NWHM in the News

The event, hosted by Norah O'Donnell with Meryl Streep as honorary chair, will feature live performances and a debut NWHM anthem.

"The National Women's History Museum (NWHM) will shine a light on four extraordinary visionaries who’ve redefined success, reimagined industries, and blazed trails for generations to come on March 20."

"The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) announced today details surrounding their annual Women Making History Awards Gala, set to take place on March 20 at The Anthem in Washington D.C."

Blakely will be recognized in addition to Dr. Opal Lee, Shirley Welsh Ryan and Mattel.

"Sara Blakely, founder of the sneaker-heel fusion brand Sneex, is slated to be honored by the National Women’s History Museum at the Women Making History Awards Gala held on March 20 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C."

"Hosted by the National Women’s History Museum and honorary gala chair Meryl Streep, the event honors women who serve as inspiration for the next generation of leaders and history makers and have made profound impacts in society."

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"She received an academic scholarship to Wilberforce University in Ohio, a prestigious Black college, where she studied math, Latin, physics and history, according to the National Women’s History Museum."

"Rubin also published more than 100 scientific papers, according to the National Women’s History Museum."

"The Treasury partnered with the Smithsonian Institution's American Women's History Initiative, the National Women's History Museum and the Congressional Bipartisan Women's Caucus to select its honorees. It also solicited the public's input into whom it should feature on the coins."

The award recognises Mattel for empowering generations and inspiring change, and will be presented at the Women Making History Awards Gala in March.

"The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) has announced that Mattel will be honoured with the inaugural Evelyn Y. Davis Corporate Changemaker Award at NWHM’s Women Making History Awards Gala on 20th March 2025. Accepting the award on the company’s behalf will be Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and chief brand officer of Mattel."

The award, to be presented in 2025, will recognize Mattel for "empowering generations and inspiring change."

"The Evelyn Y. Davis Corporate Changemaker Award is the NWHM’s first-ever corporate award, given to Mattel to recognize the 'societal impact of its brands like Barbie on generations of girls,' and its 'purpose to empower all to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential,' per a release."

Mattel will receive the Evelyn Y. Davis Corporate Changemaker Award in 2025.

"The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) will honor Mattel at the Women Making History Awards Gala early next year. The leading toy and family entertainment company will receive the inaugural Evelyn Y. Davis Corporate Changemaker Award for its contributions to society and influence on the future generations of girls."