The Honors Program recognizes an especially distinguished alumni or friend each year. In this way, we thank individuals one by one but also, through them, the larger community of supporters who promote honors education here and beyond campus.
Winner Selection
The Honors Professional Staff select one Honors at Iowa alum or friend who has been exceptionally active in supporting the University Honors Program.
2020
Donald R. Parsons and Donald L. Parsons, father and brother of Dr. Donna S. Parsons, Honors Program Faculty

2019
Judy Lewis
Professor Emerita
Public Health Sociologist
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

2018
Susan J. Hagan
Iowa Honors Graduating Class of 1990

2017
Brett Williams
Iowa Graduating Class of 1983

2016
Richard Tyner
Iowa Honors Graduating Class of 1970

2015
Pat Rolston
Iowa Graduating Class of 1978
