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Outstanding Alumni Award

Individuals must be nominated to be

considered for this prestigious award. 

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 JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE AND HONOR

Our 2025 Outstanding Alumni 

May 15, 2025

Bradenton Country Club - 4646 9th Avenue West

6 PM - Meet & Greet

7 PM - Dinner followed by program

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MAY 4, 2025 

2025 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI

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Georgia Carol "Candy" Cox Guercio - 1969 - Service & Support to Manatee High Alumni Association 

Lynda Keever - 1965 - Professional Achievement

Timothy Albert "Tim" Knowles - 1970 - Community Achievement

Aaron Lavoy Randall, II - 2002 - Heroic Achievement

Janet Ellen Smith Pullen - 1973 - Professional Achievement

Raymond Bryant Stewart, Sr. -1948 - Professional Achievement

Jerry Nelson Zoller - 1964 - Professional Achievement 

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Nominations for 2026 Outstanding Alumni must be received by March 15, 2026

More than one person may be chosen each year.  Nominees will automatically remain in consideration for a period of five (5) years after nomination is received.   

MHS OUTSTANDING ALUMNI CATEGORIES & CRITERIA

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MHS Outstanding Alumni Inductees MUST BE nominated to be considered.  Nominations may be made at any time and will remain in consideration for a period of five years.  Nominees for the honor of being inducted as an MHS Outstanding Alumni must have graduated at least ten (10) years before nomination and shall be selected based upon the criteria stated in the following categories.

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SERVICE & SUPPORT TO MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL

The recipient's deeds and actions reflect the importance of his or her pride in our Alma Mater as demonstrated through their interest, participation, and support of the school or Manatee High Alumni Association.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:

The recipient has excelled by furthering and utilizing their education for the betterment of themselves and others.

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COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT:

The recipient exhibits integrity and a demonstrated commitment to service through an interest in bettering the lives of others through volunteer efforts in their community.

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HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT:

The recipient must have distinguished themselves through exemplary service and actions within their field of service or been recognized for heroic actions or service above and beyond the call of duty. (ie: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, Red Cross, Park Ranger, etc.

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MILITARY ACHIEVEMENT:

The recipient must have been honorably discharged from the United States Military and distinguished themselves through years of service, military awards, heroic actions, etc.

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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT:

The recipient has distinguished himself/herself by attaining prominence through his or her efforts in the fields of commerce, industry, technology, medicine, performing arts, music, or government. 

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Recipients of our Manatee High School Outstanding Alumni Award

Manatee High School

Alumni Association

P.O. Box 15103 

Bradenton, Florida 34280

manateehighalumni@gmail.com

Phone (941) 792-8460

941-920-6698

 

John Vita President    

Rich Morris Vice President    

Linda Boone Secretary    

Carolyn Keller Treasurer  - Communications   

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