Mario Murgado to Receive Top Automotive Award at Negocios Magazine's 2026 Gala

Negocios Magazine has announced that Mario Murgado, President & CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, will be honored at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards, scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami. Murgado will receive the special 'Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award' in recognition of his entrepreneurial career and the transformation of his group into a multi-state powerhouse with 29 locations across Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and California. Under his leadership, underperforming Buick, GMC, and Honda operations near Downtown Miami were revitalized, becoming standout performers for General Motors and Honda. Today, the group represents a diverse portfolio of brands, including Honda, Toyota, Ford, Lincoln, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Cadillac, Audi, Volkswagen, Acura, Infiniti, Mazda, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and luxury marques like Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo.

Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, expressed pride in recognizing an entrepreneur with deep Miami roots who has expanded a local operation into a national success story. The awards ceremony and dinner will gather approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals, celebrating business leadership across the U.S. Hispanic market. Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, continues its mission as a communications platform for business leaders, with both print and digital editions. The event underscores the magazine's commitment to highlighting entrepreneurial excellence, as seen in its coverage on NegociosMagazine.com and its distribution through platforms like PressReader.

This recognition not only honors Murgado's achievements but also shines a spotlight on the broader entrepreneurial spirit in Miami and beyond. As part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., Negocios Magazine continues to expand its reach through events like the Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards, fostering a community of innovation and leadership.