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