The SIFCA Home Team Banquets began in 1993, and have since become a highlight of the organization's year. Annually, FCA brings to Southern Illinois prominent individuals to share their experiences, insight and inspiration with banquet guests.
Banquet speakers have included:
 2010 - Brian Kinchen
New England Patriots Long Snapper.
 2010 (Carbondale)- Joe Ehrmann
Former NFL back, called by Parade Magazine "the most influential coach in America."
 2010 (Mt. Vernon) - Les Steckel
Former NFL Coach and current National FCA President.
 2009 - Brandon Jacobs
New York Giants and former SIU Saluki running back.
 2008 - Dave Dravecky
Former Major League pitcher and cancer survivor.
 2007 - Jean Driscoll
Paralympian and eight-time winner of the Boston Marathon.
 2006 - Frank Reich
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback, best remembered for "The Comeback."
 2005 - Ben Glenn
Nationally known chalk artist.
 2004 - Clyde Christensen
Indianapolis Colts Wide Receivers Coach.
 2003 (Carbondale) - Cary Casey
President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Foundation and fatherhood advocate.
 2003 (Mt. Vernon)- Todd Worrell
Former St. Louis Cardinal pitcher
 2002 (Carterville)- Jean Driscoll
Paralympian and eight-time winner of the Boston Marathon.
 2002 (Carbondale) - Steve Fitzhugh
Former NFL player and One Way to Play-Drug Free spokesman .
 2002 (Mt. Vernon) - Pat Tilley
Former NFL Wide Receiver.
 2001 (Carbondale & Mt. Vernon) - Kenn Kington
Christian comedian.
 2001 (Carterville) - Kyle Rote, Jr.
North American soccer star.
 2000 - Tanya Crevier
"World's Best" female basketball handler.
 1999 - Bobby Richardson
Former New York Yankee Second baseman.
 1998 (Carbondale) - Leslie Frazier
Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Back.
 1998 (Mt. Vernon) - Tony Dungy
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach
 1997 - Ron Brown
University of Nebraska Assistant Football Coach
 1996 - Lou Tepper
University of Illinois Head Football Coach
 1994 - Tom Landry
Banquet Speaker
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