FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2025
CONTACT: Karina Diaz, Hudson County Executive’s Office
PHONE: 201-795-6200
HUDSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE CRAIG GUY ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS PROCESS FOR 2026 HUDSON COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME
County Executive Guy urges residents from all 12 municipalities to apply
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Hudson County is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame. Founded in 1991, the Hall of Fame enshrines those Hudson County men and women who have dedicated countless hours to perfecting their skills and have been sent to compete at the highest levels, including the Olympic Trials, Boxing World Championships, the NFL, and the NBA. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony occurs every two years, with the next event set to take place in 2026.
Hudson County residents are invited to apply through the website: hudsoncountysportshalloffame.org/nomination-application/.
“The role that sports play in the Hudson County community is critical to the growth of the camaraderie we share with one another, and Hudson County is proud to honor our amazing athletes for their dedication and success. We urge all residents from our 12 municipalities to nominate themselves and their family, friends or coaches to be a part of this great recognition of the time spent training, practicing and playing games,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy.
The 2024 Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony took place October 2, 2024, at Saint Peter’s University Duncan Family Sky Room. 2024 inductees included men’s college basketball coaches Danny and Bobby Hurley and former NFL player Kenny Britt.
Nominees are required to have a minimum of 2 years experience in Hudson County during grades 9 through 12 and are asked to provide their title, biography, remarks, headshots, and all athletic accomplishments in Hudson County high school, college or university, and any professional experience. One of the following documents is requested for each accomplishment: photocopies of newspaper articles, photocopies of certificates, yearbooks, annual awards, dinner programs, and congratulatory letters.
To nominate someone for the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame, you can call (201) 459-2070 or email info@hudsoncountysportshalloffame.org
