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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.
Penguicon 8.0 GoHs 2010:
Tech GoH - Joe Brockmeier
Tech GoH/Author GoH - Marcel Gagné
Author GoH - Karl Schroeder (Liaison: DaveKlecha)
Author GoH - Spider Robinson (Liaison: JoshParker)
Author GoH - Jeanie Robinson (Liaison: JoshParker)
Comics GoH - Howard Taylor (Liaison: DavidAdams)
Penguicon 7.0 GoHs 2009:
Tech GoH - Rasmus Lerdorf
Tech GoH - Jon Maddog Hall
Author GoH - Sarah Hoyt
Gaming GoH - Jane McGonigal
- Wil Wheaton CANCELED
Penguicon 6.0 GoHs 2008:
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
Penguicon 5.0 GoHs 2007:
Tech GoH - Bruce Schneier
Tech GoH - Chalie Stross
Author GoH - Elizabeth Bear
Science GoH - Christine Peterson
Gaming GoH - Steve Jackson
Gaming GoH / Artist GoH - John Kovalic
Comics GoH - Randy Milholland
Penguicon 4.0 GoHs 2006:
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)
Penguicon 3.0 GoHs 2005:
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)
Penguicon 2.0 GoHs 2004:
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)
Penguicon 1.0 GoHs 2003:
Tech GoH - Eric Raymond
Tech GoH - Rob CmdrTaco Malda
Author GoH - Terry Pratchett
Artist GoH - J D Iliad Fraser
Artist GoH - Pete Abrams