All-Star Lineup Comes to New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction

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All-Star Lineup Comes to New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An all-star cast will take the stage of the New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Asbury Park Convention Hall on Sunday, May 7, 2017. The event includes a performance by the legendary Tommy James, who will be inducted at the ceremony. Tickets for the Induction Ceremony will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00005250DD658D66 beginning Saturday, February 18 th at 12 PM ET.

“We’re gearing up for another historic event in Asbury Park,” said Steve Edwards, President of the NJHOF Foundation Board. “The people we celebrate have overcome every imaginable obstacle and challenge. We’re so proud to be able to share the story of New Jersey’s greatness.”

This year’s distinguished class includes: All inductees have expressed their intent to attend the formal Induction Ceremony in May.

  • ARTS & LETTERS:  Author  Carol Higgins Clark  and news anchor  Connie Chung.
  • ENTERPRISE:  Businessman  Alfred Koeppe  and founder of NY Waterway  Arthur Imperatore, Sr.
  • PERFORMING ARTS:  Singer, composer, actress, entertainer, and publisher  Connie Francis,  actress and TV personality  Kelly Ripa , actor  Ray Liotta,  pop-rock musician  Tommy James,  and musician  Wyclef Jean  of  The Fugees .
  • PUBLIC SERVICE:  Non-denominational spiritual teacher and activist  Peace Pilgrim  and United States Army officer  Philip Kearny .
  • SPORTS:  Professional soccer midfielder  Carli Lloyd , Olympian and Basketball Hall of Famer Carol Blazejowski , heavyweight boxer  Chuck Wepner , and NFL Pro-bowler  Rosey Grier .
  • UNSUNG HERO:  To be announced in April.

The star-studded induction will include speeches from current and past NJHOF inductees, surprise musical performances and a Jersey Boardwalk themed reception.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ray Ferraioli at (201) 457-9000 or ray@hpfundraising.com

ABOUT NJHOF

The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is a non-profit organization with two boards working collaboratively – the NJHOF Board of Commissioners and the NJHOF Foundation Board of Trustees. The NJHOF honors citizens who have made invaluable contributions to society, the State of New Jersey, and the world beyond. Since 2008, more than 100 notable individuals and groups have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The NJ Hall of Fame endeavors to present school children with significant role models to show that they can and should strive for excellence. Outreach through the New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum, and the NJHOF Curriculum Guide for educators focuses on the importance of voting, the qualities of effective leadership, and inductee research. For more information on the NJHOF, its mission and inductees, go to  www.njhalloffame.org . To view past induction ceremonies, visit the NJ Hall of Fame YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/NJHoF

Contact: Emaleigh Kaithern, (609) 827-3935, emaleigh@princetonscgroup.com

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