OPRAH WINFREY

Through the power of media, Oprah Winfrey has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. Her accomplishments as a television pioneer, producer, publisher, educator and philanthropist led Time Magazine to name her as one of the most influential people in the world in April 2004. Together her influence and generosity have established her as one of the most respected and admired public figures today.

As supervising producer and host of the top-rated, award-winning "The Oprah Winfrey Show," she has entertained, enlightened and uplifted millions of viewers for the past two decades. "The Oprah Winfrey Show" has remained the number one U.S. talk show for 18 consecutive seasons and it is broadcast internationally in 111 countries.

Over the years, Ms. Winfrey and her show have been honored with the most prestigious awards in broadcasting, receiving a total of 39 Daytime Emmy Awards, including the first ever Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in 2002.

Ms. Winfrey is also the founder and editorial director of "O, The Oprah Magazine," a monthly magazine that has become one of today's leading women's lifestyle publications.