The Western Colorado Community Foundation awarded Eagle Valley High School graduate, Gabriela Perez, the Laura R. Genelin Memorial Scholarship. The foundation that awarded the scholarship is a nonprofit public charity that serves as an umbrella for over 330 charity funds. In 2025, the Western Colorado Community Foundation distributed more than $9 million in grants and scholarships. In the fall, Perez plans to attend the University of Northern Colorado, majoring in special education. “I hope to become a teacher who helps create inclusive and supportive environments for all students,” Perez wrote in a Facebook post from the Eagle County School District’s page.