Olympic Gold Medalist, Famous Band Highlight Newest Class Of NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees

The next class of honorees to be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) was released on Tuesday.

Showcasing the greatest achievements of individuals with connections to New Jersey, the statewide award organization is celebrating one year at its new permanent home at the American Dream entertainment center in East Rutherford.

Launching in 2008, the NJHOF honors citizens who have left "invaluable contributions to society, the State of New Jersey, and the world beyond." The honorees were selected from a public vote of 60 nominees, and now join the likes of Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen and more in representing the Garden State to the world.

The 2025 New Jersey Hall of Fame Class is as follows:

"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 & 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 & 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, lawyer 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 the state's history
• William E. Simon*, businessman, philanthropist, and former United States Secretary of the Treasury
• David T. Wilentz*, former Attorney General of New Jersey and founder of law firm Wilentz, Goldman, and Spitzer

Sports

• Martin Brodeur, former ice hockey goaltender and current team executive for the New Jersey 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"

"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," said Jon F. Hanson, Chairman of the New Jersey Hall of Fame added. "These inductees have made an extraordinary impact in their respective fields and continue to inspire generations."

The ceremony for the new class is taking place on November 21, 2025 at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream, and is being hosted by Danny DeVito.

A host of year-round programming on the Hall of Fame's website and social media platforms will honor the new inductees and those of years prior leading up to the event.