The Hawai'i Hilo Women's Soccer team has been awarded the 2025-26 Pacific West Conference Women's Team Community Engagement Award, recognized for their impressive 637.5 hours of community service. Their contributions included various initiatives such as trash clean-ups, participation in local festivals, and reading programs for elementary students. Athletics director Patrick Guillen praised the team's leadership and commitment to community impact. This follows their previous win of the PacWest Team Engagement Award for 2024-25. Head coach Gene Okamura emphasized the growth and accountability displayed by student-athletes during their service activities.

By the Numbers
  • 637.5 hours of community service completed by the team in the past year.
  • Previous winner of the PacWest Team Engagement Award for 2024-25.
State of Play
  • The team engaged in diverse community service activities, including the Merrie Monarch festival and Boo at the Zoo.
  • Involvement extended to roles in local soccer tournaments and campus events, fostering strong community ties.
What's Next

As the team moves forward, they are expected to continue enhancing their community engagement efforts, further solidifying partnerships and demonstrating leadership within Hilo. This recognition may attract more community support and engagement for their future initiatives.

Bottom Line

The Hawai'i Hilo Women's Soccer team's award underscores the essence of student-athlete engagement and community connection, illustrating that success extends beyond athletic performance and into impactful community service.