Chef José Andrés delivering meals in Paiporta, Valencia.
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Spanish chef José Andrés has been recognised with the best civil honour granted by a president of the USA: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He’s the fourth Spaniard to obtain this award since its conception by John F. Kennedy, after cellist Pau Casals in 1963, architect Josep Lluis Sert in 1980, and tenor Plácido Domingo in 2002.
José Andrés, chef and philanthropist, now stands beside world figures together with Bono of U2, Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist and environmentalist; Ralph Lauren, vogue icon; Lionel Messi; Denzel Washington; and Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue.
Presidential Medal of Freedom given for tradition, science, public service, world peace, or civil rights
The medal, reserved for the best exponents of civil benefit, was established in 1963 by President Kennedy and is awarded to individuals who have made important contributions in varied areas, comparable to nationwide safety, tradition, science, public service, world peace, or civil rights.
Recognition isn’t restricted to U.S. residents and might be given to each people and organisations. It’s thought-about an emblem of nationwide gratitude from the White Home for distinctive achievements which have had a optimistic impression on society and the nation.
Amongst different winners all through historical past are outstanding figures from quite a lot of fields, comparable to Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and world leaders comparable to Margaret Thatcher. The awarding of the benefit is made by the president, on this case the incumbent Joe Biden.
José Andrés given medal by Biden for work in DANA affected Valencia
Biden said that José Andrés, ‘is a world-famous chef who popularised the delicacies of his native Spain in his adoptive house, the USA. A proud immigrant dedicated to setting tables for everybody by means of his organisation, World Central Kitchen, which has revolutionised the best way meals support reaches communities, particularly these affected by pure disasters and conflicts all over the world.’ The soon-to-be ex-commander-in-chief was making reference to Andrés’ work feeding aid employees and flood victims within the Valencia area in addition to in Ukraine.
José Andres has simply returned to the USA after an unprecedented dedication within the space affected by the floods on the east coast of Spain, the place he has served about six million meals to victims and aid employees.
Born in Mieres in 1969, José Andrés is a broadly revered determine in the USA by each Democrats and Republicans. He’s an energetic defender of the rights of immigrants and the idea of a wholesome and reasonably priced weight loss plan. He has immediately suggested presidents, particularly the Obamas, with whom he collaborated to plant a vegetable backyard within the White Home that also bears his identify.
