Each year, Homecoming honors members of the Hawkeye community by presenting an Honored Guest each year. See below for a list of past Honored Guests, and keep an eye out for this year’s addition!

 

YearGuest
2024Chuck Long
2023Caitlin Clark & Spencer Lee
2022Clarissa Chun & Tom Brands
2021Quinn Early
2020University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics First Responders
2019B.J. Armstrong
2018Jerre and Mary Joy Stead
2017Gerdin Family
2016Gary Dolphin and Ed Podolak
2015John Pappajohn
2014Buddy Lazier, American Indycar driver and winner of the 1996 Indianapolis 500
2013Dr. Christine Grant​, Former Women’s Athletic Director
2012Liang Chow, Head US Women’s Gymnastics Coach, 2012 London Olympics & Former Iowa Gymnastics Teams Coach, 1991-1998
2011Glen Patton, Former Iowa Swimming Coach
2010John Pappajohn, Co-founder of Iowa’s JPEC, 1996 President, Equity Dynamics Inc.
2009Jamia Nash, Singer/actress
2008Vala Calkins-Kindon, Community member, recipient for Habitat for Humanity home
2007Brandon Routh, Actor, Superman Returns
2006Jim Zabel, "Official voice of the Hawks," WHO Radio Personality Des Moines
2005Ron Steele, KWWL-TV, News Anchor
2004Bump Elliot, Iowa Athletic Director, 1978-1990
2003Hayden Fry, Iowa Head Football Coach, 1978-1998
2002John Pappajohn, Co-founder of Iowa’s JPEC, 1996 President, Equity Dynamics Inc.
2000Eddie Robinson, 56 yr. Football Coach at Grambling State 1999, NFL Players ’ Lifetime Achievement Award