Leopardo Named Finalist in Multiple Categories for 2025 Illinois RE Journal Real Estate Awards

A wide range of Leopardo projects have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Illinois RE Journal’s Real Estate Awards. In addition, Leopardo is a finalist for General Contractor of the Year in the Multifamily category.

This annual awards program celebrates the achievements, successes and highlights from all sectors of the commercial real estate industry. Winners will be announced at their ceremony on June 5th, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois.

“This recognition reflects the passion our teams bring to every project,” said Giancarlo Pacini, President and CEO of Leopardo. “We’re honored to be considered among the best in the business and proud to collaborate with clients and partners who share our commitment to excellence.”

Leopardo’s ten nominated projects span five distinct market categories:

Affordable Housing:

Medical Property:

Government/Community Facility:

Redevelopment:

Industrial:

In addition to project recognition, Leopardo is also nominated for Multifamily General Contractor of the Year.

Leopardo’s projects showcase not only superior craftsmanship and complex coordination, but also a deep commitment to community impact and creating long-term value

“Our multifamily work is about more than just building structures—it’s about creating homes that meet today’s needs and serve our communities,” commented Mike Mastin, Senior Vice President at Leopardo. “This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us, the strength of our partnerships, and the pride our team takes in delivering thoughtful, construction solutions.”

Leopardo partnered with Canopy Architecture on Encuentro Square, DesignBridge on 4715 N Western (Canvas at Leland Plaza), Jensen & Halstead on Northwest Community Healthcare Outpatient Care Center, Schlosser Steel Buildings on Sawmill Sports Hub, Jensen & Halstead on Silver Cross Medical Pavillion, FGM Architects on Downers Grove Civic Center, 845 Design Group on LaGrange Park Public Library, Eckhoff Saunders on Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Lisle, NORR on Sonder, and HOK on Valent BioSciences.