As America celebrates 250 years of independence, the New Jersey Hall of Fame announces its next class of Jersey legends whose accomplishments have shaped the world as we know it. The list of 13 inductees includes:
Arts & Letters
- Big Joe Henry, “Livin’ Large and Lovin’ Life” New Jersey radio personality and philanthropist
Education, Research, Engineering & Science
- Geraldine R. Dodge*, author, philanthropist, and benefactor of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
| Thomas M. Eastwick, Founder and President of Eastwick College and the HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences EnterpriseJames E. Burke*, Former CEO of Johnson & JohnsonRobert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health networkChristopher J. Paladino, President of New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) Performing Arts & EntertainmentThe Rascals, American rock band known for top-chart hits including “Groovin”SZA, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Academy Award nominee Public ServiceDonald Milford Payne Sr.*, New Jersey’s first African American elected to CongressGovernor Christine Todd Whitman, writer, former Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and New Jersey’s 50th Governor SportsDr. John J. McMullen*, Former owner of the New Jersey Devils and Houston AstrosLawrence Taylor, Former New York Giants linebacker for 13 seasons Unsung HeroTom Weatherall, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish® New Jersey *Being honored posthumously. |