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To honor his memory and encourage conversation about mental health, The Burton Family formed the non–profit Avery Burton Foundation and scholarship.

The Avery Burton Excellence in Academics & Sports Memorial Scholarships annually awards $1,000 scholarships to deserving Clark County School District college bound high school students.

The scholarship is administered by the Public Education Foundation. Applicants are required to write an essay that describes dealing with adversity and the tools used to overcome the challenge.