Individuals must be nominated to be

considered for this prestigious award. 

​

MHS OUTSTANDING ALUMNI CATEGORIES & CRITERIA

​

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 prior to nomination and shall be selected based upon the criteria stated in the following categories.

​

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.

​

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:

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

​

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.

​

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.

​

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, et.

​

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT:

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

​

​

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.   

Our 2021 Manatee High Outstanding Alumnus

​

Congratulations to Carl Douglas Weeks, a graduate of Manatee High School Class of 1966 and our 2021 Manatee High Outstanding Alumna.

​

CARL DOUGLAS WEEKS

MHS CLASS OF 1966

​

Recipients of our Manatee High School Outstanding Alumni Award

​

2021  - Carl Douglas Weeks - Class of 1966

2020 - Mary Frances Fulford Green - Class of 1942

2019 - Andrew M. "Andy" Economos - Class of 1955

2018 - Edwin Thomas "Eddie" Mulock - Class of 1961

2017 - David Lawrence, Jr. - Class of 1960

2016 - Carolyn Geis Keller - Class of 1960

2015 - O. M. "Buster" Griffith - Class of 1942

2014 - Joseph F. "Joe" Kinnan, Jr. - Class of 1963

2013 - James A. "Jim" Forssell - Class of 1973

2012 - Robert G. "Bob" Firkins - Class of 1957

2011 -  Rodney B. Potter - Class of 1954

2010 - William "Gene" Page III - Class of 1957

2009 - W. Brad Steube - Class of 1972

2008 - Jeanne McMullen Parrish - Class of 1935

2007 - Eugene D. "Gene" Gallo - Class of 1957

2006 - Rona Rahle Livingston - Class of 1953

2005 - John W. Flinn - Class of 1983

2004 - Ruth Pierce McCormick - Class of 1967

2003 - J. Sterling Forrester - Class of 1951

2002 - Chester W. Armstrong - Class of 1926

2001 - Daniel C. Zoller - Class of 1957

2000 - Josephine "Jo" Hammer Harrison - Class of 1931

1999 - F. Daniel "Dan" Miller - Class of 1960

1998 - Dozier B. Hilliard - Class of 1938

1997 - Bertha LaPenna Plano - Class of 1932

1996 - Robert I "Bob" Sweat - Class of 1957

1995 - David McDonald - Class of 1981

1994 - Charles E. "Gene" Witt - Class of 1948