Negocios Magazine has announced that Mario Murgado, President & CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, will be recognized with the "Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award" during the 2026 edition of the Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami, where approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals will gather for an evening dedicated to business leadership.
Murgado's entrepreneurial journey began in Miami, where he took over struggling Buick, GMC, and Honda operations near Downtown Miami and transformed them into standout performers for General Motors and Honda. Under his leadership, Murgado Automotive Group has grown to operate 29 locations across five states, including Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and California. The group now 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, and Ram, as well as luxury 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 award highlights Murgado's entrepreneurial career, leadership in the automotive industry, and the significant growth and expansion that have made his group a major player in multiple U.S. markets.
The Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards is an annual event organized by Negocios Magazine, which was founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco. The magazine focuses on entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and business leaders in South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market, publishing in both print and digital formats. It also operates NegociosMagazine.com, a platform featuring news, interviews, business profiles, and content related to business, finance, technology, investments, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Negocios Magazine further expands its reach through international digital platforms such as PressReader, and through its social media presence and business events. The publication is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., a Miami-based media group that also publishes Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus.
The recognition of Murgado comes at a time when the automotive industry is undergoing significant changes, with a growing emphasis on electric vehicles and digital retailing. Murgado's leadership in navigating these trends while expanding his group's footprint underscores the importance of entrepreneurial vision in the sector. His success story serves as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those in the Hispanic business community, and highlights the opportunities available in the U.S. market.
The event will take place in the Ballroom of the EB Hotel Miami, providing a platform for networking and celebrating outstanding business achievements. The award to Murgado not only honors his personal accomplishments but also shines a spotlight on the broader contributions of automotive entrepreneurs to the economy. As Murgado continues to grow his group, his impact on the industry and the communities he serves is likely to expand, making this recognition a timely acknowledgment of his ongoing influence.
