2023
From its founding days, the Canyons District community has invested in its schools with passion, creativity, and a mindset that anything is possible. The winners of the 2023 Apex Awards are among those who have gone above and beyond in CSD’s collective quest to rise above, strive to make a difference, and lift the children of Canyons as they reach for their dreams through education. Each year since 2010, the Board of Education and Administration have recognized stellar employees, volunteers, and business partners with Apex Awards, the highest awards presented by the District. The winners received their lead crystal awards during a Tuesday, Oct. 26 ceremony at Alta High. The Canyons Board of Education and Superintendent, who select the winners, express deep gratitude to this year’s honorees for their excellence, commitment and leadership.
2023
TEACHER of
THE YEAR
Max Eddington
2023
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR of
THE YEAR
Dr. Bruce Eschler
2023
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR of
THE YEAR
Stacy Kurtzhals
2023
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR of
THE YEAR
Charisse Hilton
2023
EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS of
THE YEAR
CSD Nutrition Services Department
2023
COMMUNITY PARTNER of
THE YEAR
Tacos El Cuñado
2023
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL of
THE YEAR
Gretchen Zaitzeff
2023
VOLUNTEER of
THE YEAR
Rebecca Martin
2023
ELECTED OFFICIALS of
THE YEAR
Sen. Kathleen Riebe and Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion,
Rep. Steve Eliason, and Rep. Andrew Stoddard
2023
LEGACY AWARD
Dr. Robert M. Dowdle