{"id":324982,"date":"2026-06-30T18:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/324982\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T18:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:58:10","slug":"martha-guerra-kattou-to-be-honored-as-a-2026-hispanic-woman-of-distinction-for-broward-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/324982\/","title":{"rendered":"Martha Guerra-Kattou to Be Honored as a 2026 Hispanic Woman of Distinction for Broward County"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0U.S. Century Bank executive Martha Guerra-Kattou will be recognized as a 2026 Hispanic Woman of Distinction in Broward County at the milestone 25th annual charity luncheon and business expo taking place on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.<\/p>\n

Guerra-Kattou brings more than 30 years of banking experience and a distinguished record of leadership, innovation and community impact. Since joining U.S. Century Bank in 2016, she has played a pivotal role in the institution\u2019s transformation, helping double assets to $2.8 billion and contributing to its recognition as one of the nation\u2019s top-performing community banks.<\/p>\n

\u201cMartha\u2019s leadership, dedication to our community and commitment to expanding access to financial opportunity make her exceptionally deserving of this honor,\u201d said Luis de la Aguilera,\u00a0Chairman, President, and CEO\u00a0of U.S. Century Bank. \u201cWe are proud to celebrate her achievements alongside so many inspiring women across South Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n

Born in the United States to Cuban parents, Guerra-Kattou credits her family\u2019s immigrant journey for shaping her values of service, resilience and entrepreneurship. Her father operated a successful day care in Homestead, creating opportunities for Hispanic families, while her mother, a community banker, inspired Guerra-Kattou\u2019s career by demonstrating compassion and professionalism in serving customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply honored to be recognized alongside such an extraordinary group of women who are making a meaningful impact in our community,\u201d said Guerra-Kattou. \u201cThis recognition reflects not only my journey, but the values instilled in me by my family and the privilege of serving our clients and small businesses every day. I look forward to celebrating this milestone event and continuing to support opportunities that uplift and empower others.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Hispanic Women of Distinction program, founded in 2001, marks its 25th anniversary in 2026 and remains one of South Florida\u2019s premier platforms celebrating Latina leadership across business, government, health care and community service. Proceeds from the 2026 event will benefit the American Lung Association.<\/p>\n

Guerra-Kattou is among a distinguished class of 2026 honorees representing Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, recognized for their leadership and contributions across industries.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Hispanic Women of Distinction visit\u00a0https:\/\/hispanicwomenofdistinction.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About U.S. Century Bank<\/p>\n

Established in 2002, U.S. Century Bank is one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami, and one of the largest community banks in the state of Florida. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCB) and rated 5-Stars by BauerFinancial, the nation\u2019s leading independent bank rating firm. U.S. Century Bank offers customers a wide range of financial products and services and supports numerous community organizations, including the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and ChamberSouth. For more information or to find a banking center near you, please call (305) 715-5200 or visit\u00a0www.uscentury.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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