Washington, April 23 -- The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has announced the 2025 Portrait of a Nation Award honorees. Established in 2015, the Portrait of a Nation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals who have made transformative contributions to the United States and its people across numerous fields of endeavor, ranging from the arts and sciences to sports, humanitarianism and business. The awards will be presented at the ticketed Portrait of a Nation Gala Saturday, Nov.

"Portrait of a Nation Award" presented by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for the National Portrait Gallery.

The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has announced the 2025 Portrait of a Nation Award ho...