Nomination Form - 2026 Volunteer of the Year Awards

Nominations for Volunteer of the Year will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026

National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third week of April and this year it is observed from April 19 to 25, 2026. This week-long celebration is about placing a spotlight on individuals whose invaluable kindness through volunteering are bettering our community. The 38th Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon will recognize adults, young people, and organizations that, through volunteer efforts, help to make Schaumburg a better place.

Volunteerism is central to what makes Schaumburg the vibrant community that it is. Schaumburg's 20+ committees and commissions are all comprised of volunteers. Volunteers organize and operate Septemberfest, serve as members of the Village’s Plan Commission, Zoning Board, and Bikeways Committee.

The number of volunteers that serve in these positions is small in comparison to the number of people who volunteer, day after day, throughout the community including local businesses. Please take some time on behalf of volunteers and nominate an adult, a Junior High or High School age student and/or a worthy organization for recognition. We want to celebrate the good that people are doing and the fine work that volunteer organizations are involved in. Help us give them the recognition they deserve!

Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
11:30 a.m. - Cash Bar
12 to approximately 2:30 p.m. - Luncheon, Keynote Speech & Awards

Maggiano’s Little Italy Schaumburg
(Avellino, Bellagio and Calabria Banquet Rooms located upstairs)
1901 E. Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173

RSVP by Friday, April 17 at 2 p.m. to register and pay online to attend the luncheon. The event is open to the public; attendees do not need to be nominated or have someone nominated to attend. Admission to attend is $40 per person. There is no charge for nominees.

Welcoming Remarks: Village President Tom Dailly 

It is free to submit a nomination. Admission to attend the luncheon is $40 per person; however, there is no charge for nominees.

Submit a nomination in one or more categories:

• Adult Volunteer
  
  
• Volunteer Organization
  
  
• Youth Volunteer (junior high or high school age) 
  Attention Schools: Nominate a Student to Represent Your School!

Nominees can represent social, civic, religious, community, school, and nonprofit organizations within the Village of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Township community including local businesses. Any adult, junior high or high school age youth and organization volunteering within the Village of Schaumburg and Township of Schaumburg are eligible if there is a connection to Schaumburg. People may nominate an individual from an organization and/or the organization itself! We encourage local businesses to get involved and nominate a volunteer!

Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges after nominations from the residential and business communities are reviewed.

• All nominees will receive a certificate of merit and an invitation to attend the luncheon free of charge as a guest of the Village.
  
• Each of the three winners will also receive an award.
  
  
• NEW THIS YEAR: The Schaumburg-Hoffman Lions Club is pleased to announce they will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to this year's Schaumburg Youth Volunteer of the Year! They are happy to promote civic participation and volunteer service within the community. Which school in  District 54 or 211 will take home the award and scholarship this year? We are hopeful each high school and junior high school will be represented!