Phil simms, paul rudd, and meryl streep among the 2024 new jersey hall of fame inductees

Phil Simms, Paul Rudd, and Meryl Streep Among the 2024 New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductees

East Rutherford, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its incoming class of 2024 nominees, following the recent opening of the NJHOF at American Dream.

The list of 18 inductees includes renowned actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder and CEO Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms, and singer-songwriter Lesley Gore.

The inductees will be honored at the 16th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year’s event will be a pre-taped television special, filmed at the 10,000-square-foot New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream and other satellite exhibits. The ceremony will air starting November 13 on Fox 5 My9 and social media platforms. Additionally, there will be numerous public events celebrating the inductees on their birthdays throughout the year, starting as early as this summer.

“The 2024 class of Inductees of the New Jersey Hall of Fame illustrate the New Jersey ethic of hard work, determination, and grit,” said Jon F. Hanson, Chairman of the NJHOF. “We are thrilled to celebrate the contributions of 18 new Inductees so future generations can learn about their journeys.”

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