Ligia Bonetti, CEO of Grupo SID, received the Business Achievement Award during the Mujeres que Brillan (Women Who Shine) awards ceremony, held as part of the Days to Shine event. The distinction recognizes her ethical leadership, commitment to the country’s economic and social development, and her ability to inspire new generations of women to assume positions of influence with purpose.

The ceremony was led by Evelyn Betancourt, co-founder of Days to Shine and director of News Group; Carlos Rodríguez, president of News Group; Victoria Naut, co-founder of Days to Shine; along with producer Emilio Estefan, who joined as a partner and was named sponsor of the 2025 edition.

In her acceptance speech, Bonetti emphasized that we all carry a light within us that we must cultivate, and that those who assume leadership roles have the responsibility to pave the way, lead with integrity, and create opportunities so that others can shine as well.

She emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people, those who provide confidence, commitment, and positive energy, because it is these relationships that foster growth, inspire new ideas, and enable results to become shared success.

In line with the event’s theme, “Own your joy, choose to be happy,” she affirmed that happiness is a choice we make every day. In this regard, she called for prioritizing comprehensive well-being, recalling that “when we know ourselves, accept ourselves, and take care of ourselves, the positive impact we leave is multiplied in all areas of life and on the people around us