PRESENTED BY DIAMOND SPONSORS:
The MAPS Annual Awards Gala honors distinguished individuals and organizations who have made great contributions to the lives of Portuguese speakers and others in Massachusetts.
OUR GALA WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
MAPS 2025 GALA PROGRAM BOOK
THANK YOU TO OUR AUCTION DONORS: Ana Patuleia Ortins; Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel; Casa Portugal Restaurant; Consulate General of Portugal in Boston; Courthosue Seafood Restaurant; Evaldo Rocha; Fogo de Chão; Globo Travel and Copa Airlines; Inman Square Wine & Spirits; Luciano Lima; Manny Rogers, Jr.; M.S. Walker; Muqueca Restaurant; New England Revolution Foundation; Pacheco Jewelers; Polyanna Figueiredo; Wagner Floral Designs; Wilson Gouveia; Yallem Cake Shop
MEET OUR 2025 HONOREES
We are very excited to honor these outstanding community leaders and share their stories of success and dedication to our communities at our Gala. Read our Press Release to learn more about them:
MAPS 2025 Person of the Year
BISHOP CRISTIANO BARBOSA
Archdiocese of Boston
The MAPS Person of the Year Award has always recognized individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to helping MAPS and the communities we serve. It is the highest honor bestowed by the agency each year.
MAPS 2025 Mary & Manuel Rogers Lifetime Community Service Award
EDILIA GOMES
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Founder, Healing Hearts Care Center
The MAPS Mary & Manuel Rogers Lifetime Community Service Award is presented to the individual who best exemplifies the spirit of lifetime service to the Portuguese-speaking communities that Mary & Manuel Rogers demonstrated throughout their lives. The late Mr. Rogers was a longtime Cambridge resident, owner of the Rogers Funeral Home and a steadfast community benefactor. His wife, Mary, son Manuel Rogers Jr. and their family have continued that tradition throughout their lives as well.
MAPS 2025 Álvaro Lima Outstanding Business Award
MICHAEL CARREIRO
CEO, Auxzillium IT Services & Solutions
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.
2025 GALA ENTERTAINMENT
MAIN PERFORMANCE
CLAUDIO RAMOS & FRIENDS
This dynamic ensemble led by pianist and producer Claudio Ramos brings together some of the finest talents in Cape Verdean music: the soulful and powerful vocals of Leninha Fortes, the masterful guitar skills of Tyni Cardoso, and the versatile artistry of multi-instrumentalist Adir Amado. They invite you on a vibrant cultural journey through the rich sounds of Cape Verde, the soulful melodies of Portugal, and the contagious rhythms of Brazil.
BALLROOM OPENING
CORAL HARMONIA
Formed exclusively for our Gala, Coral Harmonia brings together choir members from the St. Anthony parish in Cambridge and Our Lady of Fatima parish in Peabody. They will greet our guests in the elegant Marriott Ballroom, setting the stage for an evening filled with cultural pride and celebration.
AFTER-PARTY
DJ NANA
DJ Nana is a premier DJ known for creating the perfect musical atmosphere for any celebration. With expertly curated playlists and seamless mixing, he keeps the energy high and the dance floor packed!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSORS
EMERALD SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
