From a humble school custodian to the Midvale City Mayor, the Canyons Board of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 honored the contributions of eight Canyons community members at its second annual Apex Awards ceremony.
The Board of Education’s Apex Awards are designed to express gratitude to community leaders and educators who have served as champions of public education and who exemplify the Board’s four tenets of fostering student achievement, community engagement, innovation, and customer service.
“We could not be more grateful for the work of these exceptional individuals and organizations who have worked tirelessly on behalf of Canyons School District and its students,” said Tracy Scott Cowdell, President of the Canyons Board of Education. “This is our way of paying tribute to all they have done to complement our efforts to ensure all children are prepared for college and careers.”
The recipients of the second annual Apex Awards are:
* Legacy Award Connie Crosby, Homeless Liaison, Canyons School District – 
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* Teacher of the Year Naomi Damron, fifth-grade teacher, Quail Hollow Elementary – Watch Video
* School Administrator of the Year Corrie Barrett, Assistant Principal, Alta High School – Watch Video
* District Administrator of the Year Rick Conger, Canyons Director of Facilities – Watch Video
* Education Support Professional of the Year Vo Lam, Custodian, Sandy Elementary – Watch Video
* Elected Official of the Year JoAnn Seghini, Mayor, Midvale City – Watch Video
* Business Partner of the Year Chick-fil-A South Towne Marketplace – Watch Video
* Volunteer of the Year Jill Rawle, Willow Springs Elementary – Watch Video
The by-invitation-only event was hosted at Last Chance Lodge at Solitude Mountain Resort in conjunction with Kimi’s Mountainside Bistro, one the District’s community partners. Honorees were feted at a reception preceding the dinner and Apex Awards ceremony.
