Miami became the stage for recognizing business excellence with the Top Entrepreneurs of USA Awards 2026, an event that honored 28 entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals for their impact on economic development, innovation, and industry growth. Held on Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami, the ceremony brought together representatives from South Florida, national, and international companies and institutions. Organized by Negocios & Ejecutiva Magazine, the awards aim to spotlight leaders whose business vision and professional commitment create opportunities and strengthen communities.
The ceremony, hosted by Sabina Covo, featured the presentation of 28 awards in the hotel’s ballroom, where 120 invited businesspeople enjoyed dinner and musical performances by singer David Gómez. The honorees represented a wide range of sectors, including automotive, banking, law, education, real estate, and media. Among the recipients were Rafael Olloqui, Founder and CEO of BTS, who received the International Business Expansion Award; Erwin Mosqueda of Top Gun M.O.T. Design Services, honored for excellence in traffic engineering and roadway safety; and Manuel Vidal of Premium Finance Group, recognized for his career in premium financing and wealth preservation.
Other notable awardees included Gevorg Shahbazyan of STARLIFE GROUP for real estate development, Mario Murgado of Murgado Automotive Group for automotive entrepreneurship, and Mónica Vázquez of ABANCA USA for international banking leadership. Andrea Padilla of Square Root was recognized for marketing and communications, Ace Cruz of Ojalá Wines for visionary entrepreneurship, and Marcello Serrato of Prestige Auto for his automotive career. Maurici Lladó of Banco Sabadell Miami Branch received an award for banking and international financial leadership, while Susanna Antequera of Antequera de Jáuregui Abogados was honored for legal leadership in international family law.
Additional honorees spanned diverse fields: Fernando Arellano-Geddes of PowerHouse Automotive Group for automotive leadership, James Michael Burkett of Northbridge University for higher education leadership, José E. Cueto of Grove Bank & Trust for banking, and German Morales of Shutts & Bowen LLP for business law. Marianna Montanaro of Chef to Go was recognized for culinary entrepreneurship, Alonso Martinez of Crece Financial Strategies for financial strategy, Laura Gomez of GV Group for tax strategy, and Lizette M. Sierra for immigration law and community leadership. Juan José Núñez of Vertical 3 Media received an award for digital media innovation, Ivonne Fernandez of AARP Florida for community leadership, María Fernández de Córdoba Martos of Grupo EULEN USA for executive leadership, and Roberto Macho of UHY International for global business advisory.
The event also highlighted the diversity of sectors driving South Florida’s economic growth and its ties to national and international markets. As part of the experience, two special vehicles were exhibited: an all-electric 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA presented by Prestige Auto, and a classic 1967 Porsche 911 presented by The Barn Miami. The Top Entrepreneurs of USA Awards 2026 reaffirmed the importance of recognizing those who drive new economic opportunities and contribute to an increasingly diverse and international business community. The awards were covered by NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE, underscoring the event's reach and significance.
