Maya Lin received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
On November 22, 2016, President Barack Obama awarded Maya Lin the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. This award recognized her extraordinary contributions to art and architecture, as well as her enduring influence on landscape and memorial design. Lin's work continues to impact the cultural and social landscape of the United States, embodying themes of remembrance, healing, and renewal through their unique designs.