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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 |
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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 |