Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling is Awarded the
BBB 2024 Rush Memorial Award for Outstanding Family-Owned Business.
NEWARK, DE (May 16, 2024) – Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling is the proud recipient of the 2024 Rush Memorial award from the Better Business Bureau of Delaware. Named for Edward M. Rush, Sr., the “Rush Award” has come to signify excellence and integrity in business. One award is given annually to an outstanding family-owned and operated business that exemplifies the ideals of community and civic services. The Rush Memorial award was presented during Better Business Bureau of Delaware’s 59th Annual Awards Celebration on May 15th at DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, DE.
The 2024 Rush Memorial award adds to Hillside’s existing list of accolades from the Better Business Bureau. Hillside was awarded the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in 2016 and, in 2019, was the first company in Delaware to ever receive the prestigious International Torch Awards for Ethics. Hillside has also been consistently A+ BBB Accredited since 2015.
Jim Sellers, 3rd generation owner of Hillside says “Winning the Rush Award is an acknowledgement of the legacy that my father and my grandparents created, the values that our entire team demonstrates every day in serving our customers, and our company’s commitment to making a difference in the community. I am so proud of our amazing team – they are the Hillside family.”
Hillside has been an active participant in the local community for many years, providing substantial financial support and staff volunteer hours to over 15 non-profit 501c3 community service organizations. Focus areas include supporting individuals with disabilities, animal shelters/adoption services, youth sports, performing arts organizations, and other community organizations that provide critical support to disadvantaged individuals and animals.
Hillside Heating & Cooling is an award-winning, full-service heating, air conditioning, heating oil delivery, and commercial fuel company serving residential and commercial customers for over 73 years in New Castle County, DE, Cecil County, MD, and Southern Chester County, PA. Having earned over 3,000 certified 5-star reviews and testimonials, Hillside is committed to keeping customers cool in the summer and warm in the winter, all while delivering excellent customer service.
Last night’s atmosphere at the Better Business Bureau Serving Delaware Awards was captivating and motivational. We enjoyed engaging with numerous exceptional small, medium, and large businesses dedicated to delivering their customers excellence, trust, and integrity.
Jimmy graciously accepted the award for all the dedicated employees at Hillside, who embody our mission of “keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer while doing customer service right.”
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the management team and Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau Serving Delaware for choosing Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling for this honor.