President Barack Obama awarded Medals of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to thirteen cultural and political icons, saying that the recipients have marked my life in profound ways.
According to The White House, the Medal of Freedom lauds individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
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Three social enterprises were recognized at the 2013 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award for their major contributions to society. SATA CommHealth and Bliss Restaurant landed Social Enterprise of the Year titles, while Bettr Barista Coffee Academy bagged the award for Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year.