These awards do not have the intention of creating a competitive environment or enhancing rivalry among delegates. On the contrary, awards intend to acknowledge team work and the respect to the other participants, the diplomatic decorum and the proper use of the rules of procedure.

Awards will be granted by the Directors of each Committee, according to the following requisites:

  1. Points 90/100
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Country Representation Knowledge of UN System Knowledge of Topics on the Agenda Knowledge of Rules of Procedure Diplomatic Composure Involvement
Excellent [15 points each category] Delegate always represents the viewpoints and policies of his/her nation, and all speeches and negotiations have the best interest of the country in mind Delegate has exceptional knowledge of UN structure and functions and demonstrates this throughout debate Delegate has outstanding knowledge of topics based on additional research outside of background guides Delegate always follows the Rules of Procedure throughout debate, and uses them to the country’s advantage Delegate always acts in a diplomatic manner during speeches, negotiations and committee proceedings, and uses sophisticated language Delegate always initiates committee proceedings in formal and informal debate and shows exceptional willingness and leadership
Above average [10 points each category] Delegate always represents the viewpoints and policies of his/her nation, and most speeches and negotiations have the best interest of the country in mind Delegate has above average knowledge of UN structure and functions and demonstrates this throughout debate Delegate has some knowledge of topics based on additional research outside of background guides Delegate always follows the Rules of Procedure throughout debate Delegate always acts in a diplomatic manner during speeches, negotiations and committee proceedings Delegate initiates committee proceedings in formal and informal debate and shows willingness and leadership
Average [7 points each category] Delegate usually represents the viewpoints and policies of his/her nation, and most speeches and negotiations have the best interest of the country in mind Delegate has some knowledge of UN structure and functions and demonstrates this throughout debate Delegate has basic knowledge of topics based on background guides Delegate usually follows the Rules of Procedure throughout debate Delegate usually acts in a diplomatic manner during speeches, negotiations and committee proceedings Delegate is actively involved in formal and informal debate
Needs improvement [5 points each category] Delegate rarely represents the viewpoints and policies of his/her nation, and speeches and negotiations did not have the best interest of the country in mind Delegate has little or inaccurate knowledge of UN structure and functions and demonstrates this throughout debate Delegate has little or inaccurate knowledge of topics Delegate rarely follows the Rules of Procedure throughout debate Delegate does not act in a diplomatic manner during speeches, negotiations and committee proceedings Delegate is not actively involved in formal and informal debate
  1. Points 10/100:

The final ten points will be taken into account from the Country Report submitted by each delegate and attendance to all sessions.

In each committee, it will be offered the following award categories, considering the three higher scores:

  • Best Delegate
  • Outstanding Delegate
  • Honorable Mention

In addition, it will be offered a Best Delegation Award and a Special Award to the Delegation that stands out during Cultural Activities.