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. Save the date and 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. Read coverage of our 2024 gala here.
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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The Women Making History Awards - Washington, DC 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.
Women Making History Award Honorees
Recipients of NWHM's Women Making History Awards have made major contributions to their fields, worked for equality, and championed women's representation.