Year 2024 2020 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1996 1995 1991 1985 |
Person of the Year Recipients Desmond Howard Steve Garvey Rashard Mendenhall Kirk Herbstreit Steve Alford Bob Miller Mark Murphy Pat Richter Sherry Lansing Franco Harris Lloyd Carr Barry Alvarez Bob Chapek Archie Griffin Drew Brees Fred “Tex” Winter Albert Wistert Keith Jackson John H. B. French Hayden Fry John Wooden James E. Delany Bob Hope Mark A. Spitz |
School/Association Michigan Michigan State Illinois Ohio State Indiana Iowa Northwestern Wisconsin Northwestern Penn State Michigan Wisconsin Indiana & Michigan State Ohio State Purdue Northwestern Michigan Rose Bowl Rose Bowl Iowa Purdue Big Ten Rose Bowl Indiana |
Known For Football, Broadcasting Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers Football, Running Back, Pittsburgh Steelers Football, Quarterback, Announcer Basketball, Player, Coach Hockey, Los Angeles Kings Announcer President, Green Bay Packers Football, Player, Athletic Director President, Paramount Pictures Football, Running Back, Pittsburgh Steelers Football, Coach Football, Coach, Athletic Director CEO, Disney Football, Running Back, 2x Heisman Winner Football, Quarterback, New Orlean Saints Basketball, Coach, Los Angeles Lakers Football, Club Member, Past President 1975 TV Sportscaster Tournament of Roses Executive Football, Coach Basketball, Coach Big Ten Commissioner Entertainer, Big Ten Club Emcee Swimming, 5x Olympic Gold Medalist |
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Year 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2004 2002 1998 1997 1994 1993 1992 1990 1989 1988 1987 |
Member of the Year Recipients Neil Lavick Joan McLane Al Freeman Jim Jacobs Derek Hildebrandt Michael Gallucci Brian Harris Bill Shaw Ken Oberg Richard Wells Charles F. Van Cleve John M. McKinley Howard M. Durbin Everett B. Laybourne John W. Perry Richard L. Beals Russell G. Shoemaker William W. Roberts Alex H. Gaal W. L. Ploetz Fred W. Soldwedel |
School/Association Minnesota Penn State Michigan State Northwestern Wisconsin Purdue Illinois Iowa Michigan Ohio State Ohio State Wisconsin Purdue Ohio State Minnesota Michigan State Indiana Michigan State Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern |
Known For Club Member, Past President Club Member, Past President Club Member, Social Chair Club Member, Past President 2010 Club Member, Past President 2007 Club Member, Past President 1962 Club Member, Past President 2002 Club Member, Past President 1994 Club Member, Past President 1993 Club Member, Past President 1998 Club Member, Past President 1992 Club Member, Past President 1980 Club Member, Past President 1989 Club Member, Past President 1942 Club Member, Past President 1984 Club Member, Past President 1965 Club Member, Past President 1981 Club Member, Past President 1983 Club Member, Past President 1966 Club Member Club Member, Past President 1978 |
2024 honoree, desmond howard
July 13, 2024
The Tournament of Rose’s Tournament House was the perfect setting to honor the University of Michigan’s Desmond Howard, the Big Ten Club’s 2024 Person of the Year. Desmond is a former Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP, and currently serves as a college football analyst on ESPN’s widely popular College Game Day. His accomplishments on and off the field, and his strong support of family, community and giving back made him an ideal choice.
The event boasted a record turnout of guests, who all enjoyed a fabulous reception, tours of Tournament House, and the ability to meet Desmond, and mix and mingle with one another. He was a true joy to be around, and filled the house with incredible warmth and happiness.
Guests then moved into the Rose Room for the program and presentation. Highlights included: a video of Desmond’s career, testimonials from a wide variety of Desmond’s friends, coaches, and colleagues, and live remarks from Mark Leavens, Tournament of Roses Executive Committee Member. The highlight of the afternoon, however, was Desmond’s acceptance of the award and a talk that emphasized his strong connection to the Big Ten Conference and how much he appreciated being honored by the Big Ten Club.
The Person of the Year award was first presented in 1985 and has included a wide variety of distinguished individuals from many different professions and areas of life. Though there have been many standout events, everyone agreed that this was one of our best programs yet and that Desmond was a most deserving honoree.
The Tournament of Rose’s Tournament House was the perfect setting to honor the University of Michigan’s Desmond Howard, the Big Ten Club’s 2024 Person of the Year. Desmond is a former Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP, and currently serves as a college football analyst on ESPN’s widely popular College Game Day. His accomplishments on and off the field, and his strong support of family, community and giving back made him an ideal choice.
The event boasted a record turnout of guests, who all enjoyed a fabulous reception, tours of Tournament House, and the ability to meet Desmond, and mix and mingle with one another. He was a true joy to be around, and filled the house with incredible warmth and happiness.
Guests then moved into the Rose Room for the program and presentation. Highlights included: a video of Desmond’s career, testimonials from a wide variety of Desmond’s friends, coaches, and colleagues, and live remarks from Mark Leavens, Tournament of Roses Executive Committee Member. The highlight of the afternoon, however, was Desmond’s acceptance of the award and a talk that emphasized his strong connection to the Big Ten Conference and how much he appreciated being honored by the Big Ten Club.
The Person of the Year award was first presented in 1985 and has included a wide variety of distinguished individuals from many different professions and areas of life. Though there have been many standout events, everyone agreed that this was one of our best programs yet and that Desmond was a most deserving honoree.
Video Tributes created by friends of Desmond to honor his Big Ten Club Person of the Year Award
- Kirk Herbstreit, Ohio State, ESPN Game Day family, fellow Person of the Year Recipient
- Touchdown Billy Taylor, Michigan Football legend
- Ayanna McConnell, CEO Michigan Alumni Association
- Chris Fowler, ESPN Game Day family (live from Wimbledon)
- David Ablauf, Michigan Associate Athletic Director
- Pat McAfee, ESPN Game Day family (live from an island)
- John U. Bacon, Author
- Bruce Lee + Victor the Frisbee Dog, Michigan Football
- Greg Harden, Life Coach Guru
- Blake Corum, Michigan + LA Rams Football
- Jim Harbaugh, National Champion Michigan Football Coach
- Rece Davis, ESPN Game Day family
Opening video to kick off the Big Ten Club Person of the Year award for Desmond Howard
2020 Honoree, Steve Garvey
We had an amazing virtual event celebrating Steve Garvey's time at Michigan State and all of his accomplishments.
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