Miami became the epicenter of business recognition 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. Held at the EB Hotel Miami, the ceremony brought together representatives from companies and institutions across South Florida, the United States, and international markets.
Organized by Negocios & Ejecutiva Magazine, the awards aim to highlight leaders who, through business vision, innovation, and professional commitment, create opportunities and strengthen communities. The event was hosted by Sabina Covo, who introduced the award recipients during an evening that combined business recognitions with musical performances by singer David Gómez. The presentation 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, underscoring the diversity of Miami’s business landscape. Rafael Olloqui, Founder and CEO of BTS, received the International Business Expansion Award. Erwin Mosqueda of Top Gun M.O.T. Design Services was honored for excellence in traffic engineering and roadway safety. Manuel Vidal of Premium Finance Group was recognized for distinguished career in premium finance and wealth preservation. Gevorg Shahbazyan of STARLIFE GROUP received an award for excellence in real estate development.
Other notable recipients included Mario Murgado of Murgado Automotive Group for automotive entrepreneurship; Mónica Vázquez of ABANCA USA for international banking; Andrea Padilla of Square Root for marketing and communications; Ace Cruz of Ojalá Wines for visionary entrepreneurship; Marcello Serrato of Prestige Auto for automotive industry leadership; and Maurici Lladó of Banco Sabadell Miami Branch for international financial leadership. Susanna Antequera of Antequera de Jáuregui Abogados was honored for legal leadership in international family law, while Fernando Arellano-Geddes of PowerHouse Automotive Group received recognition for automotive leadership.
Additional honorees included James Michael Burkett of Northbridge University for higher education leadership; José E. Cueto of Grove Bank & Trust for banking; German Morales of Shutts & Bowen LLP for business law; Marianna Montanaro of Chef to Go for culinary entrepreneurship; Alonso Martinez of Crece Financial Strategies for financial strategy; Laura Gomez of GV Group for tax strategy; Lizette M. Sierra for immigration law; Juan José Núñez of Vertical 3 Media for digital media innovation; Ivonne Fernandez of AARP Florida for community leadership; María Fernández de Córdoba Martos of Grupo EULEN USA for executive leadership; Roberto Macho of UHY International for global business; Eugenio Labari of STI Global Group for travel industry leadership; Natalia Montaño of Aguamarina Preschools for education innovation; Christian Infante of SEM Services for family enterprise legacy; Salomon Mishaan of OXXO Care Cleaners for business innovation; and Daniel Cittadino of CCGS Construction for construction and real estate leadership.
The ceremony also featured an 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. These displays highlighted innovation and heritage in the automotive sector, reflecting the event’s forward-looking yet tradition-conscious spirit.
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. As reported by NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE, the event underscored Miami’s role as a hub for entrepreneurship and cross-border business, with honorees spanning finance, law, education, automotive, media, and more. The awards not only celebrate individual achievements but also signal the strength of South Florida’s economic ecosystem and its connections to global markets.
