EVERYBODY NEEDS A HERO CLASS of 2017 INDUCTION CEREMONY Honorary Co-Chairs Governor Phil Murphy & First Lady Tammy Murphy MAY 6, 2018 • PARAMOUNT THEATRE, ASBURY PARK, NJ May 6, 2018 will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Annual Induction Ceremony for the New Jersey Hall of Fame. The event honors 17 of New Jersey’s most distinguished citizens as they are officially inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, the highest civilian honor bestowed by our state. In addition to this years class of inductees and special presenters, more than 1,500 special guests, sponsors and members of the media will be in attendance for one of New Jersey’s premiere evenings. EVENT FORMAT CLASS of 2017 INDUCTEES Dress: Cocktail/Business Attire All Inductees Scheduled to Attend 3:30pm - 4:30pm ARTS & LETTERS PERFORMING ARTS Inductee Family Cocktail Reception • Harlan Coben • Meryl Streep *Attendance optional Author Actress • Anna Quindlen • Steven Van Zandt 4:30pm – 5:45pm Author and Journalist Musician and Actor • The Four Seasons Dinner Reception for Inductees, Musicians and Members Frankie Valli, Presenters, Board of Trustees PUBLIC SERVICE • Mark and Scott Kelly Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, & Sponsors Nick Massi and Joe Long Hosted by Honorary Co-Chairs Astronauts • Clara Maass • Gloria Gaynor Governor Phil Murphy & First Lady Nurse Singer Tammy Murphy • Millicent Fenwick • Debbie Harry Singer-Songwriter of the band Blondie 4:30pm – 6:45pm Government Official General Reception ENTERPRISE SPORTS in Convention Hall • Jon F. Hanson • Al Leiter Real Estate Executive Major League Baseball Player 5:45pm – 6:45pm • Steve Forbes • Mary Decker Inductee, Presenter & Sponsor Publishing Executive Olympic Runner Red Carpet Arrivals •Joseph E. Buckelew • Carli Lloyd Businessman Olympic Soccer Player 7:00pm – 9:30pm • Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Induction Ceremony Celebrity Chef UNSUNG HERO in the Paramount Theatre To Be Announced in April 9:30pm VIP After Party in the Wonder Bar Harlan Coben Anna Quindlen Mark & Scott Kelly Clara Maass Millicent Fenwick Jon F. Hanson Steve Forbes Joseph E. Buckelew Buddy Valastro Al Leiter Mary Decker Carli Lloyd Meryl Streep Steven Van Zandt The Four Seasons Gloria Gaynor Debbie Harry THE NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME AWARD IS THE HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOR BESTOWED BY NEW JERSEY TO ITS CITIZENS. CLASS of 2017 10th ANNIVERSARY INDUCTION CEREMONY MAY 6, 2018 • CONVENTION HALL, ASBURY PARK, NJ WHAT IS THE NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME? The Foundation for New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is a non-profit organization honoring citizens who have made invaluable contributions to society, the State of New Jersey, and the world beyond. Since 2008, the NJHOF has hosted nine ceremonies for over 125 notable individuals and groups in recognition of their induction into the Hall of Fame. The NJHOF endeavors to present school children with significant and impactful role models to show that they can, and should, strive for excellence. Outreach through the New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum, designed by architect Michael Graves, has attracted over 300,000 visitors. CHARITABLE MISSION Proceeds from the Induction Ceremony will benefit the NJ Hall of Fame Mobile Museum in addition to the soon to be an- nounced NJHOF at American Dream, and recently unveiled NJHOF at Newark Airport. NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME IS HOME TO Bruce Springsteen, Michael Douglas, Coach Bob Hurley, Danny DeVito, Jon Bon Jovi, Jack Nicholson, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Yogi Berra, Queen Latifah, Tommy James, Wyclef Jean, Kelly Ripa, Connie Chung, Carol Higgins Clark, Judy Blume, Jon Stewart, Tony Bennett, Derek Jeter, Susan Sarandon, Woody Johnson, Bobbi Brown, Whitney Houston, Ray Cham- bers, Governor Tom Kean, as well as many others. 2 CLASS of 2017 10th ANNIVERSARY INDUCTION CEREMONY SPONSORSHIP LEVELS MAY 6, 2018 • CONVENTION HALL, ASBURY PARK, NJ INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS CAN PARTICIPATE AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS $50,000 SPONSORSHIP/ CO-CHAIR $10,000 SPONSORSHIP/ HOSTS • BACKSTAGE VIP PHOTO • RED CARPET ACCESS • 2 RED CARPET MEDIA INTERVIEWS • 10 VIP SEATING TICKETS FOR INDUCTION CEREMONY • 40 SUPER VIP SEATING TICKETS FOR INDUCTION CEREMONY • 10 TICKETS FOR GENERAL RECEPTION IN CONVENTION HALL • 4 TICKETS TO DINNER RECEPTION WITH THE GOVERNOR, • HALF PAGE ADVERTISEMENT IN EVENT PROGRAM FIRST LADY AND INDUCTEES • RECOGNITION ON ALL COLLATERAL MATERIALS: • 36 TICKETS FOR GENERAL RECEPTION IN CONVENTION HALL PRESS RELEASES, EVENT SIGNAGE & WEBSITE • BACK OR INSIDE COVER ADVERTISEMENT OF EVENT PROGRAM • 1 COMPLIMENTARY MOBILE MUSEUM VISIT (FALL OF 2018) • SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION ON ALL COLLATERAL MATERIALS: PRESS RELEASES, EVENT SIGNAGE & WEBSITE $5,000 PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP • PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH CLASS OF 2017 INDUCTEES • RED CARPET ACCESS • VIP PARKING • 4 ORCHESTRA SEATING TICKETS FOR INDUCTION CEREMONY • 3 COMPLIMENTARY MOBILE MUSEUM VISITS (FALL OF 2018) • 4 TICKETS FOR GENERAL RECEPTION IN CONVENTION HALL • QUARTER PAGE ADVERTISEMENT IN EVENT PROGRAM $25,000 SPONSORSHIP/ VICE CHAIR • EVENT SIGNAGE • BACKSTAGE VIP PHOTO • 1 COMPLIMENTARY MOBILE MUSEUM VISIT (FALL OF 2018) • 2 RED CARPET MEDIA INTERVIEWS • 20 SUPER VIP SEATING TICKETS FOR INDUCTION CEREMONY $2,500 GOLD SPONSORSHIP • 2 TICKETS TO DINNER RECEPTION WITH THE GOVERNOR, • RED CARPET ACCESS FIRST LADY AND INDUCTEES • 2 ORCHESTRA SEATING TICKETS FOR INDUCTION CEREMONY • 18 TICKETS FOR GENERAL RECEPTION IN CONVENTION HALL • 2 TICKETS FOR GENERAL RECEPTION IN CONVENTION HALL • FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT IN EVENT PROGRAM • EVENT PROGRAM ACKNOWLEDGMENT • SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION ON ALL COLLATERAL MATERIALS: • 1 COMPLIMENTARY MOBILE MUSEUM VISIT (FALL OF 2018) PRESS RELEASES, EVENT SIGNAGE & WEBSITE $1,000 BENEFACTOR • PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH CLASS OF 2017 INDUCTEES • RED CARPET ACCESS • VIP PARKING • 2 ORCHESTRA SEATING TICKETS FOR INDUCTION CEREMONY • 2 TICKETS FOR GENERAL RECEPTION IN CONVENTION HALL • EVENT PROGRAM ACKNOWLEDGMENT Donations to New Jersey Hall of Fame are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. New Jersey Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) organization. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LIZ GILBERT [email protected].