2025 Nomination process
Through an independent selection committee, the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame inducts surfers, photographers, videographers, industry leaders, and those demonstrating lifetime achievement every two years, honoring exceptional distinction during their period of significance.
New inductees are celebrated in May with a prestigious event open to the surfing community. Each nominee’s bio undergoes rigorous evaluation under established criteria—including sphere of influence, period dominance, media presence, and lifetime achievement—to determine eligibility.
In induction years, five shoreline districts each submit four nominees (twenty total) by December; from February 1–15, the committee reviews all candidates and selects twelve for induction. The remaining eight nominees remain eligible in perpetuity, reflecting their lifetime achievement and enduring recognition by the NJSHOF.
Induction Criteria
• Media presence / Sphere of Influence
• Competition record
• Lifetime or special achievements
• Contributions to NJ surfing community
• Induction to other recognized Surfing Hall of Fames
• Eligibility age – 40 as of 1/1/2025 and above
REQUIREMENTS
We require using the on-line form for the submission. It is extremely difficult to review handwritten forms. We do provide a PDF worksheet to gather the information. Collages are not acceptable. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
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