Golden Harvest 2004

The 38th annual Golden Harvest banquet and program followed a fun August day of golf at UI's Finkbine Golf Course. Highlight films from the 2003 football season and Outback Bowl were shown during dinner, I-Club awards were presented and Coach Kirk Ferentz gave an update on the football program to nearly 500 Hawkeye faithful.

Gary Dolphin, the voice of the Hawkeyes, welcomes fans to the 38th Annual Golden Harvest Banquet.

An Iowa fan shows his Hawkeye spirit.

Matt Henderson, executive director of the National I-Club, addresses the crowd of nearly 500.

Director of Athletics Bob Bowlsby.

Ted Pacha, president of the National I-Club Board.

Former winners of the Hawk of the Year award are recognized. From left: Bob Rasley (2000), Bump Elliott (1991), Dick McKeen (1975), and Earle Murphy (1976).

Coach Kirk Ferentz and Russ Gerdin listen as Russ and Ann Gerdin are recognized as the Hawks of the Year.

Russ Gerdin accepts the Hawk of the Year award.

Coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to fans.

Members of the Webster County I-Club receive the Co-I-Club of the Year award.

Phil Mayberry, president of the Marshall County I-Club, receives the Volunteer of the Year award.

Nile Kinnick I-Club (Omaha/Council Bluffs) board members receive the Special Commendation award.

Russ and Ann Gerdin, Hawks of the Year, with Bob Bowlsby and Coach Ferentz.

Nearly 500 fans enjoyed the banquet at the Quality Inn & Suites Highlander Conference Center.

Herky on Parade statues decorated the halls.

Video highlights from the 2003 season and bowl game were shown during dinner.