UJV Concludes Fourth Annual Ultimate Trade Show & Awards Ceremony in Miami
A Network Built Across Time Zones — and Sustained by Trust
UJV Concludes Fourth Annual Ultimate Trade Show & Awards Ceremony in Miami
A Network Built Across Time Zones — and Sustained by Trust
On February 5, 2026, UJV hosted its Fourth Annual Ultimate Trade Show & Awards Ceremony in Miami, welcoming select Miami-based advisors and global partners for an invitation-only evening that reflected the strength of the relationships within its network.
Guests entered through a stylized hotel check-in installation. Destination clocks marked Jamaica, Hawaii, Sardinia, and Kenya — a visual representation of the time zones this network navigates daily. The environment underscored movement, coordination, and the global nature of the work being done together.
The evening centered on the relationships that drive performance. Advisors and partners engaged in substantive dialogue — conversations shaped by years of shared experience, evolving client profiles, seasonal demand shifts, and the operational nuance required to deliver at the highest level. The trade show floor felt active and familiar, with discussions continuing without formal introductions.
The awards ceremony recognized partners whose consistency has strengthened that reliance over time — those who respond decisively when timelines compress, adapt when circumstances shift, and understand that luxury is defined not only by setting, but by steadiness under pressure.
“The event embodies what UJV is all about,” said Steven Kadoch, CEO of UJV. “It wasn’t a formal business gathering, but a celebration among friends — partners who share long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with us. More than suits and ties, it was about connection, collaboration, and appreciating the people who make our work possible.”
As UJV continues its measured global expansion, the Ultimate Trade Show & Awards Ceremony remains a marker of how the network is built — across continents, time zones, and through relationships earned and sustained over time. While destinations evolve, the people behind the work remain constant.










Trade Show & Awards 2026 Winning Partners
The Ultimate Partnership Award
Grace Bay Resorts
The Ultimate Hotel
Africa: Ishara Mara
Antigua: Carlisle Bay
Cayman Islands: Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa
Central America: Nayara Resorts
Continental United States: The Boca Raton Resort
Dominican Republic: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
Fiji: Nanuku Resort Fiji
French Polynesia: The Brando
France: Barrière Collection
Greece: Cali Mykonos
Hawai‘i: Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Jamaica: Round Hill Hotel and Villas
Los Cabos, Mexico: One&Only Palmilla
Maldives: Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani
Pacific Coast of Mexico: Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection
Riviera Maya, Mexico: Xcaret Hotels
Saint Lucia: Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Turks & Caicos: The Palms Turks & Caicos and The Shore Club
The Ultimate Advocate
Lindi Halpin, Marriott Luxury Brands CALA
Marco Forliti, Marriott Luxury Brands Hawaii
Creative Collaboration Award
Hilton Luxury Brands
Lifetime Alliance Award
NIZUC Resort & Spa
Boutique Partner of the Year
Eden Roc Cap Cana
Breakthrough Partner of the Year
Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana
Destination of the Year
Jamaica Tourist Board
The Ultimate Brand Award
Velas Resorts
Iconic Property of the Year
Casa Angelina
Rising Destination of the Year Hawai‘i
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Hawaii