The National Medal of Arts is awarded by the president of the United States to artists and arts patrons who “ … are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support, and availability of the arts in the United States.”

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2452242/national-medal-of-arts-awarded-to-air-force-band-conductor/ Capt. Christina Muncey