Leopardo Wins Two Awards at the 2025 Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards
Leopardo Construction is excited to announce that two of its projects have been honored at the 2025 Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards, an annual event benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository and celebrating the region’s most impactful real estate developments and partnerships.
At the awards gala, Leopardo was honored for its excellence in adaptive reuse and healthcare construction, underscoring the firm’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and community impact. The winning projects include:
Valent BioSciences – Biorational Research Center Expansion
Healthcare/Life Sciences Development of the Year – a collaboration with HOK Architects
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Lisle
Adaptive Reuse of the Year – a collaboration with Eckenhoff Saunders Architects
In addition to these awards, Leopardo Construction was named a finalist for Contractor – General of the Year, an honor that recognizes leadership, performance, and impact across the industry.
“It’s deeply gratifying to be recognized among the best of the Midwest, and even more so to be celebrated for projects that truly reflect our passion and purpose,” said Giancarlo Pacini, President and CEO of Leopardo. “These awards are a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the enthusiasm our teams bring to every project.”
“The healthcare and life sciences sector demands precision, partnership, and an unrelenting focus on the end-user experience,” said Dave Rutledge, Senior Vice President of Healthcare and Senior Living. “These honors reinforce what’s possible when forward-thinking clients, collaborative designers, and a deeply engaged construction team work together toward a shared goal.”
The Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards bring together more than 2,000 industry leaders annually to recognize outstanding achievements and support the vital work of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which provides meals for thousands of residents across Cook County. For more on Greater Chicago Food Depository visit www.chicagosfoodbank.org/
