LISC announces finalists for neighborhood development awards | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sharon McGowan
December 10, 2014
Cecelia Gore (second from left), executive director at Brewers Community Foundation, presents the finalists for the Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award. They are (from left) Larry Adams, director of environmental stewardship at Walnut Way Conservation Corp; Tim McCollow, HOME GR/OWN program manager, City of Milwaukee; Curtis Williams, Jacob Liptack, Blue Skies Crew lead and Jeremy Davis, environmental specialist, all of Walnut Way. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
Fifteen local organizations are celebrating the announcement Wednesday that they are finalists in the MANDI (Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation) competition.
Sponsored by U.S. Bank, in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, the MANDIs recognize individuals, organizations, and corporations who are improving conditions in Milwaukee’s central city neighborhoods. About 100 community leaders gathered at Botana’s Restaurant, 816 S. 5 St. to hear the announcement.
(From left) LaKetta Caldwell, senior program manager at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee; Dionne Grayson, founder and executive director, Lead2Change; and Venice Williams, executive director at Alice’s Garden. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
“The MANDIs celebrate Milwaukee’s diverse neighborhoods and the many passionate, committed residents and their partners working together to create a better future for themselves, their families and their communities,” said Leo Ries, executive director of LISC Milwaukee.
Three finalists were selected for each of five categories by a 40-member, independent, volunteer committee based on nominations from the public. A sixth category, the “Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award” will be awarded to three finalists who receive the most public votes during the month of April.
Do you have feedback on Milwaukee NNS's reporting? Take our survey to let us know how we're doing!
Winners will be announced on April 15 at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is a media sponsor of the MANDIs.
Below are the finalists:
BMO Harris Bank Cornerstone Award
Northern Trust Navigator Award
PNC TrailBlazer Award
State Farm Building Blocks Award
Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award