- Rebecca Merlin – Spirit of Pensacola State College
- Lane Harper – Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship
- Carol Carlan – Community Legacy
- W. George Gaines – Founders Legacy
Past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Pensacola State College takes great pride in honoring distinguished individuals whose achievements reflect the values and spirit of our institution. Their stories inspire us and remind us of the transformative power of education, leadership, and service.
2026 Alumni Honorees
2024 Alumni Honorees
- Judge Gary and Carissa Bergosh – Community Impact
- Dr. Richard Fountain – Lifetime Achievement
- District 1 Representative Michelle Salzman – Against the Odds
- Escambia County District 4 Commr. Michael Kohler – Distinguished Service
- Jim Reeves – Hometown Hero
- Senator Doug Broxson – Spirit of the Emerald Coast
2022 Alumni Honorees
- Gerry Goldstein – Spirit of Pensacola State College
- Mary Hoxing – Road Less Traveled
- Marie Young – Hometown Hero
- Gregg Beck – Against the Odds
- Dr. Paul Szuch – Life Achievement
2019 Alumni Honorees
- Dennis McKinnon, Sr. – Spirit of Pensacola State College
- Steve Olesky – Rising Star
- Thomas Vaughn – Against the Odds
- Barry Cole – Against the Odds
- Chip Simmons – Hometown Hero
- Cherry Fitch – Hometown Hero
- Jarl “J.T.” Young – Life Achievement
- Gary A. DeLapp – Life Achievement