EVENT

2026 Elite Eleven Scholar Athlete Award Dinner

March 4, 2026

The Elite Eleven Dinner honors that year’s Elite Eleven Scholar Athlete Football Team, the National Football Foundation NYC Coach of the Year and the Rudy J. Riska NYC Player of the Year Award sponsored by the Heisman Trophy. This year’s Elite Eleven Dinner will be held at the New York Athletic Club on Thursday, March 4th, 2026, a Red Carpet Cocktail Reception will be held at 6:00pm followed by Dinner at 7:00pm. To purchase a ticket, table or sponsorship for this year’s event, please click here.

As a member-supported non-profit, the NFF honors scholar-athletes, and ensures the game of football continues to shape leaders.

Learn More