Tewaaraton Award (Men's and Women's)

Tewaaraton Award Presented by Stifel

Status: Active annual award

Geographic Scope: United States - college lacrosse programs across all NCAA divisions

Focus Areas:

Honors the top male and female college lacrosse player in the United States

Recognizes excellence in lacrosse performance and contribution to team success

Founded at the University Club of Washington, D.C.; first presented in 2001

Permission granted by the Mohawk Nation Council of Elders

"Tewaaraton" is the Mohawk word for lacrosse, symbolizing lacrosse's Native American Heritage

Eligibility:

Current college lacrosse players (all three NCAA divisions)

Finalists selected based on individual performance and contribution to team success

Finalists selected based on regular-season performance (before playoffs)

Recipients chosen based on regular season AND playoff performance

Selection Criteria: Sportsmanship and upholding the mission and values of the Tewaaraton Award are important factors

Award Details:

Two separate awards: one for men's lacrosse, one for women's lacrosse

Recipients announced after conclusion of collegiate lacrosse season

2025 Winners: Chloe Humphrey (UNC - Women's), CJ Kirst (Cornell - Men's)

Selection Process:

Watch Lists: Initial lists announced in February with additions in first round (March)

Second Round Additions: Announced in late March

Nominees: Field narrowed to 25 men and 25 women in mid-April (may include players not on Watch Lists)

Finalists: Five men and five women finalists announced in early May

Award Ceremony: Held in Washington, D.C. in late May

Selection Committees:

Comprised of 16 men's and 15 women's current college coaches

Appointed annually by The Tewaaraton Foundation

Led by chairs and vice chairs (USA Lacrosse National Lacrosse Hall of Fame coaches)

2025 Selection Committee: Chairs Jack Emmer (men's) and Alicia Groveston (women's); Vice Chairs Bill Tierney (men's) and Chris Sailer (women's)

About The Tewaaraton Foundation:

Address: 1135 16th St NW, Washington D.C. 20036

Presented by: Stifel Financial (since at least 2025)

Mission: Ensures integrity of selection process and advances the mission of honoring excellence in lacrosse while honoring Creator's game

Additional Mission: Each year presents two scholarships to students from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (Mohawk, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscarora Nations)

Contact:

Sarah Aschenbach, The Tewaaraton Foundation

Email: sarah@tewaaraton.com

Website: tewaaraton.com

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