Negocios Magazine has announced that Mario Murgado, President & CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, will be among the business leaders honored during the 2026 edition of the Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami. Murgado will receive the special “Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award,” which recognizes his entrepreneurial career, leadership in the automotive industry, and the growth that has expanded his group into a multi-state operation.
Headquartered in Miami, Murgado Automotive Group currently operates 29 locations across five states, with a presence in Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and California. Under Murgado's leadership, the group has transformed what were once struggling Buick, GMC, and Honda operations near Downtown Miami into standout performers for General Motors and Honda. Today, the group represents a wide array of brands, including Honda, Toyota, Ford, Lincoln, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Cadillac, Audi, Volkswagen, Acura, Infiniti, Mazda, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, as well as luxury and high-performance brands such as Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo.
“For Negocios Magazine, it is a true honor to recognize Mario Murgado, an entrepreneur with deep ties to Miami who has successfully transformed a local automotive operation into a group with a presence across different regions of the United States,” said Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine.
The Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards 2026 will bring together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an awards ceremony and dinner organized by Negocios Magazine. The event will take place in the Ballroom of the EB Hotel Miami.
Negocios Magazine was founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco with the goal of developing a communications platform focused on entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and business leaders in South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The magazine is published in both print and digital formats and also operates NegociosMagazine.com, a platform featuring news, interviews, business profiles, and content related to business, finance, technology, investments, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The publication further expands its distribution through international digital platforms such as PressReader, as well as through its social media presence and business events.
This recognition underscores the significant impact of Murgado's leadership in the automotive sector, highlighting how his strategic vision has not only revitalized local dealerships but also positioned the group as a major player in multiple regional markets. The award also reflects the broader trend of Hispanic entrepreneurs making substantial contributions to the U.S. economy, particularly in industries like automotive retail, where innovation and customer focus are key drivers of success.
