Apply now for the 22nd annual MANDIs

The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (known as the MANDIs) recognize individuals, organizations and projects that enrich central city neighborhoods.

Three finalists are selected in each award category and announced prior to the event. The winner in each category is announced at a virtual event MANDI Celebration on Thursday, August 19th, 2021.

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Award ceremony will be held virtually on August 19th, 2021

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Awards

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Collaboration Award

Recognizes a collaboration involving two or more organizations that are maximizing community impact beyond what they could achieve alone. The selection process will favor small, grassroots collaborative efforts rather than city-wide initiatives.

Last year’s winner: Train the Trades
Chase Economic Development Award

Honors outstanding programs that stimulate economic and business development on a neighborhood scale.

Last year’s winner: RISE MKE Entrepreneurial Training Program
BMO Harris Bank Cornerstone Award

Honors an organization or program with a long-standing commitment to a neighborhood and demonstrated effectiveness over time.

Last year’s winner: Dominican Center
Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award

Honors the use of public space that contributes to the overall well-being of the community.

Last year’s winner: Kinnickinnic River Plaza
PNC Bank Navigator Award

Honors an individual demonstrating leadership and collaboration for change.

Last year’s winners: Sharon Jordan, Direct Supply, Inc.
Associated Bank Trailblazer Award

Honors an innovative approach to a problem that is producing demonstrative results.

Last year’s winner: Wisconsin’s First Ever Deaf StorySlam
State Farm Building Blocks Award

Honors a real estate project that contributes significantly to the enhancement of the community.

Last year’s winner: Sherman Phoenix

Wells Fargo People’s Choice Awards

Three winners were named for the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award, an online social media campaign to select public picks for three winners across all award categories. The 2019 winners included Running Rebels, MATC Promise, and Washington Park Neighbors.