Women Making History Awards
The Women Making History Awards Gala, hosted by the National Women’s History Museum and honorary gala chair Meryl Streep, returns on March 20, 2025.
The Anthem
901 Wharf Street SW
Washington, D.C.
When
Thursday, March 20, 2025
6 to 10 in the Evening
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Join us at The Anthem in Washington, DC to celebrate extraordinary, trailblazing women who have made profound contributions to our society and who serve as inspiration for the next generation of leaders, change agents, and history makers.
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 will feature special guest host, Norah O’Donnell.
We are profoundly grateful for the long-standing support of Meryl. Due to a previously scheduled engagement she may not be able to attend this event in person.
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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
By sponsoring the Women Making History Awards gala, you’ll help us empower young women to envision themselves as future leaders and changemakers.
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2025 Tickets
Join us in Washington, D.C. for our 2025 Women Making History Awards Gala!
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Accommodations
The museum has reserved two discounted blocks of rooms for gala attendees. Both are located very close to The Anthem—a 2–3-minute walk from either hotel to the venue. For both hotels, reservations must be made prior to February 17 to secure the group rate. Rooms are available on a first come-first serve basis and may fill prior to the hotel cut-off date.
InterContinental
Washington D.C. — The Wharf
801 Wharf Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
Rate
Discounted rate of $369 per night plus tax and amenity fee.
Booking
To book, guests should call (202) 878.8586 and reference the National Women’s History Museum to receive the group rate. Reservations are also available online using the link below.
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Hyatt House
Washington D.C. — The Wharf
725 Wharf Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
Rate
Discounted rate of $309 (King Rooms) and $349 (Studio Suites) per night, plus tax.
Booking
To book, guests should call (888) 591.1234 and reference the National Women’s History Museum to receive the group rate. Reservations are also available online using the link below.
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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.