On April 26, 2017, The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) and the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) hosted the third annual Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award in Washington, D.C.

The keynote was the Forum’s Karen Pittman. The lecture and youth award serve as an ongoing tribute to Samuel Halperin, who dedicated his life and career to improving youth education, workforce, and policy outcomes.

The Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award serves to recognize youth ages 18 to 24 who demonstrate the spirit of and commitment to public service and who have faced and overcome barriers and challenges to success. Visit here for more information on the event and the award.