Project: Water Tower View

The Daily Reporter chooses the most challenging, innovative, and awe-inspiring Wisconsin construction projects from the previous year. Projects are awarded based on challenges they overcame, before and during construction, the benefit the projects offer to the communities they are built in, and any advancement the provided to the state's construction industry.

Awarded to: Cardinal Capital Management

Project: United House

The Mayor's Design Awards are presented in an ongoing effort to recognize design excellence throughout the city of Milwaukee. Recipients have added 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.

Project: United House

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

Project: Empowerment Village - Lincoln

Project: Veterans Manor - Milwaukee

In 2011, the Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women (WCREW) presented the Vision Award for Achievement for Veterans Manor - Milwaukee.

Project: Woodland Park and Trail Creek Apartments

Recognition of those who make significant contributions to the beautification and betterment of the Green Bay community.

Awarded to: Dan O'Connell

Dan O'Connell received the 2012 Charles M. Hill, Sr. Award for Housing Excellence, presented by the Wisconsin Collaborative for Affordable Housing, for his life-long dedication and excellence in the creation of affordable housing in Wisconsin.

Project: Empowerment Village - Lincoln

The Mayor's Design Awards are presented in an ongoing effort to recognize design excellence through the city of Milwaukee. Recipients have added 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.

Project: Empowerment Village - Lincoln

Project: Apache ASL Trails

The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC), a national organization of affordable housing developers, owners, and agencies, selected Apache ASL Trails of Tempe, AZ as the 2012 Charles L. Edson Award winner in the Special Needs Housing Category. President Erich Schwenker of Cardinal Capital Management and Board Chairman Thomas Posedly of Arizona Deaf Senior Citizens Coalition traveled to Washington, DC on June 21 to receive the honor at the Awards Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol. Director Mike Trailor of the Arizona Department of Housing spoke movingly of the importance of this type of supportive housing, to combat the isolation of deafness. The residents of Apache ASL Trails are honored by this recognition of their home.

Project: Veterans Manor - Milwaukee

Partnership Fair Housing Award was presented to the Center for Veterans Issues, the Milwaukee Center for Independence, the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Chase Bank, the Social Development Commission and Cardinal Capital Management for their work to address a serious housing need among those who have served in the defense and security of our nation. To read more about this award, visit the Veterans Manor website at www.veteransmanor.com.

Project: Veterans Manor - Milwauke

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

Project: Shelter

USDA Valued Partner Award - Cardinal's sister company Astar Capital Management, Inc. performs financing, development and asset management services on behalf of Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation (WHPC) for 484 rural development housing units in 27 separate projects throughout Wisconsin. On June 18, 2013, at the National Homeownership Month ceremony, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development recognized WHPC's multi-family housing preservation efforts and accomplishments. Erich Schwenker, Director of Asset Management for WHPC received the USDA Valued Partner Award on its behalf.

Project: Apache ASL Trails

On September 12, 2014 at the 11th annual Arizona Housing Forum, the Forum presented Erich Schwenker with the 2014 Brian Mickelsen Housing Hero Award for the Innovative Supportive Housing Program in recognition of Cardinal Capital's Apache ASL Trails supportive housing project in Tempe, Arizona. This award recognizes creative programs and services that provide outstanding housing, related support and resources to individuals.

Project: Apache ASL Trails

On April 28, 2014, the City of Tempe presented Erich Schwenker, President of Cardinal Capital Management, Inc. with the Mayor's Disability Awards: Accessibility Award. This award honors exceptional individuals with disabilities, employers of individuals with disabilities, and others who have shown dedication to the disability sector and a commitment to proving the quality of life for all Tempe's residents.

Project: Apache ASL Trails

At the July 1, 2014 opening ceremony of the 52nd Biennial National Association of the Deaf (NAD) conference in Atlanta, Goergia, Erich Schwenker was honored (on behalf of Cardinal Capital) to receive the Meritorious Service to Community Award presented by NAD. This award recognizes Cardinal Capital's exemplary leadership in developing housing that provides equal access to the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Awarded to: Astar Capital and Cardinal Capital Management

Astar Capital and Cardinal Capital excelled in this category, showing exemplary corporate responsibility and contributions to the community that enhance the reputation of the real estate management industry through their “Growing Community Through Gardening” initiative.

In recognition of Cardinal Capital's outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to serve the men and women of the armed services and their families.

Project: The Germania Building

The Milwaukee Business Journal awarded The Germania Building as the Best Renovation Residential for renovating office space into a multi-modal family building for mixed incomes.

Awarded to: Cardinal Capital Management, Inc.

On Thursday, May 17, 2018 Milwaukee Continuum of Care presented Cardinal Capital with a Distinguished Landlord Award at their Community Engagement and Outreach Fundraiser. The Distinguished Landlord Award acknowledges Cardinal Capital’s innovative approach to permanent supportive housing in Milwaukee and nationwide.