Today is the day! Our 2021 #MoonshotAwards at @cityfoundrystl is finally here. Get ready to see all of the amazing #STL nominees & finalists honored by us with our announcer, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. 🚀 Stay tuned for more!

What are our #MoonshotAwards? 🤔 This ceremony recognizes the efforts of #STL trailblazers—those who are accomplishing a better future for our community and deserve all the recognition. You can find the full list of nominees and finalists here ➡️ blog.launchcode.org/moonshot2021

We are so excited to see everyone and celebrate #STL greatness! Be sure to tag us in your photos 🙌

Our announcer needs no introduction 🥇 Jackie Joyner-Kersee, an Olympic legend and gold medalist, is the living proof that kids in East St. Louis can dare to dream big. Her @jjkfoundation provides youth, adults and families the resources to improve their quality of life.

Our Collaboration Award - Individual nominees are Diego Abente at @casadesaludstl, Dr. Jennifer DeLaney & Dr. David Katzman at PAPR Force, Todd Schnuck at Schnucks, Natalie Self at @STEMSTL, and Mark Wrighton at STL 2030 Jobs Plan.

And the first #MoonshotAward winner is... 🥁 🤔 🥁 Congrats to Mark Wrighton at STL 2030 Jobs Plan for winning our Collaboration Award - Individual 🏆 #MoonShotAwards2021 #STL #STLMade

Our Collaboration Award - Organization nominees are @39NorthSTL, 4thville, @STLShakesFest, Sumner Renaissance & Sumner PRFC, Behavioral Health Response & St. Louis County Police, COVID 19 Regional Response Team, and Tap In Center.

Congrats to 4thville, @STLShakesFest, Sumner Renaissance & Sumner PRFC for winning our Collaboration Award - Organization 🏆 #MoonShotAwards2021 #STL #STLMade

Our Challenge Award - Individual nominees are Kevin Bryant at Kingsway Development, Charli Cooksey at WEPOWER, Shahla Farzan at St. Louis Public Radio, Tru Kellman at Jamaa Birth Village, and Jarad Opsal at Givable.