X-Roads Advisory’s George Neighbors Receives Adjunct Service Award at Blue Ridge Community College

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X-Roads Advisory’s George Neighbors Receives Adjunct Service Award at Blue Ridge Community College

HARRISONBURG/ROCKINGHAM, VA – May 18, 2026 – X-Roads Advisory is proud to announce that Principal George Neighbors has been honored with the Adjunct Service Award for Workforce Solutions during the Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) Annual Awards Ceremony held May 18. The recognition underscores Neighbors' enduring commitment to bridging the gap between educational institutions, local industry, and community development across the Shenandoah Valley.

The ceremony, characterized by a tone of warmth and celebration, highlighted the collective strength of the region's dedication to education and economic growth. Dr. John Downey, President of Blue Ridge Community College, served as Master of Ceremonies, guiding the event with a blend of wisdom and genuine appreciation for the faculty and staff who drive the college's mission.

Neighbors, who serves as a Principal, Coach, Consultant, and Facilitator at X-Roads Advisory, was recognized for his significant contributions to workforce solutions. His work extends beyond traditional skills training, focusing on empowering individuals, supporting leadership development, and strengthening organizational capacity within the region.

"This honor celebrates the incredible collective energy of everyone who shows up every day to serve our students, local leaders, and organizations," said Neighbors upon receiving the award. 

"Being part of the Blue Ridge Community College family and the greater community is a privilege. Our work in professional and workforce development is about more than just skills; it is about building pathways for opportunity and driving organizational success."

Neighbors expressed deep gratitude to the leadership and partners who have facilitated this collaborative success, specifically acknowledging the support of John Barlow, Jennifer Whitmore, Julie Miller, and David Shofstahl. Their partnership has been instrumental in fostering an environment where workforce development thrives.

As a leader in the field, George Neighbors continues to champion innovative approaches to community engagement and professional growth. Through X-Roads Advisory, he remains dedicated to facilitating dialogue and strategy that strengthens the fabric of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham community.

"We look forward to continuing our work alongside our colleagues, partners, and the entire BRCC community," Neighbors added. "Together, we will continue to build robust pathways for opportunity."

About X-Roads Advisory 

X-Roads Advisory led by Principal George Neighbors, empowers leaders and teams to navigate change, grow with purpose and build resilience.

As a trusted partner for change management & 
professional development to build capacity, develop talent, evolve culture, optimize team dynamics & strengthen communication, X-Roads Advisory offers award-winning coaching, consulting and facilitation services at the individual, team, group, enterprise & community levels across corporate, government, nonprofit & education sectors. 

For more information, visit www.X-RoadsAdvisory.com or connect with George Neighbors on LinkedIn.