Last April, President Obama called on the public to help identify outstanding Americans for the 2012 Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor. After receiving more than 6,000 submissions from the public, the President has selected 18 outstanding Americans to receive the award for performing "exemplary deeds of service for their country and their fellow citizens."
Each winner is called, and told that the President has personally selected them to receive the Citizens Medal:
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On Friday, February 15, 2013, President Obama will welcome the recipients of the 2012 Citizens Medal to the White House for a special ceremony to recognize their efforts to serve their communities, and inspire others to do the same.
Take a moment to read the incredible stories of this year’s Citizens Medal recipients. If you know someone like the recipients below, please take a moment to nominate him or her by Sunday, March 31, 2013.