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MANDI 2018 finalists announced at LISC holiday celebration

December 6, 2017 by Edgar Mendez 1 Comment

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Gisela Ortega and Jonatan Zuniga, outreach managers at LBWN, react as Eugene Manzanet, vice president of community development banking for PNC Bank, announces LBWN’s Block Projects Menu as a finalist for the PNC Bank Trailblazer Award. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)

Finalists for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation, better known as the MANDIs, were announced Tuesday during LISC Milwaukee’s holiday celebration. Two new categories were added this year: the Chase Economic Development Award, for economic and business development, and the Northwestern Mutual Collaboration Award.

LISC is still seeking nominees for the Northwestern Mutual award. Donsia Strong Hill, executive director of LISC Milwaukee, said the award will go to two or more community-based organizations who worked together on a program or project.

About 80 people attended the event at Mr. J’s Lounge, 4610 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.

All of the finalists will be eligible for the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award. Members of the public will be able to vote online to select the winners. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service hosts the voting, which will begin on March 1.

Raina J. Johnson of Artists Working in Education chats with William Coleman, program director at Safe & Sound. Both organizations are MANDI finalists. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)

The finalists for the MANDIs, presented by U.S. Bank in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, were selected after a public nomination process and review by a committee of community leaders representing public, private and philanthropic organizations. Two finalists were named for each category, down from three in the past.

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Winners, which receive $1,000, will be announced on Thursday, March 15, at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. The dinner typically draws more than 800 attendees and is considered one of the highlight events of the year for local developers, lenders, representatives of nonprofits and other stakeholders.

Below are the MANDI 2018 finalists announced in each category:

The Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award recognizes a public space that helps build the community.

  • Fondy Park
  • Riverwest24 bike race

The BMO Harris Cornerstone Award recognizes an organization or program for its commitment and effectiveness over time.

  • Artists Working in Education
  • Healthy Neighborhood Initiative Community Improvement Program (HNI/CIP)

The Chase Economic Development Award for economic and business development

  • Northwest Side Community Development Corp. North Side revitalization
  • Menomonee Valley revitalization

The Northern Trust Navigator Award recognizes an individual for leadership and collaboration.

  • Mark Eppli, Marquette University
  • Kalan R. Haywood, Sr., Haywood Group LLC

The PNC Bank Trail Blazer Award recognizes an innovative approach to a community problem.

  • LBWN Block Projects Menu
  • Safe & Sound Community Programs

The State Farm Building Blocks Award recognizes a real estate project that advances the community.

  • Mitchell Street Branch Library/Alexander Lofts
  • Pete’s Fruit Market

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Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Concordia, Harambee, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News

About Edgar Mendez

Edgar Mendez is a beat reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, covering Clarke Square, the neighborhood in which he lives. Prior to joining the team at NNS he was a feature writer for El Conquistador Newspaper in Milwaukee, and a web writer/reporter for Scene262.com in Racine.

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  1. Dawn Hutchison-Weiss says

    December 7, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    Thanks for the coverage MNNS! LISC is excited to recognize these outstanding finalists in the months ahead!

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