Driven by purpose

These honors reflect the work, heart, and vision behind Maya’s journey; from science and service to leadership and innovation.

Awards don’t define character; they highlight moments where dedication met opportunity.

Featured Awards

Recognitions that highlight Maya’s dedication to learning, leadership, and community impact.

TEDx Youth Talk – entrepreneurship & innovation in teen health

  • Shared the origin story of PureSip: a teen-focused vitamin brand rooted in science
  • Closed with a call to action: science should serve people, and innovation begins with care
  • Emphasized empathy, innovation, and youth wellness as core values
  • Discussed challenges in branding, sourcing, and scientific validation
  • Highlighted the research, design, and testing phases led by her youth team

YELL Canada Finalist

  • Presented PureSip at national entrepreneurship competition
  • Recognized for innovation, research, and youth health advocacy

Villars Intensive Program on Ecopreneurship

Recipient of the prestigious full scholarship to the Villars Intensive Program on Ecopreneurship in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland (2024)

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

  • Completed rigorous milestones in service, skill, fitness, and expedition
  • Reflects resilience, leadership, and long-term commitment

League of Innovators Winner

  • First Place Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition
  • Awarded for PureSip’s scalable impact and design thinking

Outstanding Youth Team Award

District of West Vancouver (2024)

  • Presented during BC Youth Week to recognize youth leadership and community service
  • Recognized for initiative, independence, and commitment to student safety and wellbeing
  • Team served as certified first responders, calmly managing medical emergencies at school
  • Awarded for Maya’s role in the Mulgrave Emergency Response Team (MERT)

Science Fair & Research Honors

  • Recognized for health equity research and CRISPR exploration
  • Presented findings to academic mentors and panels

Academic Excellence Awards

  • Multiple recognitions for top performance in STEM and humanities
  • Honors include school-wide distinction and subject-specific awards

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