Local Leader Megan Wolfe Receives 2025 Rick Steves Service Above Self Award
Community spirit was alive and well this week as Megan Wolfe, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Snohomish County, was honored with the 2025 Rick Steves Service Above Self Award by the Rotary Club of Edmonds.
This prestigious award, named after travel writer, activist, television host, and Edmonds resident Rick Steves, is given to individuals who embody the spirit of service, leadership, and community building. In a touching moment, Steves himself presented the award to Wolfe. "What Megan does is such an inspiration,” he said. “And you know, whenever somebody like Megan does something that is so from the heart and so passionate and so right, it inspires people everywhere to do good things and be good neighbors. Megan, I’m incredibly thankful for your work. I love it, I just love it.”
Wolfe’s journey with Girls on the Run Snohomish County began in 2015 with just 40 girls in Edmonds. Under her passionate leadership, the program has expanded to reach over 5,000 girls and gender-expansive youth across the county. Through a curriculum that blends physical activity with essential life skills, confidence-building, and emotional wellness, Wolfe and her team have helped empower a new generation of strong, resilient youth.
“She’s not only built an organization—she’s built a movement,” said Girls on the Run Communications Director Audrey Johnson, who nominated Wolfe for the award. “Her work brings together volunteers, families, and community partners to create a more inclusive, supportive space for everyone.”
More than 2,000 volunteers have joined the cause over the past decade, inspired by Wolfe’s commitment to equity, education, and access for all. Whether she’s helping to coach a practice session, meeting with partners, or speaking to a group of people, Wolfe continues to foster awareness and inspire action—proving that leadership isn’t just about showing the way, it’s about bringing people with you.
“This recognition truly belongs to every girl who has crossed the finish line, every volunteer who has shown up with heart, and every community member who believes in the power of lifting each other up,” she said. “Together, we are building something beautiful right here in our community.”
Megan Wolfe’s story is a reminder that real change begins at the local level—with one person, one idea, and a lot of heart. Congratulations, Megan—and thank you for everything you do to make Edmonds and Snohomish County a better place for all.