Bill Nye, the beloved television personality known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.

Hillary Clinton, Ralph Lauren, Magic Johnson, Bill Nye and José Andrés will also be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor Saturday.

The award recognizes exceptional contributions to the prosperity, values, and security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal achievements.

Yesterday (January 4), President Joe Biden awarded 19 new recipients the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. U2 singer Bono was an honoree, as were Bill Nye, Denzel Washington, Jane Goodall, Michael J. Fox, Hillary Clinton, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Lionel Messi, among others. Watch the ceremony below.

Bono, Denzel Washington, and Michael J. Fox are among the 19 people who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Saturday.

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President Joe Biden awarded the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis on Saturday. The Presidential Medal of Freedom

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting the planet.

Actor and advocate Michael J. Fox received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his ongoing efforts with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Parkinson's disease is a solvable problem, but only if we act decisively and urgently. We have the knowledge, and we've built the tools.

As somebody who still remembers seeing the original Back to the Future in theaters when it was released, I am absolutely loving this picture. James Tolkan is 93 years old, and here he is wagging a finger at 63-year-old Michael J. Fox. It makes me feel so old, but seeing these two having fun all these years later is just adorable.