Hawaii track and field athlete Lilian Turban was a recipient of the Big West Service and Leadership Award on Tuesday.

Turban was one of nine Big West student-athletes to receive the award, which recognizes those who have distinguished themselves through meaningful service, impactful leadership, and academic achievement while making lasting contributions to their campuses and communities.

Turban, a senior from Tallinn, Estonia, was recently named a Jack Bonham Award winner, the highest honor bestowed upon a UH student-athlete.

She ranks in the top 10 in program history across five events. Turban is No. 2 all-time in both the indoor (6 feet, 1 inch) and outdoor (6-1) high jump, No. 5 in the outdoor javelin (152-7), and No. 7 in the outdoor shot put (48-1).

She has claimed five Mountain Pacific Sports Federation indoor titles and three Big West outdoor crowns.

Turban maintains a 3.99 cumulative GPA while double majoring in psychology and communications with a minor in Spanish. In 2024, she was an NCAA Academic All-American.

She volunteers at the Oahu Bright Lab art studio in Manoa. Her experiences working with children at the studio have inspired her to pursue art therapy after graduation.

UH track lands 6 on CSC academic team

Hawaii placed six student-athletes on the College Sports Communicators Academic Women’s Track and Field All-District Team, released Wednesday.

Rose Forshaw, Isabella Kneeshaw, Catherine Touchette, Lilian Turban, Samaria Vital and Tara Wyllie were recognized for their athletic and academic achievements. Turban was honored for the fourth consecutive season and Wyllie made it for the third time.

Honorees must maintain at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA and reach certain athletic standards in their disciplines.