The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) recognized Edgar Delgado, a U.S. Air Force veteran, volunteer and prominent member of the Hispanic community as the Illinois Veteran of the Month for October 2013.
Delgado was honored at a ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. Delgado enlisted in the Air Force in 2000 and served for nearly five years. He graduated from the University of Washington and received the Outstanding Leader of the Year award from the Finance Society. Delgado is an active leader within the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Chicago Chapter, with Boy Scout of America activities, and within the community at large. In addition to his volunteer work helping with the Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School basketball team, he’s contributed over 6,000 hours via various organizations over the past four years.
As a leader in the veteran community, he serves on the Illinois Veteran Advisory Council and as a member of the El Valor Associate Board, which has a mission to support and challenge urban families to achieve excellence and participate fully in community life. He is also a leader within the Student Veterans of America (SVA), where he helps with initiatives growing the veteran-alumni network and fundraising. He resides in Chicago, Cook County, IL and was nominated by Victor Herrera, executive vice president, NSHMBA, Chicago Chapter. Delgado is also a participant in the MillerCoors Líderes campaign, which highlights the hard work of today’s Hispanic leaders and encourages the next generation of leaders to improve their business skills, expand their networks, and become leaders in their own right.
