The Hispanic Business Association (HBA) marked a significant milestone during an awards ceremony held at the Lincoln Auditorium in the Idaho State Capitol. Since its founding in 1993, the HBA has awarded a total of $607,500 to 601 deserving recipients. On Monday, July 7, the organization celebrated the 2025 awardees alongside Governor Brad Little.

During the ceremony, the HBA also announced an exciting new partnership with Elevate Academy. In an effort to further support students pursuing technical careers, the HBA is awarding Elevate Academy a $10,000 grant. This funding will help students access valuable resources and training to advance in technical education fields, empowering them for successful careers in industries such as IT, engineering, and skilled trades.

The awardees for the 2025 academic year were also celebrated during the event for their hard work and dedication. These students, selected for their academic achievements and community involvement, will now have the opportunity to further their education with the support of the HBA.

The awardees are as follows:

 High School

Efren Gonzalez Mountain View High School

Gissel Vazquez Wilder High School

Makenna Nelson Mountain View High School

Mia Virrueta Payette High School

Ronaldo Gomez Rimrock High School

Roxete Loera Vallivue High School

College

Araceli Gomez Chavez Boise State University

Dioselyn Marquez University of Idaho

Fernanda Guillen Boise State University

Gladys Rangel Boise State University

Jacqueline Rosas Perez Idaho State University

Jasmine Navarro Boise State University

Kaytlin Leija University of Idaho

Leonardo Sanchez Boise State University

Lizvet Vega University of Idaho

Luis Molina Boise State University

Natalie Rivera Boise State University

Sean Murphy Grinnell College

Valeria Avila-Orozco Boise State University

Wilver Coria Boise State University

Yadira Machen Boise State University

Graduate School

Ariana Suaste University of Idaho

Natalie Suaste University of Idaho