Jim Davis, sports and program director for an all sports radio station in Grand Junction has been recognized for his efforts.

The Colorado High School Athletics Directors Association named Davis its outstanding media person for interscholastic sports coverage.

The award, which recognizes contributions and dedication to high school athletics, was presented during the association’s annual awards ceremony in Breckenridge on April 29.

Paul Cain, athletic director of Mesa County School District 51, and Josh King, athletic director of Central High School in Grand Junction, nominated Davis for the award.

Davis has covered high school sports in western Colorado for more than 35 years and has broadcast seven state football and two state baseball championship games. He provides daily high school content on “The Jim Davis Show” on TEAM 1340 AM and 101.1 FM, an MBC Grand Broadcasting station.

Davis also has received awards from the Associated Press, Colorado Broadcasters Association and Colorado High School Coaches Association.

He’s a graduate of Fruita Monument High School and what’s now Colorado Mesa University.