Announcing Partnership with Kimball Stroud & Associates for 2026 Tewaaraton Award Ceremony

Washington, D.C. - The Tewaaraton Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Kimball Stroud & Associates for the 2026 Tewaaraton Award Ceremony, which will take place on May 28, 2026, at the historic Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased online, with more information available at Tewaaraton.com.

As the highest distinction in collegiate lacrosse, the Tewaaraton Award Presented by Stifel recognizes the top male and female players in the United States each year. This partnership marks an exciting step forward in elevating the production and overall experience of the annual ceremony, which brings together the sport’s most accomplished student-athletes, coaches, alumni, and supporters.

Kimball Stroud & Associates, known for its expertise in high-profile event planning and strategic execution, will work closely with the foundation to enhance all aspects of the event—from production and logistics to guest experience and program delivery.

“We are thrilled to partner with Kimball Stroud & Associates for this year’s ceremony,” said Jeffrey Harvey, Chairman of the Board. “Their reputation for premier events in Washington, DC that range from political to business elevates our status to the highest standards in the Nation’s Capital and we are grateful to Kimball and her team.”

The 2026 Tewaaraton Award Ceremony will once again celebrate the rich tradition and growing impact of the sport, while providing a memorable and elevated experience for all attendees, honoring 2026 Tewaaraton Legend Michael French (Cornell) and 2026 Spirit of Tewaaraton honoree Jack Emmer and celebrating the 10 best men’s and women’s college lacrosse players of the season.  

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About The Tewaaraton Foundation

The Tewaaraton Award presented by Stifel, is recognized as the preeminent lacrosse award, annually honoring the top male and female college lacrosse player in the United States. Founded at the University Club of Washington, D.C., the award was first presented in 2001 with permission from the Mohawk Nation Council of Elders. “Tewaaraton” is the Mohawk word for lacrosse, and for 25 years The Tewaaraton Award has symbolized lacrosse’s Native American heritage. The Tewaaraton Foundation ensures the integrity of the selection process and advances the mission of the Foundation by focusing on cultural awareness and by presenting annual scholarships to students from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy –the Mohawk, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscarora Nations. To learn more about The Tewaaraton Foundation, please visit www.tewaaraton.com.

Stifel Company Information

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a diversified financial services firm providing wealth management, commercial and investment banking, trading, and research services to individuals, institutions, and municipalities. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm operates more than 400 offices across the United States and in major global financial centers. As a firm where success meets success, Stifel works closely with retail and institutional clients aiming to transform opportunities into achievement. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at Stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.