On Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, Children's Defense Fund will be hosting A Celebration of Joy in The Ohio State University’s Fawcett Center Ballroom from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
During the event, they will be presenting the Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award for the first time. This award honors a young person who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community.
During the event, they will be presenting the Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award for the first time. This award honors a young person who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community.
Eligibility for this award:
- Nominee must be a resident of Ohio.
- Youth or young adults between the ages of 16 to 24.
- Nominee overcame systemic barriers and has transformed those challenges into a commitment to and involvement in public service
- Nominee’s public service aligns with CDF’s core values of community, equity, and inclusion as reflected in our mission, vision, and strategy.
The 2025 award recipient is Jordan Deaton, of the OHIO YAB and Montgomery County VISION Board. An inspiring young leader. Jordan completed high school with honors in just 22 months, earning high grades along with the respect of his peers and teachers. He participated in the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC), where he mentored younger cadets, modeled discipline and respect, and led with compassion. As a transition-age youth, Jordan uses his voice to advocate for fellow foster youth.
When the opportunity arose for OHIO YAB members to celebrate Jordan and support this event, his fellow VISION Board members immediately signed up to help with light set-up and escort honorees, including two former Ohio Governors. Many thanks to:
- Jaylin Hart
- Dalen Myles
- Aryunna Hill
- Abbey Yates
- Savannah Howard
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