Awards - Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Since 2007, The Mission Continues has sought to challenge returning service members through continued service here at home.

In recognition of the impact our Fellows have made across the nation, the dedicated support of our volunteer community, and the determination of our staff to ease the transition home of recently returned veterans, the organization has been bestowed a number of honors and awards.

While we are extremely grateful for the support and awareness each honor has brought, we recognize our mission is yet to be completed and significant work remains to be done. The following honors have been presented to The Mission Continues and its staff.

Awarded to The Mission Continues

2011 Innovation Award Winner
Social Venture Network

Social Venture Network, a leading network of entrepreneurs and investors announced Founder and CEO Eric Greitens and The Mission Continues as one of its 2011 Innovation Award winners. The award recognizes the most promising social ventures and innovative entrepreneurs working to build a more just and sustainable world.

2012 TORCH Award
Better Business Bureau of Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois

The Mission Continues was presented with a BBB TORCH Award for "exceptional ethical business practices and customer service" from the Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.

50 Best Nonprofits to Work For
The Nonprofit Times

The Mission Continues was named one of the 50 best nonprofits to work for nationwide in 2013 by The NonProfit Times. The Mission Continues was one of two organizations in Missouri to make the list, and one of two veteran service organizations. The Mission Continues was also named one in 2012. The nationwide survey was created in 2010 by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group to recognize the best employers in the nonprofit sector.

Draper Richards Fellowship
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

In 2009, The Mission Continues was awarded the highly selective Draper Richards Fellowship. The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides six grantees per year with funding of $100,000 annually for four years. A Draper Richards Fellowship recognizes The Mission Continues' ability to create significant social change in a sustainable and scalable way.

Best of Bullseye Award for Collaboration
Target

The Mission Continues received Target’s Best of Bullseye Award for Collaboration in 2011 in reconitions of the organization’s efforts in building a stronger and more meaningful relationship between Target and the military community. Target and The Mission Continues have since collaborated on consecutive Veterans Days for large scale community service projects nationwide.

Social Entrepreneurship Award
The Manhattan Institute

The Mission Continues was recognized by The Manhattan Institute in 2010 as one of the five most socially innovative organizations in the country. The Mission Continues was nominated for the award by Jim McCausland, father of Fellow Alumni Casey McCausland. The organization was recognized "as examples of the strength and honor of our military men and women both on the battlefield and on the home front."

Awarded to Team Members

Top 100 most influential people
TIME Magazine

The Mission Continues Founder and CEO Eric Greitens was named to the 2013 TIME 100 as one of the most influential people in the world. He was recognized for his role in founding The Mission Continues and for leading fellow veterans in their service here at home.

The Charles Bronfman Prize
The Charles Bronfman Prize

The Mission Continues Founder and CEO Eric Greitens was awarded the 2012 Charles Bronfman Prize, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to service and leadership. The Charles Bronfman Prize is awarded each year to to an individual whose Jewish values influence his or her ability to make a global impact.

Meredith Knopp, Vice President of Programs at The Mission Continues, was named a 2013 Woman of Distinction by the Missouri Athletic Club. The MAC Luncheon honors women who through leadership, character and professional achievement have enriched the St. Louis community. Meredith is a veteran of the United States Army and joined the The Mission Continues in 2011.

Top 40 Under 40 Military
Civilian Job News

Director of Strategy and Research Aaron Scheinberg was named as one of the "Top 40 Under 40" service members for 2012. Former Associate Development, Director of Individual and Corporate Giving, Tony Bryan was also named to this list in 2011.

All-Stars Among Us
Major League Baseball and PEOPLE Magazine

The Mission Continues Founder and CEO Eric Greitens was recognized as an “All-Star Among Us” at the 2010 MLB All-Star Game. One American was chosen to represent each MLB team, recognizing his/her contributions to their community. Because of his work and support of The Mission Continues, Eric was chosen to represent his hometown team, the St. Louis Cardinals.

30 Under 30
St. Louis Business Journal

The St. Louis Business Journal recognized Lyndsey Hodges, Development Director, Grants and Events, in the publication’s annual list of the top “30 Under 30” young professionals in the metro area. Former Vice President of Finance and Operations Paul Eisensein was also named to the list during his tenure at The Mission Continues.

Awards/Recognition