Who belongs in the New Jersey Hall of Fame? The New Jersey Hall of Fame and its lead sponsor, Hackensack Meridian Health, want your students to participate in the decision-making process. New Jersey public school students are invited to participate in the N.J. Hall of Fame Essay Contest. Students may recommend nominees—living or dead—to the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Nominations can include famous people as well as ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things. Students should research or interview, if possible, the person they wish to nominate and write an essay no longer than 500 words. Essays must be typed and double-spaced.
The deadline to submit entries is March 21, 2025.
Entries will be divided into three age categories: elementary (grades 3 through 5) intermediate (grades 6 through 8) and high school (grades 9-11). Entries will be judged by a panel composed of NJEA and New Jersey Hall of Fame representatives. Winners will be notified by June 1, 2025. The winning students will receive a $500 scholarship to pursue a camp, program or educational opportunity of their choice. They will also be invited to participate in the Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony scheduled for October, 2025.
The winning students’ nominations will be forwarded to the New Jersey Hall of Fame Academy for consideration in 2025.