Awards and Strategy

Let's be honest: most MUN delegates want to win awards. Here's what chairs actually evaluate.

The Four Pillars

1. Research Quality

• Do you cite specific resolutions, treaties, statistics?
• Do you know your country's real position (not just your opinion)?
• Can you respond to questions with facts, not vague generalities?

2. Speaking Ability

• Are your speeches structured (not rambling)?
• Do you speak with confidence and clarity?
• Do you make specific, substantive points (not just repeat your position)?

3. Negotiation & Coalition-Building

• Do you actively seek out allies in unmod?
• Are you a leader in drafting working papers?
• Can you find compromise between opposing positions?

4. Diplomatic Conduct

• Do you stay in character (represent your country, not yourself)?
• Are you respectful to other delegates and the chair?
• Do you use procedure correctly?

Pre-Conference Preparation Checklist

• Research your country's position (use the 4-step method from Lesson 3)
• Write your position paper (follow the 3-section format from Lesson 4)
• Prepare your opening speech (use the 4-part framework from Lesson 5)
• Identify 5 potential allies based on your country's voting bloc
• Identify 2-3 countries that will likely oppose your position
• Prepare a 3-point policy proposal you can bring to the first unmod
• Review basic parliamentary procedure (motions and points)

If you do all seven of these, you'll be more prepared than 90% of delegates at the conference.