Tewaaraton Foundation Names 7 from Big Ten to 2026 Nominees List

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced the 2026 women’s Nominees for the Tewaaraton Award presented by Stifel, a list that includes seven Big Ten student-athletes.

Johns Hopkins’ Ava Angello, Lacey Downey, Reagan O’Brien and JJ Suriano, Maryland’s Kori Edmondson and Lauren Lapointe, and Northwestern’s Madison Taylor were listed among the nominees for the Tewaaraton Award, the preeminent lacrosse award, annually honoring the top 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 men’s and five women’s finalists will be selected from these groups, to be announced May 7 at the conclusion of the regular season. They will be honored on May 28 at theTewaaraton 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.”

Click here to view a complete list of  2026 Tewaaraton Award nominees  .