On June 5, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions announced the winners of the 2025 MAP Awards: Moizza Zia Ul Haq, Katherine Griffin, Hayley Thompson and Cassandra Bertucci. These annual awards recognize outstanding MAP staff, students or volunteers who have excelled in their roles and demonstrate a passion and commitment to applying MAP’s values in their work.
Moizza Zia Ul Haq (she/her), Research Coordinator on Dr. Nav Persaud’s team, is a winner of the MAP Values in Practice Award, an award to recognize an individual who exemplifies and advocates for MAP values in their work and interactions. From Moizza’s nomination: “Moizza’s compassion and excellent communication skills have been noted by many patients… participants routinely ask to speak to her by name.”
Katherine Griffin (she/her), Research Program Manager on Dr. Darrell Tan’s team, is also a winner of the MAP Values in Practice Award. From Katherine’s nomination: “Katie advocates ceaselessly for ensuring equity in the lab… she is an exemplary leader who promotes MAP principles every day that she is on the job.”
Hayley Thompson (she/her), Research Program Manager for Ontario’s Drug Checking Community, is the winner of the MAP Community Partnerships Award, an award to recognize an individual who consistently models exemplary community partnership practices and integration of the perspectives of community and people with lived expertise into their research. From Hayley’s nomination: “Hayley’s approach goes beyond mere consultation—it is about creating genuine spaces for people to be heard, valued, and supported.”
Cassandra Bertucci (she/her), Research Coordinator on Dr. Darrell Tan’s team, is the winner of the MAP Peer Mentor Award, an award to recognize an individual who works hard to help colleagues learn, feel valued and do well at work. From Cassandra’s nomination: “Cassandra fosters an environment where people are encouraged to ask questions, learn from their experiences and thrive in their roles.”
Congratulations to all of our 2025 MAP Awards winners and nominees!