Miami became the focal point for recognizing business excellence on Thursday, October 8, as the Top Entrepreneurs of USA Awards 2026 honored 28 entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals for their contributions to economic development, innovation, leadership, and industry growth. The event, held at the EB Hotel Miami, brought together representatives from companies and institutions across South Florida, the United States, and international markets, according to NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE.
Organized by Negocios & Ejecutiva Magazine, the awards aim to highlight the careers of leaders who, through their business vision, capacity for innovation, and professional commitment, contribute to creating opportunities, strengthening businesses, and developing communities. Sabina Covo hosted the ceremony, introducing the award recipients during an evening that combined business recognitions with musical performances by singer David Gómez. The presentation of the 28 awards took place in the hotel’s ballroom, where 120 invited businesspeople enjoyed dinner and the awards ceremony.
The honorees represented a wide range of sectors, reflecting the diversity of South Florida’s economy. Rafael Olloqui, Founder and CEO of BTS, received the “International Business Expansion Award” for his leadership in international business expansion. Erwin Mosqueda, Founder and CEO of Top Gun M.O.T. Design Services, was honored with the “Excellence in Traffic Engineering, Roadway Safety & Entrepreneurial Leadership Award.” Manuel Vidal, Founder and CEO of Premium Finance Group, received the “Distinguished Career in Premium Finance & Wealth Preservation Award.” Gevorg Shahbazyan, Founder and CEO of STARLIFE GROUP, was recognized with the “Excellence in Real Estate Development & Business Leadership Award.” Mario Murgado, Founder and CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, received the “Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award.” Mónica Vázquez, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ABANCA USA, was honored with the “International Banking & Executive Leadership Award.” Andrea Padilla, Founder and CEO of Square Root, received the “Excellence in Marketing, Communications & Business Leadership Award.” Ace Cruz, Founder and CEO of Ojalá Wines, was recognized with the “Visionary Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award.” Marcello Serrato, Founder and CEO of Prestige Auto, received the “Distinguished Career in Automotive Industry & Business Leadership Award.” Maurici Lladó, Managing Director of Banco Sabadell Miami Branch, was honored with the “Distinguished Career in Banking & International Financial Leadership Award.”
Additional honorees included Susanna Antequera, Founder and General Manager of Antequera de Jáuregui Abogados, who received the “Excellence in Legal Leadership & International Family Law Award”; Fernando Arellano-Geddes, CEO of PowerHouse Automotive Group, recognized with the “Automotive Leadership & Business Excellence Award”; James Michael Burkett, President of U.S. Operations at Northbridge University, honored with the “Excellence in Higher Education Leadership & Community Impact Award”; José E. Cueto, CEO of Grove Bank & Trust, who received the “Distinguished Career in Banking & Financial Leadership Award”; German Morales, Partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP, honored with the “Business Law & Legal Leadership Award”; Marianna Montanaro, Founder and CEO of Chef to Go, recognized with the “Distinguished Career in Culinary Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award”; Alonso Martinez, Founder and President of Crece Financial Strategies, LLC, who received the “Financial Strategy & Wealth Protection Leadership Award”; Laura Gomez, Founder and CEO of GV Group, honored with the “Excellence in Tax Strategy & Business Leadership Award”; Lizette M. Sierra, Founder of Law Office of Lizette M. Sierra, P.A., recognized with the “Excellence in Immigration Law & Community Leadership Award”; Juan José Núñez, Founder and CEO of Vertical 3 Media, who received the “Digital Media Innovation & Entrepreneurial Leadership Award”; Ivonne Fernandez, Senior Associate State Director of Advocacy at AARP Florida, honored with the “Excellence in Community Leadership & Social Impact Award”; María Fernández de Córdoba Martos, CEO of Grupo EULEN USA, recognized with the “Visionary Executive Leadership & Business Innovation Award”; Roberto Macho, Chairman of UHY International, who received the “Distinguished Global Business & Advisory Leadership Award”; Eugenio Labari, Co-Founder and CEO of STI Global Group, honored with the “Global Travel Industry & Business Leadership Award”; Natalia Montaño, Founder and CEO of Aguamarina Preschools and Aguamarina Elementary School, recognized with the “Excellence in Education Innovation & Leadership Award”; Christian Infante, President of SEM Services, who received the “Business Leadership & Family Enterprise Legacy Award”; Salomon Mishaan, Founder and CEO of OXXO Care Cleaners, honored with the “Distinguished Career in Business Innovation & Entrepreneurial Leadership Award”; and Daniel Cittadino, CEO of CCGS Construction and Real Estate Investor, recognized with the “Construction, Real Estate & Entrepreneurial Leadership Award.”
The ceremony also featured the exhibition of two special vehicles: 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 the development of an increasingly diverse and international business community. For more information about the organizer and its publications, visit NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE.
