Nominations now being accepted for 29th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards

MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development is currently accepting nominations for the 29th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards, which recognizes design excellence and notable development projects throughout the City of Milwaukee.

Award recipients are honored for adding value to their neighborhoods by restoring, constructing, or enhancing their properties in a way that respects the urban fabric and contributes to the character of their surroundings. Awardees range from large iconic buildings to small business storefronts and community-led public art installations.

Nominations are encouraged from the public and individuals or organizations involved in the nominated project. Projects must be located in the City of Milwaukee and must have been completed, or nearly completed, any time prior to January 1, 2026.

Nominations must be received by Monday, March 2, 2026. You can nominate a project by visiting: city.milwaukee.gov/MayorsDesignAwards/NominationForm.

Additional information and answers to specific questions are available by email at mayorsdesignawards@milwaukee.gov.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.