MILWAUKEE (May 17, 2021) — The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (known as the MANDIs) will celebrate 22 years and continue to celebrate the “good news” of successful efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and strengthen the community. From public nominations, a volunteer Selection Committee has named 12 finalists for awards this year.
Finalists in six categories were announced virtually on Monday 17, 2021 on Mandiawards.com. The announcement was pre-recorded at the Sherman Phoenix. Sherman Phoenix was the 2020 State Farm Building Blocks Award Winner.
Sponsored by U.S. Bank, in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, the MANDIs recognize individuals, organizations, and projects that are improving conditions in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. Finalists are selected from public nominations by a 40-member, independent, cross-sector volunteer committee. Winners will be announced at the 22nd Annual MANDIs during a virtual event on Thursday, August 19, 2021. The event will be hosted on Mandiawards.com. Last year, the virtual event had over 600 views from a diverse audience from the private, philanthropic and nonprofit communities.
The “Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award” for public space that helps build the community.
The “BMO Harris Cornerstone Award” for commitment and effectiveness over time.
The “Chase Economic Development Award” for economic and business development
The “PNC Bank NavigatorAward” for individual leadership
The “Associated Bank Trailblazer Award” for an innovative approach to a community problem.
The “State Farm Building Blocks Award” for a real estate project that advances the community.
The “Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award” will be given to finalists who receive the most public votes at the MANDI event. The “Northwestern Mutual Collaboration Award” will also be given to a note-worthy nonprofit collaboration during the event.