every day, employees, contractors, truck drivers, mariners, and customers rely on Port Houston to safely move cargo through the nation's busiest maritime gateway. As Port Houston continues to grow and invest in new infrastructure, maintaining a strong culture of safety remains essential to protecting people and supporting reliable operations.
This recognition reflects Seymour's commitment to improving safety practices in maritime operations while reinforcing Port Houston's long-standing culture of safety. From employee training and emergency preparedness to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration, that commitment is embedded throughout the organization and remains essential to protecting employees, customers, contractors and partners.
“I'm honored to receive this recognition, but this award reflects the Security and Emergency Operations Division's commitment to continuous improvement and the dedication of our Emergency Management, Environmental Affairs, Fire, Police, Safety, and Security teams, as well as the entire Port Houston team. Safety is about both prevention and response, and it is everyone's responsibility. Our success comes from employees looking out for one another, continuously improving, and making safety part of every decision we make,” said Amy Seymour, Chief PSEO Officer.
As a leading maritime gateway, Port Houston knows that operational excellence begins with protecting its people. Seymour's national recognition showcases the organization's people-first culture and its ongoing commitment to protecting those who keep the port moving every day.