In order to earn this honor, recipients must be graduates or have attended Kearny High School and not be employed at Kearny for at least one year. They also must have an outstanding career that has resulted in a direct and significant impact in their field for a minimum of 5 years. The categories in which the alumni are recognized include:
(1) Community Service
(2) Visual and Performing Arts or Journalism
(3) Government Service
(4) Sports or Business
(5) Science or Education
Up to seven Alumni can be honored with an induction to the "Distinguished Kearny Komets Hall of Fame" each year.
2011 Inductees to the Distinguished Kearny Komets Hall of Fame
2010 Inductees to the Distinguished Kearny Komets Hall of Fame