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.
2012 National Asian Business Woman's Scholarship 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.
2012 National Asian Business Woman's Scholarship 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
