Syd Kitson, founder of Babcock Ranch, has been awarded the 2025 Legends Award by Zonda Home’s Builder Magazine.

The Legends Award recognizes exceptional leaders and teams who have made groundbreaking contributions to future-proofing master-planned communities. Honored for his visionary work in creating America’s solar-powered town that has become a national model for storm resilience, this recognition underscores Syd’s commitment to innovation and serves as a testament to the founding vision that development and the environment can work hand-in-hand.

Read the full Builder Magazine article and learn more about the award and Babcock Ranch.