President's Medal (Israel)


President's Medal is the highest civil medal given by the State of Israel.

History

The President's Medal was first presented on March 1, 2012 in Beit HaNassi by then President of Israel, Shimon Peres. It was awarded to five people and one organisation "who have made an outstanding contribution to the State of Israel or to humanity, through their talents, services, or in any other form."
The President's Medal, based on the French Légion d'Honneur, was designed by Yossi Matityahu.

Recipients