Mario Murgado to Receive Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award in Miami

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 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 recognition stems from his entrepreneurial career and leadership in the automotive industry, which have transformed Murgado Automotive Group into a multi-state organization. Headquartered in Miami, the group now operates 29 locations across Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and California. Under Murgado's stewardship, the Buick, GMC, and Honda operations near Downtown Miami notably improved their performance after years of declining results under previous ownership, becoming standout operations for General Motors and Honda.

The group's portfolio includes a wide range of brands: 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 marques such as Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo. This extensive representation underscores the group's significant footprint in the automotive retail sector.

Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, stated, "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." The event will take place in the Ballroom of the EB Hotel Miami, providing a platform to celebrate outstanding business achievements.

Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, focuses on entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and leaders in South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The publication is available in print and digital formats, with its website, NegociosMagazine.com, offering news, interviews, and business profiles. The magazine also distributes content through international digital platforms such as PressReader, and is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., which also publishes Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus.

The Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards 2026 aims to highlight the achievements of business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional vision and impact. Murgado's award reflects not only his personal success but also the broader growth of the automotive industry in the United States. His journey from a local Miami operation to a nationwide presence serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and underscores the importance of strategic leadership in driving business transformation.