Acronym stands for Guest Of Honor. GoHs can give a speech on a topic of their choice, and are put on panel discussions and other events, such as book autograph sessions. They have access to the restricted GreenRoom in case they need a break from their fans, and are assigned GoHLiaison's to look after their needs. PenguiCon pays all expenses for a GoH and one companion, although occasionally the companion is also a GoH or NiftyGuest. See NiftyGuests for attendee celebrities in their own right who are not GoHs.
Guests of Honor has a free membership for life, and may bring a free guest on returning visits.
Guests of Honor (2016)
Ann Leckie
Hack of Honor - Sirius Intelligent Personal Assistant (Professors Lingjia Tang and Jason Mars)
Catherynne Valente
Deb Nicholson
2015 GoHs
Hack of Honor - E-Nabling the Future (Jen Owen and Ivan Owen)
Albert Manero
Charlie Jane Anders
Annalee Newitz
Aral Balkan
2014 GoHs
Ernest Cline
YTCracker
Eva Galperin
Erika Carlson
Hack of Honor - Gameface Labs
2013 GoHs
Author GoH - Jason Denzel
Author GoH - Jim Hines
Food GoH - Jeff Potter
Tech GoH - Maik Schmidt
Tech GoH - Michael W. Lucas
Tech GoH - Nick Farr
2012 GoHs
Author GoH - John Scalzi
Tech GoH - Jim Gettys
Music GoH - Scrub Club Records
Hack of Honor - Open Soda
2011 GoHs
Music GoH: MC Frontalot
Author GoH: Brandon Sanderson
DIY GoH: Jimmie P. Rogers
Toastmaster: Howard Tayler
2010 GoHs
Tech GoH - Joe Brockmeier
Tech GoH/Author GoH - Marcel Gagné (Liaison: Craig Maloney)
Author GoH - Karl Schroeder (Liaison: Dave Klecha)
Author GoH - Spider Robinson (Liaison: Josh Parker)
Author GoH - Jeanie Robinson (Liaison: Josh Parker)
Hack GoH - i3Detroit (Liaison: None at this time)
Comics GoH - Howard Taylor (Liaison: Laurie Adams)
2009 GoHs
Tech GoH - Rasmus Lerdorf
Tech GoH - Jon Maddog Hall
Author GoH - Sarah Hoyt
Gaming GoH - Jane McGonigal
- Wil Wheaton CANCELED
Author GoH - Spider Robinson CANCELED
Hack of Honor - CandyFab
2008 GoHs
Tech GoH - Benjamin Mako Hill
Tech GoH - Jono Bacon
Author GoH - Vernor Vinge
Author GoH - Tamora Pierce
Comics GoH - Randall Munroe
Gaming GoH - Keith Baker
Hack of Honor - Singing Tesla Coils (aka Zeusaphone)
2007 GoHs
Tech GoH - Bruce Schneier
Tech GoH - Charlie Stross
Author GoH - Elizabeth Bear
Science GoH - Christine Peterson
Gaming GoH - Steve Jackson
Gaming GoH / Artist GoH - John Kovalic
Comics GoH - Randy Milholland
2006 GoHs
Tech GoH - Chris DiBona
Tech GoH / Filk GoH - Frank Hayes (Liaison: LadySarah)
Author GoH - Steve Miller (Liaison: MauritaPlouff)
Author GoH - Sharon Lee (Liaison: MauritaPlouff)
Gaming GoH - Andy Looney (Liaison: ColleenGuernsey)
Gaming GoH - Kristin Looney (Liaison: ColleenGuernsey)
Gaming GoH / Artist GoH - Alison Looney (Liaison: ColleenGuernsey)
2005 GoHs
Tech GoH - Nat Torkington
Tech GoH - Dr. Peter Salus
Author GoH - Cory Doctorow (Liaison: AnneMurphy)
Author GoH - Joan Vinge
Media GoH - Eugene Roddenberry Jr
Gaming GoH - Kevin Siembieda (Liaison: ClarkRodeffer)
- Wil Wheaton CANCELED (Liaison: BrendanDurrett)
2004 GoHs
Tech GoH - Jeff Hemos Bates
Tech GoH - Jon Maddog Hall
Author GoH - Neil Gaiman (Liaison: AnneMurphy)
Gaming GoH - Steve Jackson
- Wil Wheaton CANCELED (Liaison: BrendanDurrett)
2003 GoHs
Tech GoH - Eric Raymond
Tech GoH - Rob CmdrTaco Malda
Author GoH - Terry Pratchett
Artist GoH - J D Iliad Fraser
Artist GoH - Pete Abrams