Stedman Graham speaking at Schaumburg's Volunteer of the Year Luncheon
Author, educator and entrepreneur Stedman Graham - popularly known as Oprah Winfrey's longtime boyfriend - will speak at the village of Schaumburg's 33rd annual Volunteer of the Year Luncheon.
Graham will headline the luncheon taking place at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Chandler's at Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Schaumburg Road.
Jack Netter, director of Schaumburg's department of cultural services, said Monday that officials had been talking to Graham for a couple years about participating in the luncheon.
"Mr. Graham obviously has roots in Chicago and has name recognition in this area," Netter said. "His philanthropic work speaks to the spirit of the Volunteer of the Year program, and his numerous books and articles appeal to people interested in improving their personal interactions and their careers."
An author of 11 New York Times best-selling books, Graham's latest release is "Identity: Your Passport to Success." He's chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, a Chicago-based marketing and consulting firm.
Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly will deliver welcoming remarks for the Volunteer of the Year Luncheon.
Graham, who has been Winfrey's partner since 1986, is into education and lifelong learning. He has served as an adjunct professor or guest lecturer at several institutions including Northwestern, Pepperdine, Temple and Harvard universities.
Meanwhile, nominations in the categories of adult volunteer, youth volunteer and volunteer organization are due by Wednesday, March 25. To nominate a person or organization for the award, or register to attend the luncheon, visit villageofschaumburg.com.
Last year's speaker was Eddie Olczyk, who played for the Chicago Blackhawks and now is a television analyst for the team's games and on NBC's hockey coverage.
For more information, contact Schaumburg Special Events Coordinator Roxane Benvenuti at rbenvenuti@schaumburg.com or (847) 923-3605.