Schedule

Training sessions will be conducted both on campus and online on the following dates:

• Saturday, April 19th 2025 from 10AM till 2PM (On campus)
• Friday, April 25th 2025 from 4PM till 8PM (On campus)
• Online Session: Saturday, April 26th (timing TBA)

Training Guide

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Best Delegate Award

This is the highest award in the committee.
Criteria:

• Consistently drives substantive debate forward.
• Demonstrates mastery of the Rules of Procedure, using them effectively and correctly.
• Delivers clear, persuasive, and impactful speeches.
• Actively contributes to draft resolution creation and leads initiatives.
• Works cooperatively with a wide range of delegates to build alliances.
• Plays a major role in writing, amending, or defending resolutions.
• Engages actively in both moderated and unmoderated caucuses.
• Handles and resolves crises and challenges diplomatically.
• Meets the criteria for the Best Position Paper award.

Diplomacy Award

Recognizes delegates who excel in cooperation, negotiation, and bridge-building.
Criteria:

• Demonstrates respectful and inclusive behavior toward other delegates.
• Focuses on compromise and solution-driven approaches.
• Mediates tensions and fosters collaboration.
• Builds consensus even among conflicting blocs.
• Maintains diplomatic decorum at all times, even under pressure.
• Recognized as a peacemaker or coalition-builder.
• Actively participates in lobbying without dominating discussions.
• May not be the loudest speaker but significantly contributes to the committee’s productivity.

Best Position Paper Award

Awarded for excellence in pre-conference preparation and content.
Criteria:

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic, background, and country policy.
• Incorporates well-researched, properly cited facts, statistics, and relevant events.
• Proposes feasible and creative resolutions backed by previous frameworks and actions.
• Follows a clear structure, correct formatting, and adheres to submission guidelines.
• Contains no AI-generated or plagiarized content.
• Demonstrates proficient use of relevant, professional, and formal terminology.

Honorable Mention Award

Recognizes standout delegates who impressed the chairs and made a notable impact.
Criteria:

• Delivers passionate, captivating, and creative speeches.
• Maintains a memorable presence in the committee through wit, bold stances, or unique perspectives.
• Demonstrates growth or significant improvement throughout the conference.
• Makes a significant contribution to a key event, clause, or bloc that warrants recognition.
• May be a new delegate who demonstrated satisfactory conference performance despite limited experience.

Best Delegation Award

Awarded to the school or university delegation that demonstrates the highest overall excellence across all committees.
Criteria:

• Earns the highest cumulative number of delegate awards, with greater weight given to higher-tier awards.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, teamwork, and diplomacy throughout the conference.
• Demonstrates strong delegation unity, coordination, and strategic involvement in committees.

Best Chair Award

Recognizes the most outstanding committee chair for exceptional leadership, fairness, and contribution to the conference.
Criteria:

• Maintains impartiality, professionalism, and control over committee proceedings.
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the topic, Rules of Procedure, and diplomacy.
• Guides debates effectively, ensuring a productive and engaging committee environment.
• Provides constructive feedback and assistance to delegates to enhance their performance.
• Facilitates a fair and inclusive discussion where all delegates have the opportunity to speak.
• Handles crises, procedural matters, and challenges with composure and authority.
• Plays a key role in making the conference a valuable learning experience for all participants.