It's Time Kinderhook is Inducted into NJ Hall of Fame
ABOUT THE NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME
Everyone needs a hero, so we look to the examples and accomplishments of Garden State citizens spanning the pages of nearly every volume of American history. Until now, they have never existed side-by-side, in one place. Because of the leadership and generosity of people like you, the story of New Jersey’s greatness finally has a home—New Jersey Hall of Fame!
The people we celebrate have overcome every imaginable obstacle and challenge. They have survived war, overcome the bleakness of poverty, conquered fear and disability and rebounded from untold rejections and failure. Their stories offer boundless hope and inspiration for millions of New Jerseyans. People just like you.The New Jersey Hall of Fame invites you to learn and interact with these inspired lives to chart your own path to extraordinary greatness. The New Jersey Hall of Fame is where you want your heroes to be, and now, they have a chance to be! We know there are many heroes throughout New Jersey, so let’s celebrate the good in our New Jerseyans! We encourage you to nominate your hero today!
Share your submission below, or tag #njhofeverydayheroes on Facebook or Instagram. Please note that your Facebook Post and/or Instagram Profile must be “public” in order for us to view your submission. Once your nomination has been successfully submitted, you will see an acknowledgement, “Thank you for your submission.”
THE NJ HALL OF FAME 2025 SELECTION PROCESS
- Anyone can recommend deserving New Jerseyans at any time, year-round. Public recommendations will be taken into consideration by the selection committee when determining the top 120 nominees. Click here to recommend a worthy New Jerseyan.
- The selection committee determines a list of 120 potential nominees by late January.
- By February 15th, ballots will be sent to the New Jersey Hall of Fame Voting Academy to narrow the potential nominee list down to 60.
- The public is invited to vote on the nominations from March 15th to April 15th.
- With the public’s vote being taken into consideration, the Board determines which inductees are selected in each category.
- Inductees are announced in July.