EMAIL: manateehighalumni@gmail.com
MAIL: P.O. Box 15103 Bradenton, FL 34280
TELEPHONE: 941-792-8460 941-920-6698
Must be a graduate of Bradenton High, Manatee County High, or Manatee High School
for access to the Member's Section of our Website.
Outstanding Alumni Award
Individuals must be nominated to be
considered for this prestigious award.
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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.
2024 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI
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David Allen Abernathy - 1989 - Military Achievement
Reginald Jerome "Reggie" Bellamy - 1989 - Community Achievement
Jacqueline "Jackie" Breiter - 1989 - Professional Achievement
William Albert "Bill" Evers - 1952 - Community Achievement
John Raymond Vita - 1983 - Service & Support to MHS and Manatee High Alumni Association
Merrie Lynn Wang Parker - 1963 - Academic Achievement
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Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Alumni must be received by March 15, 2025
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