Awards at URMUN25

Learn what it takes to be the greatest at URMUN as delegates, delegations, or as a staff!

URMUN25 will be recognizing exceptional work displayed by delegates and delegations during our 3-day conference with various awards. Committee awards at URMUN25 recognize students who excel in committee participation by effectively using personal directives, posing substantive action directives, articulating clear ideas in moderated caucus, embodying their character/country’s policies, working collaboratively in unmoderated caucus, presenting innovative solutions to pressing issues and crises, and responding swiftly and effectively to crises. Each committee will present one recipient per award, and these awards will be a testament to the delegate’s skill and dedication.

For more information on awards, please contact Grace at [email protected]. Please note that position papers are due by November 12th, 2025, at 11:59 CST, and should be directed to respective committee emails.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Best Delegate

This award honors the delegate who exemplifies the highest level of performance across all aspects of the committee’s activities.

 

    • Exemplary leadership and diplomatic skills
    • Consistent and influential contributions to the debate
    • Proven ability to build consensus and collaborate with peers
    • Exceptional understanding of committee dynamics and procedures
    • Originality and effectiveness in drafting resolutions/public directives
    • Strong representation of assigned country/character
Outstanding Diplomacy Award

Recognizing delegates who excel in negotiation and consensus-building, this award is for those who have shown exceptional skills in diplomacy.

 

    • Strong public speaking skills and persuasive arguments
    • In-depth knowledge of the committee’s topic and relevant issues
    • Active participation in negotiations and caucuses
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other delegates
    • High-quality position paper reflecting thorough research and analysis

Delegates must submit a position paper to be considered for this award.

Honourable Mention

The Honourable Mention Award acknowledges delegates who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, research, and participation, consistently contributing valuable insights and showing a strong understanding of the committee’s agenda.

 

    • Strong research and preparation evident in speeches and contributions
    • Effective collaboration and teamwork with fellow delegates
    • Demonstrated understanding of committee procedures and rules
    • Consistent participation in the committee’s proceedings
    • Utilizes action and personal directives to some degree to advance in the committee.
    • Positive and constructive engagement with other delegates
    • Ensures they embody the policies of their character/country throughout the committee
Best Position Paper

This award is given to the delegate who submits the most outstanding position paper, showcasing exceptional research and analysis.

    • Exceptional research and analysis of the committee’s topic
    • Clear and concise writing style with strong arguments
    • Effective use of evidence and supporting documentation
    • Adherence to position paper guidelines and formatting requirements

Delegates must submit a position paper to be considered for this award.

 

DELEGATION AWARDS

URMUN will also recognize the collective efforts of delegations through the following awards, based on the performance and achievements of individual delegates within the delegation. These awards aim to celebrate the overall excellence and collaborative efforts of delegations during the conference.

Best Delegation Awarded to the delegation with the highest average points per delegate, reflecting overall excellence in performance across the conference.

Outstanding Large Delegation Awarded to the large delegation (9 or more delegates) with the second-highest average points per delegate, showcasing significant achievement and collaboration.

Outstanding Small Delegation Awarded to the small delegation (8 or fewer delegates) with the second-highest average points per delegate, highlighting their exceptional performance and teamwork.

Award Criteria and Points Calculation These awards are determined based on the cumulative points earned by individuals/delegates within their delegations. The formula used to calculate the points for ranking delegations is as follows:

  • Honourable Mention = 1 point
  • Outstanding Diplomacy Award = 2 points
  • Best Delegate = 3 points

Calculation Formula:

Point total/Number of Delegates = Value used in ranking delegations

Note: In the case of a double delegation, the double delegation will count as one delegate.

Further questions about delegate awards can be directed to [email protected].