The Top Entrepreneur Awards 2025, hosted by Hispanic Target Magazine during Art Basel Miami, served as a significant platform for recognizing the profound impact of Hispanic leadership across diverse sectors in South Florida. The event, aligned with the official Miami-Dade County cultural agenda through the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB), underscores the growing economic and cultural influence of the Hispanic community, highlighting how its leaders are shaping regional development through innovation, advocacy, and artistic expression.
The ceremony, held in collaboration with the TOP 67 Art Gallery represented by visual artist Adriana Torres and presented by Editorial Director Nancy Clara, honored individuals whose work demonstrates resilience and a commitment to community building. Award recipients spanned technology, public service, international trade, and the arts. Marcos Acuña, CEO of Quick Scan & Go, was recognized for innovation in technology-driven consumer solutions. Dr. Griselle Marino, Director of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board of Miami-Dade County, was honored for public service and advocacy, while Claudia Serrer, Commissioner of ProChile Miami, received an award for economic diplomacy and international trade leadership.
The cultural sector was prominently featured, with awards for Adriana Bianco, Director of the Argentine and Latin American Film Festival, for cultural leadership, and Colombian visual artist Jonathan Amado. The event also recognized contributions to community building and civic engagement, awarding Rebeca Calvet, Co-Founder of Club Expats, and Gustavo Garagorry, a Republican candidate for City of Doral Council, Seat #2. The business and finance sectors were represented by honorees including Adriana Aiello Ambrugna of RealFinity for real estate excellence and Nick Brunzell, CEO & Co-Founder of Archangel Brokers Insurance, for entrepreneurial leadership.
Special recognitions were awarded to strengthen journalism and the arts, including Yvette Franco, President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists – South Florida, and Dr. Pedro González Jr., President of the Florida Association of Hispanic Journalists (FAHJ). The artistic dimension of Art Basel was integrated through the recognition of Colombian muralist Paula Sánchez Ariza, invited to paint at Art Basel Wynwood. The event was supported by partners including the Eccehomo Guzmán Colombian Cultural & Business Center and sponsors such as the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board – Miami-Dade County, Archangel Brokers Insurance, and TOP 67 Gallery.
This convergence of art, leadership, and entrepreneurship at a major international event like Art Basel positions Hispanic excellence on a global stage. It signals a maturation of Hispanic economic and cultural capital in South Florida, demonstrating how community-focused leadership drives broader regional prosperity. The awards reinforce the importance of platforms that provide visibility for Hispanic voices, fostering collaboration that can lead to increased investment, policy influence, and cultural exchange. For the industry and the public, such recognition validates the Hispanic community as a central engine of innovation and growth, encouraging further support for Hispanic-led initiatives and businesses.
