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.

Our Challenge Award - Organization winner is WellBeing Brewing ‼️ #MoonshotAwards #STL

Our second annual New Horizons Award goes to @ArchGrants as they continue to foster economic growth and make #STL a place for companies and people to stay and grow 🙌

Our Dream Award - Individual nominees are @jessicabueler at @WNSTL, Dr. David Curiel at Precision Virologics, Molly Rockamann at @EarthDanceFARMS, Mike Evans at Alibi Cookies, and Elicia Lanier at Urban Sprouts Child Development Center.

Congrats to Elicia Lanier at Urban Sprouts Child Development Center for winning our Dreamer Award - Individual 🏆 #MoonShotAwards2021 #STL #STLMade

Our Dream Award - Organization nominees are @doorways, EverGrain, @Kranzbergarts, Moonshot Labs and STLJuntos.

Congrats to @Kranzbergarts for winning our Dreamer Award - Organization 🏆 #MoonShotAwards2021 #STL #STLMade

Our Commitment Award - Individual finalists are Jim Eberlin at @topoppshq, Karen George & Kate Shaw at St Louis & Eastern Missouri COVID-19 Vaccine Info, Amy & Amrit Gill at @RestorationSTL, Melissa & Larry Gilmore at Red Top BBQ & Chili, and @JarekSteele at @LeftBankBooks.