Megan's Accomplishments:
2011- Megan was selected to receive the prestigous National Jefferson Award - the Nobel Peace Prize for Community Service!!!
And...
The 2011 National Young Woman of Distinction Award!!!
National Jefferson Award Ceremony in D.C.
AWARDS:
2002 - American Red Cross "Hero's Award" for the state of Washington for her project "Kids Helping Kids" collecting and donating over 3000 videos to 5 area children’s hospitals.
2003 - Hasbro GI Joe's "Real Action Hero" award - National Award for her community service work.
2003 - American Girl Book featured Megan in one of their American Girl Books for her "Kids Helping Kids" project.
2004 - VFW/Ladies Auxiliary "National Outstanding Youth Volunteer" award (Megan was able to meet the President of U.S.), $5,000 scholarship
2004 - "Outstanding Youth Philanthropist" for Washington state for her work through "Megan’s Mission"
2004 - Videoed for a school in Taiwan to tell others about giving back
2004 - Evening Magazines "Ten Most Beautiful People" in the Northwest for her beautiful heart.
2005 - Presidential Award" - volunteering several hundred hours in 1 year at a nursing home
2005 - Featured on a National Wal-Mart commercial for "Megan's Mission"
2006 - "The Kelly O'Neil Award" from FirstPlace, a school for homeless/at risk kids for the years she financially supported the school.
2006 - Featured on Northwest Afternoon telling about her community service work.
2007 - "The Violet Richardson Scholarship Award" for her work in the community, $1,000 scholarship.
2007 - Master Shon's "TaeKwonDo Scholarship Award" for her work for the homeless, $500 scholarship.
2007 - The King County Council presented her with a "Great Citizen Certificate" for her community service work.
2009 – Kohl’s Outstanding Youth Award for Washington State for her community service work, $1,000 scholarship.
2010 – Presidential Award for hours of community service through Megan’s Mission
2010 – Prudential’s Spirit of Community Service Award for the State of Washington, $1,000 scholarship.
2010 – AXA Achievement Award for top high school student for Washington State for academics and community service work, $10,000 scholarship.
2010 – Amaranth Outstanding Student Award for excellent academics and community service work, $1,000 scholarship.
2010 - National Award Recipient of Prudential’s Spirit of Community Service, $5,000 scholarship plus $5,000 to charity of her choice.
2010 – Girl Scout Gold Award $1.000 scholarship.
2011 - Washington State Jefferson Award
2011 National Jefferson Award Recipient
2011 Academic Achievement Scholarship from Highline College.
2011 National Young Woman of Distinction Award.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Written/illustrated/published three (3) children’s books in the Don’t Mess with Meggie series:
1. Clowns Make a Difference – 2008
2. Queen Meggie – 2009
3. Growing Up Different – 2010
Earned her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do – 2009
Earned her Girl Scout’s Bronze, Silver and GOLD AWARD (Spring 2009)
Won state awards for her photography
Shriners Hospital National Patient Ambassador for the last 4 years, traveling 1 to 4 states a month speaking about her experience at Shriners Hospitals.
**All the local TV stations and newspapers have been very supportive of me and my projects and I am truly humbled and honored to have their support.
ORGANIZATIONS:
· Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
· Campus Crusades
· Daughters of the Nile
· Girl Scouts (12 years)
· Adult Church Choir
2002 - American Red Cross "Hero's Award" for the state of Washington for her project "Kids Helping Kids" collecting and donating over 3000 videos to 5 area children’s hospitals.
2003 - Hasbro GI Joe's "Real Action Hero" award - National Award for her community service work.
2003 - American Girl Book featured Megan in one of their American Girl Books for her "Kids Helping Kids" project.
2004 - VFW/Ladies Auxiliary "National Outstanding Youth Volunteer" award (Megan was able to meet the President of U.S.), $5,000 scholarship
2004 - "Outstanding Youth Philanthropist" for Washington state for her work through "Megan’s Mission"
2004 - Videoed for a school in Taiwan to tell others about giving back
2004 - Evening Magazines "Ten Most Beautiful People" in the Northwest for her beautiful heart.
2005 - Presidential Award" - volunteering several hundred hours in 1 year at a nursing home
2005 - Featured on a National Wal-Mart commercial for "Megan's Mission"
2006 - "The Kelly O'Neil Award" from FirstPlace, a school for homeless/at risk kids for the years she financially supported the school.
2006 - Featured on Northwest Afternoon telling about her community service work.
2007 - "The Violet Richardson Scholarship Award" for her work in the community, $1,000 scholarship.
2007 - Master Shon's "TaeKwonDo Scholarship Award" for her work for the homeless, $500 scholarship.
2007 - The King County Council presented her with a "Great Citizen Certificate" for her community service work.
2009 – Kohl’s Outstanding Youth Award for Washington State for her community service work, $1,000 scholarship.
2010 – Presidential Award for hours of community service through Megan’s Mission
2010 – Prudential’s Spirit of Community Service Award for the State of Washington, $1,000 scholarship.
2010 – AXA Achievement Award for top high school student for Washington State for academics and community service work, $10,000 scholarship.
2010 – Amaranth Outstanding Student Award for excellent academics and community service work, $1,000 scholarship.
2010 - National Award Recipient of Prudential’s Spirit of Community Service, $5,000 scholarship plus $5,000 to charity of her choice.
2010 – Girl Scout Gold Award $1.000 scholarship.
2011 - Washington State Jefferson Award
2011 National Jefferson Award Recipient
2011 Academic Achievement Scholarship from Highline College.
2011 National Young Woman of Distinction Award.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Written/illustrated/published three (3) children’s books in the Don’t Mess with Meggie series:
1. Clowns Make a Difference – 2008
2. Queen Meggie – 2009
3. Growing Up Different – 2010
Earned her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do – 2009
Earned her Girl Scout’s Bronze, Silver and GOLD AWARD (Spring 2009)
Won state awards for her photography
Shriners Hospital National Patient Ambassador for the last 4 years, traveling 1 to 4 states a month speaking about her experience at Shriners Hospitals.
**All the local TV stations and newspapers have been very supportive of me and my projects and I am truly humbled and honored to have their support.
ORGANIZATIONS:
· Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
· Campus Crusades
· Daughters of the Nile
· Girl Scouts (12 years)
· Adult Church Choir
