A 14-year - old boy climbed a ladder to rescue a ladder from a fiery Oregon home . They describe the award as `` the most prestigious civilian award in America . '' The teen is among four Americans chosen for the Giving Before Giving Honor . A father and son used their boat to rescue homeless people during Hurricane Isaac . A cleric ran a community center to help homeless people in San Diego .
A 14-year - old boy climbed a ladder to rescue a ladder from a fiery Oregon home . The teen is among four Americans chosen for the Giving Before Giving Honor . A father and son used their boat to rescue homeless people during Hurricane Isaac . A cleric ran a community center to help homeless people in San Diego .