Updated at 8:11 a.m. EST Sept. 26, 2025: In late September, the New Jersey Hall of Fame confirmed the host for the Induction Ceremony and also announced three more honorees. Read the latest here.

The basics:

• Updated: NJ Hall of Fame announces 17 inductees; 3 more announced in September
• Induction set for Nov. 21 at American Dream
• Class includes Jonas Brothers, The Isley Brothers, Martin Brodeur
• Inductees span business, entertainment, sports and public service

The New Jersey Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class of inductees June 24 – a group that includes no shortage of star power or business acumen. 

The 17 Garden State legends will be honored at the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Nov. 21 at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream. 

The East Rutherford megamall is also the site of the Hall of Fame’s $20 million Entertainment and Learning Center, which opened in June 2024. 

“As we approach the first anniversary of our permanent home at American Dream, this incoming class reflects the very best of New Jersey’s talent, grit, and influence,” Jon Hanson, chairman of the Hall of Fame as well as The Hampshire Cos., said in a statement. “These inductees have made an extraordinary impact in their respective fields and continue to inspire generations.” 

The New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes:  

Arts & Letters  

Dana Bash
CNN chief political correspondent and anchor  

Mary Alice Williams
Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and founding anchor of CNN 

Enterprise  

Frank Bisignano
Fiserv CEO and board chairman; commissioner of the Social Security Administration  

David Burke
Restaurateur and chef 

Lawrence Inserra Jr.
Chairman and CEO of Inserra Supermarkets Inc.  

Zygmunt “Zygi” Wilf
Real estate developer; chairman and co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings  

Performing Arts & Entertainment  

David Bryan
Bon Jovi keyboardist and Tony Award-winning lyricist and composer  

The Isley Brothers
Grammy Award-winning musicians 

Jonas Brothers
American Music Award-winning pop band

Michael Uslanaw
Lawyer and executive producer of the Batman movie franchise  

Public Service  

John Keegan
Chairman and CEO, Charles Edison Fund and Edison Innovation Foundation  

Sheila Oliver (posthumous)
Former New Jersey lieutenant governor 

William Simon (posthumous)
Former U.S. secretary of the treasury

David Wilentz (posthumous)
Former New Jersey attorney general and founder of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA  

Sports  

Martin Brodeur
Former New Jersey Devils goaltender; current executive vice president, Hockey Operations 

Hubie Brown
Former basketball player, analyst and two-time NBA Coach of the Year  

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 400-meter hurdles  

‘Jersey strong’

The inductees were chosen from 60 nominees after a public vote. As in years past, additional honorees may be announced. The Hall of Fame also said past inductee Danny DeVito is tentatively lined up to host the ceremony. 

Hall of Fame President Steve Edwards added that the class of 2025 will “inspire generations to be the best versions of themselves.” 

“This year’s class of inductees remind us of what it means to be Jersey strong and resilient,” Edwards said. “They showcase the incredible range of talent that has come out of New Jersey, from global icons in entertainment to pioneers in sports, public service, and enterprise.”