NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – Benedictine Women's Lacrosse was honored as the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) NAIA Community Awareness Award winner.

The IWLCA recognizes a team from the four levels of collegiate lacrosse – Div. I, Div. II, NAIA and Div. III – while handing out, and Individual Community Awareness Award to an individual at the Div. I, II and III level.

The purpose of the Team Community Awareness Award is to recognize one team in each Division that has contributed significantly to their community during the previous academic year. Academics are not part of the award, and at least 50% of the team's roster must have participated in community service activities to be eligible for the award.

Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, the Benedictine women's lacrosse team demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the Atchison community through a variety of youth outreach, fundraising, and volunteer initiatives. 

The Ravens partnered with local organizations to support the Rotary Club's annual golf fundraiser, assisted with the Forest of Friendship's World Friendship Through Flight event, and participated in High Five Friday by welcoming elementary school students each week throughout the fall and spring semesters. The team introduced the sport of lacrosse to local youth by teaching physical education classes, hosting clinics for National Girls & Women in Sports Day, and providing games and instruction during Trunk or Treat. Their community impact also included adopting four local families for Christmas through the Salvation Army, volunteering at the Special Olympics, and spending time with elementary students during Donuts with Grownups. 

This is the first time the Benedictine Women's Lacrosse team has been recognized as a IWLCA Community Awareness Award recipient. 

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