New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces Its 60 Nominees For 2026 Public Vote
The NJ HOF has announced its 60 nominees for the public to vote on in the following six categories: Arts & Letters, Education, Research, Engineering & Science, Enterprise, Performing Arts & Entertainment, Public Service and Sports. “We are honored to present a slate of nominees who reflect the ingenuity and grit of the Garden State,” said Jon F. Hanson, Chairman of the NJ Hall of Fame. “As we open public voting for the Class of 2026, we invite all New Jerseyans to join us in celebrating these extraordinary individuals, whose achievements continue to inspire the world.” The final inductees will be announced in June, and the 18th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in the fall. Details will be released at a later date.
ARTS & LETTERS
· Steve Adubato, Jr.
· Mitch Albom
· Michael Aron
· Janet Evanovich
· Elizabeth Gilbert
· Big Joe Henry
· Jennifer Jones
· Peter King
· “Produce Pete” Napolitano
· Marvin Scott
EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & SCIENCE
· John Bardeen
· William C. Campbell
· Dr. Lewis L. Coriell
· Tom Eastwick
· Val Fitch
· Alfred Kinsey
· Dr. Gregory Olsen
· Emily Roebling
· Colonel John Stevens
· James West
ENTERPRISE
· Marc E. Berson
· James E. Burke
· William L. Clayton
· Barbara Corcoran
· Robert C. Garrett
· Peter Kellogg
· Chris Malachowsky
· Chris Paladino
· John Scher
· David Tepper
PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
· James L. Brooks
· Bobby Cannavale
· Tom Cantone
· Michael B. Jordan
· Marilyn McCoo
· Melba Moore
· Phoebe Snow
· SZA
· The Rascals
· “Uncle Floyd” Vivino
PUBLIC SERVICE
· Nicholas F. Brady
· Michael Chertoff
· Geraldine Dodge
· Bruce Gordon
· Governor William Livingston
· Gail McGovern
· Congressman Bill Pascrell
· Congressman Donald M. Payne, Sr.
· Lucy Stone
· Governor Christine Todd-Whitman
SPORTS
· Al Attles
· Wayne Chrebet
· Hazel Clark
· Victor Cruz
· Jack Hughes
· John McMullen
· Jim Nantz
· Don Newcombe
· Drew Pearson
· Sonny Werblin
You can vote through May 5 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M8ZJ62R. Each of the 60 noms is represented by a link you can click to know more about each individual.