2021 Foundations & Boards Outstanding Program Award (Florida Library Association): For Friends of the Rocky Bluff Library's Storytelling Festival.
2021 Foundations & Boards Outstanding Member Award (Florida Library Association): For Friends of the Central Library treasurer and bookstore manager Judy Wetter.
Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite: The Manatee Library was voted a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite for three consecutive years (2017, 2018 & 2019), an annual award program that gives neighbors an opportunity to recognize the most beloved organizations in their local community.
2018 Innovation Award (Florida Library Association): For 805 Lit + Art Journal, the first literary and art journal published by a library.
2018 Libraries Mean Business (Florida Library Association):
For Information Services' beneficial service to local businesses and job seekers
2017 Librarian of the Year (Florida Library Association): Ava Ehde, Library Services Manager
2017 Friends, Foundation & Board Award (Florida Library Association): Friends of the Rocky Bluff Library's Biannual Newsletter
2016 Library of the Year (Florida Library Association): in recognition of the Manatee County Public Library System for the outstanding service it provides to the community
2016 Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award (Florida Library Association): in recognition of Teen Recycled Fashion Show
2016 Lifetime Achievement Award (Florida Library Association): in recognition of Kevin Beach, for a long-standing, distinguished record of professional achievements and accomplishments.
2016 Outstanding Friends Member (Florida Library Association): in recognition of the outstanding service of Doris Pope, president of the Friends of the Rocky Bluff Library
2015 Keep Manatee Beautiful Recycling Award (Government Category): in recognition of the Recycled Dreams Teen Fashion Show of Recycled Materials
2014 Libraries Change People's Lives Award (Florida Library Association): in recognition of expanded Hispanic Services
2013 Library Innovation Award (Florida Library Association): in recognition of expanded services, programs, and activities focusing on community needs
2013 Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award (Florida Library Association): in recognition of Mana-Con Comics Convention