2020 MANDI Category Nominees

With U.S. Bank as presenting sponsor, in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, the MANDIs recognize individuals, organizations, and projects that are improving conditions in Milwaukee neighborhoods.

The 2020 MANDI Category nominees are: 

The “Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award” for public space that helps build the community.  

• Kilbourn-Kadish Park
• The Kinnickinnic River Plaza

The “BMO Harris Cornerstone Award” for commitment and effectiveness over time.

• Dominican Center
• Neighborhood House of Milwaukee

The “Chase Economic Development Award” for economic and business development. 

• RISE MKE Entrepreneurial Training Program
• Riverworks Week

The “PNC Bank Navigator Award” for individual leadership.

• William Krugler, Milwaukee JobsWork
• ​​​​​​​Sharon Jordan, Direct Supply, Inc.  

The “Associated Bank Trailblazer Award” for an innovative approach to a community problem.

• The Farm Project-El Proyecto Campesino
• ​​​​​​​Wisconsin’s First Ever Deaf StorySlam

The “State Farm Building Blocks Award” for a real estate project that advances the community.

• Seven04 Place Apartments
• Sherman Phoenix

The “Northwestern Mutual Collaboration Award” for a note-worthy nonprofit collaborative.

• Training the Trades, a collaborative between the City of Milwaukee, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College, JCP Construction and Social Development Commission.