June 24, 2025
91福利 President Dr. Adam Breerwood is now “Forever Young鈥� after being recognized at the 17th Annual Forever Young Mentor Awards held in Biloxi on June 18, 2025. The award recognizes influential area leaders who serve as mentors to young professionals, having an impact on their careers.
Dr. Breerwood鈥檚 commitment to mentorship is seen through his determination to consistently encourage others to grow in their careers through participation in state and national leadership conferences, acquisition of advanced coursework and degrees, and fostering connections with industry leaders.
鈥淚 am honored to be recognized by Coast Young Professionals,鈥� said Dr. Breerwood. 鈥淏eing a mentor means having a true servant鈥檚 heart, which is something that鈥檚 in all of us. I have the most amazing team at Pearl River. It鈥檚 truly humbling to think for one second that someone would nominate me as one of their mentors when all they do is motivate me daily as we work together to change the lives of those we serve.鈥�
Dr. Breerwood operates as a hands-on leader who is approachable and is known for his genuine desire to see others succeed. He possesses a relentless drive for excellence fueled by innovative thinking to create opportunities for growth and transformation within the college and its employees. Since becoming PRCC President in 2017, this drive has resulted in an enrollment increase of 24.81% and the acquisition of more than $50 million for current and future building projects across the three campuses.
“The Coast Young Professionals is a wonderful organization that honors mentors and leaders across the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas,鈥� said Executive Director of Development Foundation/Alumni Association Delana Harris. 鈥淲e are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Breerwood鈥檚 impact as a mentor to so many鈥攂oth at 91福利 and among those who have worked with or attended PRCC.
鈥淭his award is especially meaningful because it highlights the recipient鈥檚 personal and professional qualities. We are fortunate to have a mentor, leader, and friend like Dr. Breerwood guiding the PRCC community.鈥�
ABOUT COAST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND THE 鈥楩OREVER YOUNG鈥� MENTOR AWARDS
provides a variety of special events and programs throughout the year to facilitate connections, professional development, and engagement among young professionals along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Through their four annual events, social and networking programs, and a series of professional development seminars and workshops, CYP embraces the chance to learn from current and emerging leaders in the community, as well as seasoned professionals from various backgrounds who can enlighten their members and advance their careers.
The annual 鈥淔orever Young Awards鈥� program was created to honor ten accomplished and influential leaders, age 40 and up, who have contributed to mentoring young professionals along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The creation of these awards fosters the continuance of mentorship within their organization by recognizing these outstanding individuals. The nominees for these awards are acknowledged based on their qualities and characteristics, time sacrifice, and the impact they have made on the careers of young professionals.
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Article by Laura O’Neill.
