The MAPS Álvaro Lima Outstanding Business Award honors businesses that, through their own regular activities or by supporting others’ initiatives, have made the lives of the Portuguese-speaking communities easier. The award is named after Álvaro Lima, the Director of Research at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, who was chosen for his longstanding commitment to help small businesses thrive in the greater Boston area.

Award Recipients:

2023 Recipient: Paul Ferreira, President, Cambridge Printing Company
2019 Recipients: Joseph Cerqueira, co-owner of the Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar in Wilmington, MA, and Walter Sousa, owner of Inman Square Wine & Spirits in Cambridge
2018 Recipient: Fernando Castro, Owner, Income Tax Plus
2017 Recipient: John B. Cruz, III, President, Cruz Companies
2016 Recipient: Maria C. Moreira, Executive Director, World Farmers
2015 Recipient: Rui F. Domingos, CEO, Naveo Credit Union
2014 Recipient: Edirson Paiva Sr., Founder & Publisher, The Brazilian Times
2013 Recipient: Sal Couto, CEO of the Couto Management Group
2012 Recipient: José Fonseca Brandão and António Fidalgo Barros, Owners of Cesária Restaurant in Dorchester
2011 Recipient: Álvaro Lima, Business and Community Leader