Tewaaraton Foundation Announces 5 Men's Finalists

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Tewaaraton Foundation is pleased to announce the five men’s finalists for the 2023 Tewaaraton Award. The Tewaaraton Award is recognized as the preeminent lacrosse award, annually honoring the top male and female college lacrosse player in the United States. These 10 student-athletes will be invited to Washington, D.C., for the annual Tewaaraton Award Ceremony on June 1.

“We are incredibly proud of these talented student-athletes,” said Tewaaraton Foundation President Andy Phillips. “They’ve given us memorable performances and have distinguished themselves as the best in college lacrosse. It’s with great excitement that we look forward to hosting them at the Tewaaraton Ceremony on June 1.”

This year’s men’s finalists feature 2022 Tewaaraton finalist Connor Shellenberger (Virginia) and 2021 Tewaaraton finalist Pat Kavanagh (Notre Dame), who were both on this year's All-ACC Team. They are joined by Big East Attacker of the Year Tucker Dordevic (Georgetown), Ivy League Player of the Year CJ Kirst (Cornell) and ACC Offensive Player of the Year Brennan O’Neill (Duke).

MEN’S 2023 TEWAARATON FINALISTS

Tucker Dordevic, Georgetown, Attack, Grad.
Pat Kavanagh, Notre Dame, Attack, Sr.
CJ Kirst, Cornell, Attack, Jr.
Brennan O'Neill, Duke, Attack, Jr.
Connor Shellenberger, Virginia, Attack, Sr.

The Tewaaraton recipients will be chosen at the conclusion of the 2023 college lacrosse season by selection committees comprised of premier college coaches who are appointed annually by the Tewaaraton Foundation. The finalists will be honored and this year’s recipients announced live June 1 at the Tewaaraton Ceremony at the University Club of Washington, D.C. To attend this exciting event, please visit: https://TEWAARATON2023.eventbrite.com

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ABOUT THE TEWAARATON FOUNDATION

Founded at the University Club of Washington, D.C., and first presented in 2001, the TewaaratonvAward is recognized as the preeminent lacrosse award, annually honoring the top male and female college lacrosse player in the United States. Endorsed by the Mohawk Nation Council of Elders and USA Lacrosse, the Tewaaraton Award symbolizes lacrosse’s centuries-old roots in Native American heritage. The Tewaaraton Foundation ensures the integrity and advances the mission of this award. Each year, the Tewaaraton Award celebrates one of the six nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — the Mohawk, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca and Tuscarora — and presents two scholarships to students of Native American descent. To learn more about The Tewaaraton Foundation, please visit www.tewaaraton.com.