| JBJ Soul Kitchen Founder Dorothea Bongiovi, Educator Drury Thorp, and Renowned Physicist Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson To Be Inducted Award-winning Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker Danny DeVito will return as host of the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony on November 21, 2025, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream in East Rutherford. NJHOF will celebrate its newest class of Jersey legends just steps from its permanent home at American Dream. Limited tickets are available at NJHallofFame.org. In addition to the previously announced Class of 2025 inductees, NJHOF will induct three trailblazers whose innovation and compassion are making an impact across New Jersey: Unsung HeroDorothea Bongiovi is the founder and program director of JBJ Soul Kitchen, a “pay-it-forward” community restaurant model that serves in-need and paying customers to address issues of insecurity while connecting people to critical resources. Educator of the YearDrury Thorp is a passionate educator known for innovative, student-centered teaching that inspires curiosity, deep thinking, and civic engagement. She creates meaningful, real-world learning experiences that empower students and strengthen communities. Education, Research, Engineering, and ScienceThe Honorable Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., is president emerita of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, former chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, theoretical physicist at AT&T Bell Labs, and recipient of the National Medal of Science. “From world-renowned talents to community leaders, this year’s honorees reflect the full spectrum of what it means to be a hero,” said NJHOF Chairman Jon F. Hanson. “NJHOF exists to provide the next generation with role models who show that excellence can be achieved on the stage, in the classroom, and in neighborhoods across our state.”Click Here to Purchase TicketsWe are thankful for the inspirational leadership of these Sponsors and Poster & Media Campaign Partners in helping to tell the storyof New Jersey Greatness. LEAD SPONSOR:Hackensack Meridian Health MAJOR SPONSORS:PSEG/PSEG Foundation • The State of New Jersey CEREMONY SPONSORS:Planned Companies • Bayshore Family Services • JMF PropertiesM&T Bank • Madison Square Garden/The KnicksWalsh Companies • World Insurance AssociatesAcrisure • Altria • New York YankeesAudible • HighPoint Media LP • The Munshine Group, LLCGenova Burns LLC • Holland America Line • NBA League OperationsOrchard Park by David Burke • Park Chateau Estate & GardensPrinceton Partners (Tom Sullivan) • Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.Tom Eastwick • Wasserman Foundation • AT&TDeer Run Realty, LLC • Fiserv Inc. • HBSEMichael E. Uslan • Provident BankSimon Family Foundation • Johnson & JohnsonS.Dillard & Adrienne Kirby – Community Foundation NJMCJ Amelior Foundation • Finn & Kim WentworthHampshire Foundation • Kevin & Lisa ClaytonSaddleback Realty & Property Management • United AirlinesCharles Edison Fund & Edison Innovation FoundationInserra Supermarkets • Hess FoundationWilf Family Foundation EXHIBIT SPONSORS:PNC Financial Services – Fly Me to the MoonPSEG/PSEG Foundation – Everyday HeroesHackensack Meridian Health – Late Night Jersey TVNew Jersey Hall of Fame | 1037 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 340 Newark, NJ 07102 |