Annual Induction Ceremony
18th Annual Induction Ceremony
September 24, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Dream Live Performing Arts Center at American Dream
Hosted by 2010 Inductee Danny DeVito
2026 Inductees
Arts & Letters
Big Joe Henry
Education, Research, Engineering, & Science
Thomas M. Eastwick
Geraldine R. Dodge*
Enterprise
James E. Burke*
Robert C. Garrett
Christopher J. Paladino
Performing Arts & Entertainment
David Brigati*
Edward Brigati, Jr.
Dino Danelli*
SZA
Public Service
Donald Milford Payne Sr.*
Governor Christine Todd Whitman
Sports
Dr. John J. McMullen*
Lawrence “LT” Taylor
Educator of the Year
Marbel Tamayo
Unsung Hero
Tom Weatherall
*Being honored posthumously


















