The evening will recognize significant contributors to the field, including UPMC, which receives the Transplant Legacy Award for performing over 20,000 organ procedures. AstraZeneca earns the Patient Impact Award for its role in the "Think Liver Think Life" public health campaign, while Dr. Arun Sanyal of Virginia Commonwealth University receives the Leadership Award for his extensive research into metabolic dysfunction-associated conditions.

Additional honors go to NOVO for its metabolic health innovations, alongside FDA’s Frank A. Anania and NIDDK’s Jay H. Hoofnagle, who share the Leadership Award for Public Service. The foundation will also present its Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award to Dr. Michael Karin of the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute for his work linking chronic inflammation to cancer. Beyond the awards, the event highlights personal narratives, such as that of U.S. Navy veteran Tommy Nolan, who underwent a lifesaving liver transplant in 2023. Proceeds from the gala, chaired by Samantha Kellner, will fund ongoing research, patient advocacy, and educational resources.