Tom Hanks, Ellen to get America's highest civilian honour
Actor Tom Hanks and television host Ellen DeGeneres are among 21 recipients of the 2016 'Presidential Medal of Freedom' award, America's highest civilian honour. It is given to "individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions" to the country's security or national interests, to world peace or to cultural endeavours. The presentation of the awards will take place on November 22. 