Doilney Excellent Educator Awards Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort

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The Sarah & Stephen Doilney Award

In 1996, developers Jim Doilney & Mike Barnes wanted to give back to the schools that gave Park City such a stellar reputation and made it a desirable place to live. In particular, Jim, the son of a teacher, wanted to honor his mother's profession. Thus, with PCEF's help, the Doliney-Barnes Teaching Excellence Awards were born.

Each spring, teachers and staff at each of the Park City School District’s seven schools vote for the person they feel best personifies an excellent educator. PCSD’s Board of Education, PTO/PTA officers and PCEF’s Board of Directors may also vote. Since 1996, Jim has funded a cash award for the winner at each school.

In 2013, Jim sat down with Deer Valley to discuss the funding going forward. Deer Valley Resort, already the largest sponsor of PCEF's Teacher Grant program, stepped up to fund this award. With this sponsorship, Deer Valley Resort becomes the biggest private supporter of teacher intiatives in the Park City School District. The honor is now the Doilney Excellent Educator Awards Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort.

In 1996, Jim also created a very special award to honor his parents. The Sarah & Stephen Doliney Award, as voted on by the Senior Class at Park City High, honors the most influential educator of their school career. This award will continue to be funded by Jim.

Photo Credits: Tyler Cobb/Park Record