Finalists announced for 14th annual MANDIs | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sharon McGowan
December 6, 2012
Charlotte Brown-Gomez, executive director of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, is a finalist for the Northern Trust Navigator Award MANDI award, along with Welford Sanders and James Godsil. She is shown with Ivan Gamboa, vice president of Tri-City National Bank. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)
A schoolyard transformed into a lush green space, an organization that provides access to high quality health care, and a rent-to-own loft development with a farmers market are among the 16 finalists for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI).
The MANDIs recognize individuals, organizations, and corporations who are strengthening Milwaukee’s central city neighborhoods. Finalists were announced at O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 4928 W. Vliet St.
“You will not find more entrepreneurial people than the people who are leading the efforts to rebuild our central city neighborhoods,” said Leo Ries, executive director of LISC Milwaukee. “The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation provide an opportunity for us to celebrate and learn from our city’s greatest talent.” The awards are sponsored by U.S. Bank, in partnership with LISC.
Three finalists in each of five categories were selected by an independent volunteer committee of 28 people. Winners will be announced at a dinner on Thursday, March 14, at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.
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Categories and finalists are:
Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award honors the use of public space that contributes to the overall well being of the community.
BMO Harris Cornerstone Award honors an organization or program with a long-standing commitment to a neighborhood and demonstrated effectiveness over time.
Northern Trust Navigator Award honors an individual demonstrating leadership and collaboration for change.
PNC Bank Trail Blazer honors an innovative approach to a problem that is producing demonstrative results.
State Farm Building Blocks Award honors a real estate project that contributes significantly to the enhancement of the community.