ULI North Florida to recognize Shad Khan as Visionary Leader at the 2026 ULI Awards for Excellence

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jan. 21, 2026 - PRLog -- The Urban Land Institute (ULI) of North Florida proudly announces Shad Khan as the District Council's 2026 Visionary Leader. The award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution within the real estate industry and the community.

"Shad Khan is a visionary leader who has been instrumental in shaping a stronger, more connected community here in Jacksonville," said Aundra Wallace, JAXUSA Partnership President and the District Council's 2024 Visionary Leader. "His long-term commitment to our region is demonstrated through his bold vision that includes continued investment, responsible development and innovative land use. That vision is reflected in the transformative development helping to reshape and revitalize Downtown Jacksonville, from the Stadium of the Future to the Jacksonville Shipyards and beyond. Mr. Khan has made a lasting impact by driving economic growth and opportunity for Jacksonville, and he is truly deserving of the ULI Visionary Leader Award."

Khan is the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and is being recognized for his vision and leadership in transforming downtown Jacksonville, including the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, the Miller Electric Center training facility, the Jaguars' business headquarters, the stadium redevelopment, and surrounding area improvements.

The ULI North Florida District Council will present the 2026 Visionary Leader Award to Khan at the ULI North Florida Awards for Excellence Luncheon. Details regarding the event date, time, and location will be announced in mid-2026. For additional information, visit  http://www.northflorida.uli.org.

Past Visionary Leader Award recipients include:

Aundra Wallace (2024)

Ed Burr (2021)

Lori N. Boyer (2019)

Hap Stein (2017)

Robert M. Rhodes (2016)

Lynn Pappas (2015)

Peter S. Rummell (2014)

Preston Haskell (2013)

John Delaney (2012)

Other awards presented at the luncheon will include real estate developments and projects in the following categories: New Development, Public Sector/Non-Profit/Education, Reuse/Repurpose, Urban Development and Parks and Open Spaces.

The ULI North Florida Awards for Excellence recognizes outstanding real estate projects and organizations throughout the ULI North Florida District Council that demonstrate excellence and best practices in the areas of planning, design, construction, management, financial viability and sustainability. The awards are competitively based and honor exceptional development projects that exemplify ULI North Florida's mission and values. Development teams receiving this prestigious award demonstrate innovation, responsible use of land and beneficial community impact. Award submissions will be reviewed by a panel of independent judges from the local and national development community.

The Awards for Excellence Committee Co-Chairs are Sarah King, Sr. Project Manager, PRIME AE Group, and Maxine McBride, President, Clockwork Marketing Services.

The title sponsor of the ULI North Florida Awards for Excellence Luncheon is GreenPointe Holdings. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Carolyn.Clark@ULI.org.