One dove into floodwaters to save a neighbor. One ensured smooth voting season. Another advocated for the city's low-income ...

Two-time Olympian and refreshingly authentic influencer Ilona Maher is one of USA TODAY's 2025 Women of the Year.

Susan Sokolowski, a veteran innovator in sports apparel design, is being recognized as part of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year program. Sokolowski has dedicated her career to creating better-fitting ...

Jennine Sullivan, USA TODAY's Women of the Year honoree for Hawaii, has been dedicated to reviving The Pantry to provide Oahu families healthy meals.

Indiana Pacers Sports and Entertainment CEO Mel Raines is among the 2025 USA TODAY Women of the Year honorees.

Sabrina Burress of Staunton, Virginia, has been a champion of expanding mental healthcare and making life more inclusive in the Shenandoah Valley.

As a child, JoAnna LeFlore-Ejike took dance and poetry classes through the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. Now she's the executive director.

Lori Fascilla has changed early childhood education in Idaho, giving more kids a chance to learn and grow. She's one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year.

Susan Williams, who runs a supportive organization for the trans community in South Dakota, is one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year.

The 32-year-old suspect faces charges of torture, attempted murder and child abuse resulting in paralysis, officials said.

Lynette St. Clair, who works to preserve the Shoshone language and culture through education and advocacy, is one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year.

U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has represented the District of Columbia since 1991, is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year.