Leopardo Named Finalist in Multiple Categories for 2026 Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards
Leopardo has been named a finalist for General Contractor of the Year – Commercial, building on last year’s recognition as General Contractor of the Year – Multifamily. In addition, a diverse portfolio of Leopardo projects has been selected as finalists for the 2026 Illinois Real Estate Journal’s Real Estate Awards.
IREJ’s annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements across the commercial real estate industry, celebrating excellence in development, design, and construction. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois.
Leopardo’s 2026 finalists span multiple sectors, highlighting the firm’s versatility and expertise across markets:
Affordable Housing
Medical Property
- CCRM Fertility of Chicago
Multifamily / Senior
- Encuentro Square
Government / Community Facility
- Oswegoland Park District Operations Building
- Highland Park Senior Center
Industrial
- SMART Local 265
- Valent BioSciences – Greenhouse Addition
Retail – Chicago
- Trump Hotel Ballroom & Conference Center
In addition to project recognitions, Leopardo is also a finalist for General Contractor of the Year – Commercial, underscoring the firm’s continued growth and impact across sectors.
Leopardo’s nominated projects demonstrate the firm’s ability to deliver across a wide range of project types—from community-centered developments and healthcare facilities to highly technical industrial campus expansions and high-end hospitality spaces. Each project reflects Leopardo’s commitment to problem-solving, collaboration, and delivering long-term value for clients and communities.
“Our work is grounded in relationships—understanding our clients’ goals and bringing the right team and expertise to execute them successfully,” said Jessica Sherwood, Senior Vice President of Growth at Leopardo. “These nominations are a testament to the trust our partners place in us and the dedication of our people who bring these projects to life.”
