Delta Star Wins Chancellor Award

(Lynchburg, VA — April 24, 2025) – Delta Star, a leading manufacturer of power transformers, has been honored with the prestigious Chancellor Award for Excellence in Community Engagement. Nominated by Central Virginia Community College (CVCC), the company was recognized for its significant contributions and transformative impact on CVCC’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academy.

The 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy was hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) and in Richmond, Virginia, where more than two dozen individuals, families, and organizations were celebrated for their philanthropic efforts.

“This award reflects the men and women of Delta Star, and their unwavering dedication to not only advancing in the energy sector but also uplifting the community that has supported us for over a century,”​ said Jason Greene, Delta Star’s president and chief executive officer. “Our commitment to community engagement is rooted in our core values of progress, ownership, worth, excellence, and responsibility. We believe that fostering strong relationships within the community is essential to our mutual success.”​

Delta Star’s efforts have been instrumental in fostering educational opportunities and supporting workforce initiatives in the Central Virginia region.​

“Every time our donors support a scholarship, fund a new program, or an emergency grant, they are not just giving back, they are lifting up,” said Mark Hourigan, founder and chief executive officer of Hourigan. “They are invaluable partners whose generosity can and does make the difference between a student dropping out or staying the course and realizing their true potential. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy was established in 2006 to honor individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in supporting Virginia’s community colleges. Through their philanthropic efforts, recipients have collectively contributed over $17 million to enhance educational opportunities across the Commonwealth.​Delta Star’s recognition underscores the company’s enduring commitment to community development and the advancement of education in Central Virginia.​ As the organization continues to thrive, its partnership with the community remains a testament to the positive impact that local businesses can have on regional, educational, and economic development and prosperity.​

About Delta Star
Founded in 1908, Delta Star is recognized as an industry leader in pursuit of continuously improving the performance, delivery and reliability of power to meet the energy needs of the future. Delta Star’s more than 1,200 employees are committed to providing peace of mind through reliably connecting people in communities throughout North America to one of life’s most basic needs – electricity. Stay up to date with Delta Star, Inc. on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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434.485.7081
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