Women Making History Awards
2025 Gala
The Women Making History Awards Gala, hosted by the National Women’s History Museum and honorary gala chair Meryl Streep, was held on March 20, 2025 at The Anthem in Washington, DC.
Since its debut in 2012, the Women Making History Awards has honored 65 outstanding women whose remarkable achievements demonstrate the power of possibility, including Maya Angelou, Cokie Roberts, Dolores Huerta, Katherine Johnson, and Viola Davis. This year’s event was emceed by special guest host, Norah O’Donnell.
2025 Honorees
Recipients of NWHM’s Women Making History Awards have made major contributions to their fields, worked for equality, and championed women’s representation. View past recipients.
Chairs & Host Committee
| Honorary Chair | Meryl Streep | |||
| Host Committee | Mónica Gil | Singleton McAllister | Dr. Nancy O’Reilly | Susan D. Whiting |
| Host Committee | Ami Becker Aronson Caren Byrd Tena Clark Jamie Coss Peixin Li Dallara |
Susan Danish Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall Mari Snyder Johnson Patricia Leonard Kampling Cheri Kaufman |
Kamie Lightburn Dr. Ainsley MacLean Stephanie Wood Mineo Angélique Gakoko Pitteloud R. Lucia Riddle | The Honorable Rosie Rios Lisa Marsh Ryerson Mary Smith Joyce Winnecke |
The Women Making History Awards—Washington, D.C.—is an inspiring gala held in our nation’s capital.
The Women Making History Awards—Los Angeles—is an inspiring brunch often held the Saturday before the Emmy Awards.