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2024 NJ Hall of Fame inductees include Streep, Jersey Mike’s founder
By Dawn Furnas,
18 hours ago
The New Jersey Hall of Fame unveiled its 2024 class of inductees July 16. The group spans industries such as enterprise, entertainment, education, sports and more.
The Hall of Fame honors those who have made invaluable contributions to society, New Jersey and the world. Since 2008, the Hall of Fame has honored more than 230 inductees.
The 2024 class is the first group recognized following the unveiling of the Hall of Fame’s new $20 million Entertainment and Learning Center at American Dream in June. The organization's 16th annual induction ceremony will celebrate recipients. The pre-taped TV special will film at the new 10,000-square-foot center and at other Hall of Fame satellite exhibits.
Organizers said the ceremony will air beginning Nov. 13 on Fox 5 My9 and on social media.
On June 18, officials cut the ribbon on the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s new Entertainment and Learning Center at American Dream. - PROVIDED BY NJ HALL OF FAME
“The 2024 class of Inductees of the New Jersey Hall of Fame illustrate the New Jersey ethic of hard work, determination, and grit,” Jon Hanson, chairman of the NJHOF, said in a statement. Hanson is also chairman of The Hampshire Cos.
The 18 inductees across six categories were chosen from 50 nominees after a public vote.
The New Jersey Hall of Fame 2024 honorees are:
Arts & Letters
Gay Talese, Ocean City
Journalist forThe New York TimesandEsquiremagazine
Education & Science
Elizabeth Coleman White (posthumous), Whitesbog
Botanist, developed the nation’s first cultivated blueberry
John Forbes Nash (posthumous),Princeton
Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for Economics
Previous honoree being formally inducted this year.
Avi Wigderson , Princeton
Computer scientist, mathematician and Turing Award winner
Enterprise
George Cooney , Bogota
Chairman emeritus of EUE/Screen Gems Ltd.
Peter Cancro , Point Pleasant
Founder of Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems Inc. and philanthropist
Donald Katz , Newark
Founder of Audible Inc., journalist and author
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Lesley Gore (posthumous),Tenafly
Singer-songwriter ("You Don't Own Me,” “It’s My Party”) and Academy Award and Grammy Award nominee
Previous inductee being formally inducted this year.
Warren Littlefield , Montclair
Former NBC Entertainment president
Paul Rudd, Passaic
Actor, Critics’ Choice Award winner andnominee for Golden Globe and SAG Awards
Previous honoree being formally inducted this year.
Kevin Smith , Red Bank
Director, producer, writer and actor
Meryl Streep , Bernardsville
Actress, Academy Award and Golden Globe winner; Kennedy Center honoree; and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
Previous honoree being formally inducted this year.
Public Service
Edwin Leahy , Newark
Benedictine monk and Catholic priest, headmaster of St. Benedict’s Prep
Geraldine Thompson , Lincroft
Social reform pioneer and founder of VNA Health Group
Sports
Dick Button , Englewood
Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, World Championship gold medalist and Emmy Award-winning former TV sports commentator
Tim Howard , New Brunswick
Former goalkeeper/soccer player for the U.S. Men's National Team
Ron Johnson (posthumous),Madison
Former New York Giants running back and chairman of the National Football Foundation
Phil Simms, Franklin Lakes
Former New York Giants quarterback, Super Bowl MVP and sports analyst
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