Apply now for the 24th annual MANDIs

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

Two finalists are selected in each award category and announced prior to the event. The winner in each category is announced at an in-person event MANDI Celebration on August 10th, 2023.

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The award ceremony will be held at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino on August 10th, 2023.

The application period has ended for this year. We will begin accepting applications again next spring.

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New 2023 award category

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Community Health Award

Acknowledges an organization working to eliminate health disparities through systems change.

Awards

Associated Bank Trailblazer Award

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

Last year’s winner:
4th Dimension on Center
BMO Cornerstone Award

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

Last year’s winner:
Milwaukee Healthcare Partnership
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: America's Black Holocaust Museum
Chase Economic Development Award

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

Last year’s winner: Upstart Kitchen
Navigator Award

Honors an individual demonstrating leadership and collaboration for change.

Last year’s winner: LaShawndra Vernon
Husch Blackwell Building Blocks Award

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

Last year’s winner: UCC Ricardo Diaz Early Learning Academy

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 2022 winners included Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, America's Black Holocaust Museum, and Upstart Kitchen.