The Foundation is honored to continue the All-Around Champion Impact Scholarship, a prestigious four-year award totaling $100,000. This scholarship is designed to support one exceptional student whose achievements, character, and community involvement exemplify the spirit of the Greeley Stampede. Now in its second year, the All-Around scholarship reflects the Foundation’s growing commitment to empowering future leaders in a meaningful and lasting way.
The Greeley Stampede Foundation is proud to recognize Nathan Koesler of Greeley Central High School as the 2026 All‑Around Champion Impact Scholarship recipient. Nathan stands out as a scholar‑leader with a 4.0 GPA and National Honors Society Member, four consecutive years of Academic Excellence Awards, and advanced training in cybersecurity, including earning the CompTIA CySA+ certification. His technical talent has earned him top‑tier recognition as an FBLA State Qualifier, placing in the top 10 in Colorado for coding, programming, and mobile app development.
A natural leader on and off the field, Nathan served as captain of the Greeley Central soccer team, helping lead the Wildcats to the state finals for the first time in school history. He is also deeply committed to service supporting his community through 50+ hours with NOCO Missions, volunteering at the Eduardo Pedregon Veteran’s Memorial Museum, and completing 100+ hours as a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Junior Staff member.
Nathan’s impact extends into advocacy and student wellness. As a leader in the Sexual Assault Response Team, he educated ninth‑grade students on consent, boundaries, and support resources. He has also contributed to Downtown Greeley cultural events, supported local non-profits and organizations as well as participated in multiple school‑based leadership organizations including Sources of Strength, Link Crew, Knowledge Bowl, DECA, and FBLA to name a few.
Nathan plans to attend the University of Colorado Boulder to study Computer Engineering while pursuing Air Force ROTC, with aspirations to serve in the U.S. Air Force specializing in cybersecurity or advanced defense technologies.
“Nathan represents exactly what this scholarship is meant to honor,” said Tracy Damrell, Greeley Stampede Foundation Board Member. “His leadership, compassion, and drive to serve others reflect the very best of our community. We are proud to support his next steps and excited to see the impact he will make.”
This scholarship celebrates Nathan’s exceptional academic achievement, leadership, character, and commitment to strengthening his community—qualities that embody the spirit of the All‑Around Champion Impact Award.