04/24/2026
Port of Baltimore
April 23, 2026
Martin’s Valley Mansion
594 Valley Mansion
Cockeysville, Maryland
THE TRAFFIC CLUB OF BALTIMORE
111TH ANNUAL DINNER HONORING TRANSPORTATION PERSONS OF THE YEAR:
THE HARDWORKING MEN AND WOMEN OF THE BALTIMORE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
CONGRATULATIONS!!
The International Longshoremen’s Association at the Port of Baltimore has proven itself as one of the most vital, adaptable and dependable pillars of the city’s maritime and economic life.
The ILA represents generations of skilled dockworkers, equipment operators, checkers and specialized maritime professionals.
The ILA has helped shape Baltimore into one of the nation’s leading and most resilient ports.
From the early days of manual cargo handling to the modern era of containerization, the ILA members have been at the center of every major transformation. Over the decades, the ILA members have worked through wars, economic booms and recessions changing trade patterns, a bridge collapse and evolving logistics demands. Through it all, the ILA have safeguarded the continuous flow of commerce that fuels our national supply chain.
The ILA is honored to be recognized by the Traffic Club of Baltimore. This honor and recognition belongs to every member—past and present.
Accepting this award on behalf of the men and women at the Port of Baltimore is ILA International Vice President/ILA Local 333 President Scott Cowan.
In photograph, left to right, are:
Billy Hartigan, ILA Local 1804-1 Business Agent
Dennis A. Daggett, ILA International Executive Vice President/ILA Local 1804-1 President
Scott Cowan, ILA International Vice President/ ILA Local 333 President
David Cicalese, ILA Atlantic Coast District Vice President/ ILA Local 1 President
Kenny Oelkers, ILA International Education Director
Brian Porter, ILA Local 1804-1 Business Agent
Michael Izzo, ILA Atlantic Coast District Vice President/ ILA Local 920 President
Virgil Maldonado, ILA International Vice President/ILA Local 1588 President
