On behalf of LISC Milwaukee and our Presenting Sponsor U.S. Bank, thank you to all that joined us at this year's event.
 
Hosted at The Baird Center on August 15th, 2024; the MANDI Awards celebrated our 25th year and lasting impact in our community. Once again the MANDI's honored those making a real commitment to enhancing our neighborhoods and making Milwaukee a better city for all.
 
LISC-Milwaukee continues to seize the opportunity to recognize the innovative and important work happening in Milwaukee neighborhoods. People are working hard to create safe, healthy, vibrant neighborhoods for their community. For the 25th year, the MANDIs continue to showcase the efforts of those that make our neighborhoods stronger.
 
From public nominations, a volunteer Selection Committee named fourteen finalists in May, and winners were announced Thursday, August 15, during the event with an audience of well over five-hundred attendees.
 
The event was emceed by Gerron Jordan, WISN-Channel 12 & Co-Hosted by DJ Bizzon. Welcoming remarks were made by
City of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson
LISC National President & CEO, Michael Pugh
LISC-Milwaukee Executive Director Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
U.S. Bank Senior Vice President Nina Johnson

...and more than a dozen other sponsors, partners, friends & of course our award winners.
  
Thank you once again to all those who joined us at the event and NOW PRESENTING YOUR 25th ANNUAL MANDI WINNERS!


The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Community Health Award celebrates organizations working to eliminate health disparities through systems change right here in our community.
Vivent Health


The Associated Bank Trail Blazer Award recognizes an innovative approach to a problem that is producing demonstrative results.
Community Development Alliance (CDA)

 
The BMO Cornerstone Award recognizes a program or organization with a long-standing commitment to a neighborhood or neighborhoods and has demonstrated persistence and effectiveness over time.
Community Advocates, Inc.

 
The Brewers Community Foundation Public Space Award honors the creation or use of public space that contributes significantly to the overall well-being of the community.
Hunger Task Force Farm

 
The Husch Blackwell Building Blocks Award recognizes a real estate project that contributes significantly to the enhancement of the community—fulfilling a significant neighborhood need and demonstrating superior design quality.
ThriveOn Collaboration

 
The JPMorgan Chase Economic Development Award recognizes outstanding programs that stimulate economic and business development on a neighborhood Scale.
NearWest Side Partners / BID #10

 
The Navigator Award is for an outstanding individual that has demonstrated and provided leadership and collaboration for change. This year we received a record breaking sixteen nominations!
Tarik Moody


Three organizations were named for the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award, an online social media campaign where the public votes for their favorite finalists across all award categories. With more votes cast than ever before! The three winners included...
The Hunger Task Force Farm
Teens Grow Greens
Boys & Girls Clubs of Milwaukee Graduation Plus Program.

We at LISC Milwaukee sincerely thank you for your support these past 25 years and can not wait to celebrate the MANDI's 26th year with you in 2025. Thanks again and see you next year!