Joe Purka, director of the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation presents a $1,000 check to Nicole Gillis, recent graduate of Gulf Breeze High School.  At right is Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization President Pamela Sparks.  This scholarship was made possible by contributions from Eglin Federal Credit Union and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Niceville.  The Foundation annually awards scholarships to students pursuing degrees in public relations, communication, journalism and related fields of study.