PALISADE, Colo. (KKCO) - Palisade High School's Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Mike Krueger was elected to receive the 2013 State Award of Merit by the Colorado Athletic Directors Association on April 29.

Every year, an award is presented to those who show meritorious dedication to high school and middle school athletics.

Krueger has been the AD/Assistant Principal at Palisade High School for the last seven years. He is currently the President of the Western Slope League, CADA secretary and board member, CHSAA voting member legislative council, chairman of the Football Committee and member of the Reclassification Committee and Softball Committee.