NEWARK, N.J. – BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman has been named to the 2021 class of the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF), which includes inductees from all walks of life -- Business, Performing Arts, Public Service and Sports.
The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) honors citizens who have made invaluable contributions to society, the State of New Jersey and the world beyond. The NJHOF endeavors to present school children with significant and impactful role models to show that they can, and should, strive for excellence.
Ackerman, who was recently announced as a member of the 2021 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, is a New Jersey native.