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Most young people grow up with the notion of role models. In early years, parents and teachers often fulfil that role. But as one becomes accustomed to living in a world beset with conflict and challenges, and where headlines can sum up the more destructive human instincts, role models and notions of goodness tend to recede to the margins.
Acknowledging people who exemplify goodness and contribute in positive ways to a country can inspire all citizens, not just the young, to also lead their lives in purposeful ways. That recognition is always meaningful to people who receive it and the act…
