Tewaaraton Foundation Announces 2026 Women’s Nominees Presented by Stifel
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April, 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced the 2026 Women’s Nominees for the Tewaaraton Award presented by Stifel. The Tewaaraton Award is recognized as the preeminent lacrosse award, annually honoring the top male and female college lacrosse player in the United States. The selection committees are composed of premier college coaches and are appointed annually by the Tewaaraton Foundation.
Five women’s finalists will be selected from this group, to be announced May 7 at the conclusion of the regular season. They will be honored May 28 at the 2026 Tewaaraton Award Ceremony presented by Stifel at the Andrew W Mellon Auditorium, in Washington D.C.
“Stifel is proud to once again celebrate the remarkable student-athletes named as nominees for the 2026 Tewaaraton Award Presented by Stifel,” said Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel, presenting sponsor of the Tewaaraton Award. “These players exemplify what it means to achieve success—through elite performance on the field and dedication, leadership, and integrity off it. As the season progresses, we look forward to watching these outstanding athletes continue to elevate the game and inspire the next generation.”
The women’s Tewaaraton Award Nominees include players from 14 different schools, led by four from North Carolina and three each from Johns Hopkins, Maryland, and Syracuse. Five players return from last year’s list of Nominees, including 2025 Tewaaraton Award winner Chloe Humphrey (UNC) and two-time Tewaaraton Finalist and No. 1 Women’s Lacrosse League Draft pick Madison Taylor (Northwestern).
25 Women’s Nominees:
Ava Angello, Johns Hopkins – Sr., Attack
Kate Bellissimo, Stanford – 5th Year, Defense
Isabella Caporuscio, Stony Brook – Jr., Midfield
Alyssa Chung, Navy – Soph., Attack
Lacey Downey, Johns Hopkins – Jr., Midfield
Brigid Duffy, Army – Sr., Midfield
Kori Edmondson, Maryland – Sr., Midfield
Sam Forrest, North Carolina – Grad. Student, Defense
Daniella Guyette, Syracuse – Sr., Goalie
Molly Guzik, Syracuse – Soph., Attack
Clark Hamilton, Florida – Soph., Attack
Chloe Humphrey, North Carolina – Soph., Attack
Lauren LaPointe, Maryland – Jr., Attack
Mae Murphy, Loyola Maryland – Fr., Draw Specialist
Reagan O’Brien, Johns Hopkins – Sr., Defense
Eliza Osburn, North Carolina – Soph., Midfield
Emmy Pascal, Yale – Sr., Defense
Addison Pattillo, North Carolina – Soph., Attack
Aliya Polisky, Stanford – Jr., Attack
Allison Reilly, Army – Sr., Attack
JJ Suriano, Maryland – Jr., Goalie
Madison Taylor, Northwestern – Sr., Attack
Kate Timarky, Notre Dame – Jr., Attack
Coco Vandiver, Syracuse – Sr., Defense
Ava Yovino, Navy – Sr., Midfield
The 2026 Tewaaraton Watch List was announced Feb. 10, with the first round of additions being announced March 5 and a second round of additions March 26.The 25 Men’s Nominees for the 2026 Tewaaraton Award Presented by Stifel will be announced April 18 live on ESPNU.
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About The Tewaaraton Foundation
The Tewaaraton Award 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 The Tewaaraton Award symbolizes lacrosse’s Native American Heritage. The Tewaaraton Foundation ensures the integrity of the selection process and advances the mission of the Foundation. Each year, The Tewaaraton Foundation presents two scholarships to students from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy – the Mohawk, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscarora Nations.
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