Central Florida Champions Awards 2008Sustainability does not just happen. It requires “change agents” who are dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities and the world.
On September 24, 2008, ULI Central Florida honored exceptional community leaders, initiatives, and projects dedicated to sustainability and excellence during the presentation of the Central Florida Champions Awards.
Nominees were selected because they have made an impact in the Central Florida region in the areas of nature, the economy, our society and individual well being. This year, new categories were added for Land Use Excellence and Promise Awards. Congratulations to all the winners!
The winners were:
Champions of Sustainability
- Nature: Clay Henderson
- Social: myregion.org
- Individual Wellbeing: Nap Ford Community School
- Economy: Central Florida Commuter Rail
- Legacy Champion: University of Central Florida
Land Use Excellence and Promise Awards
- Leader of Promise: John Metsopoulos
- Leader of Excellence: Beat Kahli
- Project of Promise: Medical City at Lake Nona
- Project of Excellence:
- Large Scale: Baldwin Park
- Small Scale: Hannibal Square Community Land Trust
