Voting open for NJ Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Dawn Furnas//April 23, 2026//

The New Jersey Hall of Fame's 10,000-square-foot Entertainment and Learning Center at American Dream in East Rutherford honors the inductees and features state-of-the-art exhibits and artist holograms. - PROVIDED BY NJ HALL OF FAME

Dawn Furnas//April 23, 2026//

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Garden State residents can now weigh in on the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Voting is open through May 5 at VoteHallofFame.com for the slate of 60 nominees.

Since 2008, the NJHOF has honored more than 260 individuals and groups who have made “invaluable contributions” to their communities – in New Jersey, across the nation and worldwide.

And the nominees are …

Meet the 60 individuals up for a spot in the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 … and cast your vote here.

Inductees have made their mark across six industries:

Arts & Letters
Education, Research, Engineering & Science
Enterprise
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Public Service
Sports

Past honorees have included restaurateur and chef David Burke; musical artists the Jonas Brothers; Jersey Mike’s Subs founder Peter Cancro; actress Meryl Streep; former New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms; the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver; and many others.

“We are honored to present a slate of nominees who reflect the ingenuity and grit of the Garden State,” Jon Hanson, chairman of the Hall of Fame as well as The Hampshire Cos., said in a statement. “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. The 18th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place this fall.

Last year’s ceremony took place at American Dream, which is also home to the Hall of Fame’s $20 million Entertainment and Learning Center. That site opened in June 2024.