26th Annual
MANDI Awards
August 14, 2025
Save the Date! The 26th Annual MANDI Awards, presented by U.S. Bank and hosted by LISC Milwaukee, are happening on August 14, 2025, at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino—and you won’t want to miss it!
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Relive the Magic! All of last year’s photos, videos, and the full live broadcast are now available in the MANDI Gallery—check them out!
Aug 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM CDTPotawatomi Hotel & Casino - Event Center, 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USAIt’s Official! The 26th Annual MANDI Awards are returning to Potawatomi Hotel & Casino on August 14, 2025. Presented by U.S. Bank and hosted in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, the MANDIs continue to honor the incredible work happening in our communities.
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Presented by U.S. Bank, in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (known as the MANDIs) recognize excellence in community development.
2024 is the MANDIs 25th year and we are so looking forward to making this our biggest year yet!
Finalists and winners are selected by an independent, cross-sector volunteer selection committee. The committee reviews nominations and selects two finalists in each of seven categories.
The categories include The BMO Cornerstone Award, Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award, Husch Blackwell Building Blocks Award, Associated Bank Trailblazer Award, JP Morgan Chase Economic Development Award, Advancing A Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Community Health Award, The Navigator Award, and the Wells Fargo People's Choice Award.
Nominations for the 2024 MANDI Awards will be open from March 18th - April 18th, 2024 right here on www.mandiawards.com
The 2024 MANDI Application window is now closed!
If you are interested in serving on the MANDI Awards selection committee, please complete the form here. Questions about the selection committee can be directed to Dionne Grayson directly via email.
The 2024 MANDI Awards Event will be held at The Baird Center on August 15th, 2024.
Corporate and non-profit table sponsorships are still available.
The MANDI'S are sponsored by U.S. Bank, in partnership with LISC Milwaukee.
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