CADA announces annual awards ahead of its conference
The Colorado Athletic Directors Association has released the list of the winners who will be honored at its annual conference in May.
1A Athletic Director of the Year: Kylie Chamberlain, Idalia High School
2A Athletic Director of the Year: Greg Swiatowski, Burlington School District
3A Athletic Director of the Year: Travis Steiner, Platte Valley High School
4A Athletic Director of the Year: Richie Wildenhaus, Erie High School
5A Athletic Director of the Year: Denny Squibb, Fruita Monument High School
Administrative Assistant of the Year: Esther Balstead, St. Vrain District
CADA Board Member of the Year: Justin Rueb, Hi-Plains
Award for Distinguished Service: Cindy Kellogg, Denver Broncos Community Relations
Media Representative of the Year: Courtney Oakes, Aurora Sentinel
Middle School Athletic Director of the Year: Casey Powell, Aurora Quest
New Athletic Director of the Year: Scott Richardson, Weld Central High School
Retired Athletic Director of the Year: Tony Antolini, Aurora Public Schools
Kurby Lyle Service Award (Formerly CADA Service Award): Mike Krueger, Aurora Public Schools
Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award: Leroy Lopez, Lincoln High School
NFHS Citation Award: Paul Cain, Western Slope District Athletic Director
State Award of Merit: Matt Heckel, Dakota Ridge
Student Athlete Scholar award: Ryan Faircloth, Dakota Ridge (male); Olivia Landers, Dakota Ridge (female).
