EAST RUTHERFORD – Nearly a year after opening its permanent home at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced its next class of Jersey legends. The list of 17 inductees includes Grammy-nominated pop-rock band Jonas Brothers, restaurateur and Chef David Burke, Olympic gold hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and former New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur.
GAGE SKIDMORE/Dana BashThe inductees will be honored at the 17th annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony taking place Nov. 21 at The Arena at American Dream. It will be tentatively hosted by Danny DeVito.
“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,” NJ Hall of Fame Chairman Jon F. Hanson said in a release. “These inductees have made an extraordinary impact in their respective fields and continue to inspire generations.”
“This year’s class of inductees remind us of what it means to be Jersey strong and resilient,” Hall President Steve 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. We’re proud to honor these heroes who inspire generations to be the best versions of themselves.”
Members of the Class of 2025 are:
Arts & Letters
• Dana Bash, CNN chief political correspondent, anchor of “Inside Politics with Dana Bash” and co-anchor of “State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash”
• Mary Alice Williams, Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, a founding anchor of CNN, and former anchor for NJTV News
Enterprise
• Frank Bisignano, CEO and chairman of the board of Fiserv and the current commissioner of the Social Security Administration
• Chef David Burke, renowned restaurateur and culinary innovator
• Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr., chairman and CEO of Inserra Supermarkets, Inc.
• Zygmunt “Zygi” Wilf, businessman, real estate developer, chairman and co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings
Performing Arts & Entertainment
• David Bryan, keyboardist for rock band Bon Jovi and Tony Award-winning lyricist and composer
• The Isley Brothers, Grammy Award-winning music group
• Jonas Brothers, award-winning pop band
• Michael Uslan, originator and executive producer of the “Batman” movie franchise
Public Service
• John Keegan, chairman and CEO, Charles Edison Fund and Edison Innovation Foundation
• Sheila Y. Oliver*, New Jersey’s second lieutenant governor and the first woman of color elected to statewide office in NJ history
• William E. Simon*, businessman, philanthropist, and former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
• David T. Wilentz*, former NJ attorney general and founder of Wilentz, Goldman, and Spitzer law firm
Sports
• Martin Brodeur, former ice hockey goaltender and current team executive for the NJ Devils
• 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
*Being honored posthumously.
Other members of the South Jersey community inducted in prior years include Longport philanthropist Lewis Katz, Ocean City writer Gay Talese, soccer legend Carli Lloyd of Mt. Laurel, TV personality Kelly Ripa of Stratford, and American sage Peace Pilgrim, who was born and raised in Egg Harbor City.
The 17 inductees were chosen from 60 nominees after a public vote. The Hall of Fame reserves the right to announce other inductees at a later time.
