The Manatee County Commission welcomes the opportunity to recognize exceptional individuals, groups, and events within the County. Proclamations and Certificates of Recognition are ceremonial documents issued by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners to honor and celebrate events, recognize achievements, or increase public awareness of noteworthy causes, events, milestones, or achievements.
Proclamations can be issued for a day(s), week(s), or month. Personal Proclamations for individuals or businesses will not be accepted. Individual accomplishments of local significance are more appropriately recognized with a Certificate of Recognition or congratulatory letter. These public service documents are not legally binding nor do they constitute an endorsement by the County or the Commission.
Proclamation Requirements
Requests must be submitted by any Manatee County resident or group.
All request for recognition must be submitted online by utilizing the following schedule to be considered for the corresponding BOCC Regular Meeting Schedule.
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Proclamation Submission
Due Date
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BOCC Regular Meeting
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April 1, 2024
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April 23, 2024
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April 22, 2024
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May 14, 2024
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May 6, 2024
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May 28, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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June 11, 2024
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July 8, 2024
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July 30, 2024
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July 22, 2024
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August 13, 2024
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August 5, 2024
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August 27, 2024
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August 19, 2024
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September 10, 2024
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September 3, 2024
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September 24, 2024
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September 16, 2024
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October 8, 2024
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September 30, 2024
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October 22, 2024
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October 21, 2024
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November 12, 2024
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November 18, 2024
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December 10, 2024
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An organization does not have exclusive rights to the day(s), week(s), or month of their proclamation. Proclamations issued in previous years will not be automatically re-issued; a new request must be submitted and approved. The County reserves the right to modify or deny any request and to make exceptions to these guidelines.
What can proclamations be issued for?
Proclamations can be issued for:
- Significant contributions and service to the community
- Cultural or historical occasions
- Charitable fundraising efforts
- Centennial (100th) birthdays
Proclamations cannot be issued for:
- Matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs, or individual convictions
- Anything that may suggest an official county position on a matter under consideration
- Events or organizations with no direct relationship to Manatee County
- Campaigns or events contrary to Manatee County policy or to the wellbeing of its citizens
A letter from an individual Commissioner is an alternative acknowledgment for occasions that do not meet the proclamation criteria.
Contact the County Commission office if you are seeking recognition of:
- Organization Milestones or Anniversaries (in 5 year increments)
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Deceased Individuals
- Recreational Events
- Conferences and conventions
- Welcoming Guests
- Annual Events and Celebrations
- Letters of support
Request a Proclamation