The NJSGA Hall of Fame

The Nomination Process

Anyone may nominate a person (living or deceased) for admission to the NJSGA Hall of Fame.  The Nominating Committee shall recommend annually, by a simple majority vote, to the Hall of Fame Committee a slate of nominees for consideration to the NJSGA Hall of Fame. 

Criteria
A nominee shall be inducted into the NJSGA Hall of Fame upon a vote of 80% of the Hall of Fame Committee certifying that the nominee has BOTH:

1. Made an extraordinary and remarkable contribution to, or impact on, the game of golf in the State of New Jersey as a player (amateur or professional), club professional, superintendent, architect, golf industry participant or other person involved in the game of golf in the State of New Jersey; AND
2. A strong connection to the State of New Jersey by virtue of being:
   a.    A New Jersey resident for at least 10 years at any time; or
   b.    A New Jersey resident during the period of accomplishment; or
   c.    A member or employee of a New Jersey golf club or facility during the individual’s period of accomplishment and holding him/herself out as representing such New Jersey club or facility during such period of accomplishment; or
   d.  In the judgment of the Hall of Fame Committee, in possession of unique and substantial connections to the State of New Jersey, without regard to residency.

Nominating Committee

• Accumulates and vets nomination forms considering all relevant data.
• Adds pertinent information to nomination form.
• Prepares a slate of credible nominations to Hall of Fame Committee.
   

Hall of Fame Committee

• The committee reviews the candidates submitted by the Nominating Committee and votes to induct the individuals.
• Nominations not selected for Hall of Fame remain nominations for 3 years.
   

Timeline of Nomination Process

• June 1 - Nominations Open
• December 1 - Nominations Close
• December 1 thru January 15 - Vetting of submissions by Nominating Committee
• January 15 - Proposal of nominees to Hall of Fame Committee
• February 1 – Announcement of Class
• May - Induction Ceremony