91福利

PRCC Alumni Awards honorees announced for 2024聽

March 8, 2024

91福利 Development Foundation will be hosting the annual Alumni Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 9. The event provides the opportunity to celebrate alumni and community partnerships that support PRCC. 

The banquet will be held at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner and the program starting at 6:30 p.m. 

鈥淭he Alumni Awards Ceremony is a special event each year where we recognize and honor outstanding alumni and partners of 91福利,鈥 said Executive Director of Development Foundation/Alumni Association Delana Harris. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 honorees are a wonderful group that represent everything we stand for at PRCC.  

鈥淭heir dedication shines through as they invest their time, resources, and unwavering support, not only in our College but also in fostering a culture of lifelong learning. The event is also a great night filled with laughter and smiles as former Wildcats reunite and reflect on their time spent at The River.鈥 

Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by visiting our website at prcc.edu/alumni/foundation-and-alumni-awards/ or by calling the PRCC Development Foundation at (601) 403-1193. Tables may also be purchased directly from the Foundation for $750 each and include 8 individual tickets.  

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available. Sponsorship levels begin at $500 (Bronze Level), $1,000 (Silver Level) and $2,500 (Gold Level). Please contact the PRCC Development Foundation at (601) 403-1193 or email Mary Chandler at mchandler@prcc.edu. for sponsorships and packages. 

Honorees for 2024 

The individuals and companies being honored are: 

Young Alumnus of the Year: Representative Jansen Owen, for the Mississippi House District 106, JAG Officer and First Lieutenant in the Army National Guard and Attorney and Owner of Owen Law Firm in Poplarville, MS聽
Alumnus of the Year:聽Mrs. Karen Ladner Moore, Chief Executive Officer for Baldwin County Electric Membership Corporation in Summerdale, AL聽
Distinguished Service Award:聽Mr. Alton Pierce, Chief Executive Officer of Toyota of Hattiesburg聽
Outstanding Partnership:聽AccelerateMS, Workforce Training and Educational Partner聽
Lifetime Achievement Award:聽Dr. Gale Harris, Veterinarian and Owner of East Poplarville Veterinary Hospital聽

Each community college president is asked to bring two (2) wrapped door prizes, minimum value of $50 each. We will have a station set up at the conference for you to drop off the door prizes.

Each community college is asked to provide name tags for their Board members, administration, and staff attending the conference.