The 2026 Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored Art Carrington, Jr., Jamil Jackson, Asad Abdul-Khaliq, Anthony “Tony” Mendes, Derrick “Poppy” Rolon, Naimah Smith, Lawrence Thomas, the 1970 Thomas Jefferson High School Football Team, and posthumous inductee James “Jimmy” Milazzo.

The evening also recognized the 2026 scholarship recipients: Zaki Abdur-Rahman, Helena Lehman, Emely Serano, Layanee Abuhamoud, and Cristian Delgado.

Browse the gallery below for moments from the induction dinner, including honoree recognitions, scholarship presentations, family celebrations, and the Elizabeth athletics community gathered in support of the Class of 2026.