10th Annual MANDI Online Nomination Process and Form
Welcome to the 10th Annual MANDI Nomination Process
Nominate an individual, organization, program or project for the next MANDI event! Read through the information provided on this page, consider a nominee, gather all supporting documentation, and submit an online nomination. And then please join us Thursday March 19, 2009 at the 10th Annual MANDI event!
Nomination Process
- Carefully review the Eligibility Criteria and Selection & Award Criteria (below) for eligibility and other important information.
- Print or download the Nomination Form in Microsoft Word to assist you in gathering the information you will need before you complete the Online Nomination Process.
- Completely fill in the Nomination Form in Microsoft Word by hand and gather all attachment files.
- Return to this link some time between Monday, September 15, 2008, and Friday, November 7, 2008, and click here to complete the Online Nomination Form. [The online nomination form will not be available past Friday, November 7, 2008.]
- Important to note: You will not be able to quit and save your work in the middle of a nomination. You must complete the entire Online Nomination Process from start to finish for a nominee during one browser session.
Eligibility Criteria
- Make your nomination in the appropriate Award Category
- Nominations can be submitted in multiple categories; however, a single project or entity is only eligible to win in one category.Separate nominations are required for each category.
- Nominations must be for accomplishments within Milwaukee County
- Nominations must fully demonstrate impact for low and moderate-income Milwaukee residents and/or neighborhoods.
- Nominated projects must be completed or fully implemented by December 31, 2008.
- Nominations should include and describe the roles of all partners who should be acknowledged for the success of the project.
Selection and Award Process
- An independent Selection Committee will review all nominations and select the award recipients.
- An on-site visit may be requested with the top three finalists in any category.
- The top three finalists in each category will be announced in December and showcased at the March 19, 2009 awards event.
- Finalists will be contacted to assist in the production of the finalist video vignette by providing additional images and interviews.
- The winner in each award category will be announced at the March ceremony.
Award Categories
HARRIS BANK CORNERSTONE AWARD
Traditionally, the cornerstone is the first-placed stone in the foundation of a building. Its position orients the rest of the building, and it is cut to last. The MANDI “Cornerstone Award” recognizes a neighborhood organization for innovation and perseverance. Cornerstone finalists each demonstrate effectiveness through innovation, creativity, tangible results, sustainability and persistence in the face of adversity.
STATE FARM INSURANCE BUILDING BLOCKS AWARD
“Building Blocks” finalists are real estate developments that promote the social and cultural life of their community, demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity to the surrounding neighborhood, have unique physical and social characteristics, and stimulate visual appeal. All have helped “build blocks” by promoting ancillary development, and can be considered model projects for other neighborhoods.
- Small Project: 24 or fewer residential units and/or less than 30,000 square feet of commercial or facilities space
- Large Project: 25 or more residential units and/or 30,000 square feet or more of commercial or facilities space.
NAVIGATOR AWARD
The “Navigator” recognizes exemplary leadership in neighborhood development by an individual who is a staff person, board member or volunteer within a public or private community development entity. The navigator is a dedicated individual who initiates changes, has overcome obstacles, has attained accomplishments in the field, and truly demonstrates visionary leadership.
TRAIL BLAZER AWARD
A Trail Blazer opens up a path for others to follow. This recognition goes to
a community development project or program that represents a new approach to
an old problem. It is designed to showcase innovation, creativity, sustainability,
and effectiveness in addressing a longstanding community concern.
If you are unable to complete a nomination online or have any questions, please contact Jonathan Tucker by email or phone at 414-273-1815.