New Jerseyans now have the opportunity to choose their local heroes as the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) announces 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote. The nominees span six categories: Arts & Letters; Education, Research, Engineering & Science; Enterprise; Performing Arts & Entertainment; Public Service; and Sports.
Among the well-known figures on this year’s ballot are Olympic track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, TV personality “Produce Pete” Napolitano, comedian Uncle Floyd, actress Brooke Shields, legendary musical group The Isley Brothers, former Governor William Livingston, NFL Hall of Famer Drew Pearson, and Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia, among others.
The public can cast their votes at [VoteHallofFame.com](http://VoteHallofFame.com) until April 15, 2025. The final inductees will be revealed in late June, with the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony taking place in the fall. The event will be held in person, with further details to be announced.
“We are proud to celebrate the incredible talent and achievements of New Jerseyans,” said Jon F. Hanson, Chair of the NJHOF. “Each year, compiling this list of nominees leaves us even more inspired by the impact of our state’s residents.”
ARTS & LETTERS
Jonathan Adler
Michael Aron
Amiri Baraka
Dana Bash
Junot Díaz
John McPhee
“Produce Pete” Napolitano
George Tice
Dr. George Theophilus Walker
Mary Alice Williams
EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & SCIENCE
Dr. William C. Campbell
Dr. Lewis L. Coriell
John P. Holland
Shirley Ann Jackson
Alfred Kinsey
William A. Massey
Dr. Gregory Olsen
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Dr. Phil Petillo
Alfred Vail
ENTERPRISE
Becton Family (Maxwell & Henry)
Frank Bisignano
Chef David Burke
James E. Burke
Leon Cooperman
Ara K. Hovnanian
Larry Inserra
Peter Kellogg
Chris Malachowsky
Zygi Wilf
PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
James L. Brooks
David Bryan
Kirsten Dunst
Uncle Floyd
Savion Glover
Celeste Holm
Marilyn McCoo
Brooke Shields
The Isley Brothers
Michael Uslan
PUBLIC SERVICE
Alice Stone Blackwell
Nicholas F. Brady
Geraldine Dodge
John Keegan
Governor William Livingston
Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
Donald M. Payne, Sr.
William E. Simon
Lucy Stone
David T. Wilentz
SPORTS
Bruce Baumgartner
Hubie Brown
Wayne Chrebet
Thomas Heinsohn
Orel Hershiser
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Jim Nantz
Drew Pearson
CC Sabathia
Jeff Torborg
Full biographies of the nominees, as well as the ballot, can be found at VoteHallofFame.com.
The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) honors citizens who have made invaluable contributions to society, the State of New Jersey and the world beyond. Since 2008, the NJHOF has hosted 16 ceremonies for nearly 250 notable individuals and groups in recognition of their induction into the Hall of Fame. The New Jersey Hall of Fame endeavors to present school children with significant and impactful role models to show that they can, and should, strive for excellence. For more information, go to www.njhalloffame.org.
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