Delta Star, Inc., of Lynchburg, Virginia, has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The company was nominated for the award by Central Virginia Community College.
Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), more than two dozen individuals, families, and organizations were honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The awards were presented at a luncheon ceremony in Richmond on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. VCCS Chancellor Dr. David Doré served as the emcee, and Mr. Mark Hourigan, founder and CEO of Hourigan, delivered the keynote address.
“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 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.”
Doré echoed those sentiments, adding that a culture of care can have a profound impact on student performance. “When our students realize that someone cares enough to help remove the formidable obstacles standing in their way, it’s life-changing,” he said. “The things they thought impossible suddenly become doable, and their confidence soars as a result.”
This year’s class of distinguished philanthropy leaders has collectively contributed $24 million dollars to Virginia’s Community Colleges.
Delta Star, Inc. was selected for its transformative impact on CVCC’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academy. Under the leadership of President & CEO Jason Greene, Delta Star helped launch and sustain the program by aligning its vision and providing key funding. The company contributed matching funds for a GO Virginia grant to establish two vital coordinator positions—roles it continues to fund even after the grant ended. Between May 2023 and June 2024, Delta Star hired and trained over 155 new employees, many of whom benefited from CVCC’s workforce training.
“The phrase ‘time, talent, and treasure’ is often used to describe the three pillars of philanthropy,” said CVCC President Dr. John Capps. “Through the time he gives through his exceptional board service, the talent he shares through leadership and outreach, and the personal treasure he and his wife generously donate to CVCC’s Educational Foundation, Jason Greene exemplifies what it means to invest in community college students.”
Recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy:
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About Central Virginia Community College
Central Virginia Community College is a two-year state college located in Lynchburg, Virginia and is part of the Virginia Community College System. Established in 1966, CVCC serves students at its main campus in Lynchburg, and its off-site centers in Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell counties. The curricula and programs of the college serve more than 228,000 people within this geographical jurisdiction. With academic excellence as its aim in all areas, CVCC offers various programs to meet the diverse needs of the region it serves. Learn more about CVCC at centralvirginia.edu.
About Virginia’s Community Colleges
Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened. By making higher education and workforce training available in every part of Virginia, we elevate all of Virginia. Together, Virginia’s Community Colleges serve approximately 230,000 students each year. For more information, please visit www.vccs.edu.
About the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education
As the supporting arm of Virginia’s 23 community colleges, the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) broadens access to educational opportunities for all Virginians, while ensuring the long-term success of the Commonwealth and the needs of its workforce. To ensure access to high quality, affordable degrees and certifications, the Foundation’s statewide leadership raises funds and resources in order to supplement and support the activities of both individual students and community colleges. For more information on VFCCE and its mission, and to provide your support, visit www.vfcce.org.