The University of Iowa Family Spirit Award


This award recognizes a Hawkeye family—spanning at least three generations of University of Iowa graduates—that has substantially benefited from and continues to advocate for the university, as well as contributes toward bettering the state of Iowa and its communities.

The nomination process opens on Friday, February 28, 2025, and closes Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

The winning family will receive the ultimate University of Iowa campus experience during 2025 Family Weekend, including 20 tickets to an Iowa football game and recognition during the game.

Questions? Please contact Dusti Cermak at family.spirit@foriowa.org or 319-467-3729.

2024 Award Recipients

The Harper-Eichacker family was recognized during the University of Iowa's Family Weekend (September 13–14) as the 2024 UI Family Spirit Award recipient.

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