Does the custodian at your child’s school keep the building sparkling clean and well-maintained? Do you know a principal who deserves a public pat on the back? Has a school counselor made a difference in your child’s life? There’s a way to cast the spotlight on the hard work and dedication seen every day in schools all across Canyons: The Apex Awards, the highest awards given by the Board of Education and Administration.
Apex Awards are given each fall to educators, employees, local elected officials, corporate partners, community leaders, and volunteers at a reception and ceremony.
Apex Award categories are:
- Teacher of the Year
- School Administrator of the Year
- District Administrator of the Year
- Business Partner of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Elected Official of the Year
- Student Support Services Professional of the Year
- Education Support Professional of the Year
- Legacy Award
Use this easy-to-use online tool to read more about the categories and to submit nominations. Nominations can be submitted until Aug. 8, 2025.
Nominations for the 16th annual Apex Awards can be submitted for all categories except Teacher of the Year. The District’s Teacher of the Year is selected in the spring and is CSD’s nominee in the state Teacher of the Year competition. This year’s winner is Lucia de la Cruz Rodriguez, a teacher at Midvale Elementary.
Questions? Send an email message to communications@canyonsdistrict.org.
