The LMUN Award Policy
In recognition of the spirit of diplomacy and to encourage participation, the Lagos Model United Nations gives out awards on the final day of the conference. These awards are based on a set of predetermined metrics analyzing delegate performance through committee sessions.
Available awards for delegates to win include: Position Paper award, Honourable mention award, Distinguished delegate award and Outstanding delegate award.
Our staff have received training on evaluation and ensuring that the best performing delegates are rewarded. Be sure to participate in your committee sessions, write a well researched position paper, and follow the rules of procedure to increase your chances of winning an award.
Consideration Points for Award Eligibility
Staying in Character
Delegates are to emulate the work of diplomats from their assigned country and their modus operandi. Being in character means modelling after your country but not in line with negative stereotypes associated with the country assigned. Yelling, standing on chairs, aggressiveness and other arbitrary acts are prohibited.
Participating in Committee Sessions
We recognize that your country’s position may be in opposition to the issues before your assigned committee, but we expect delegates to support their respective committees in facilitating a flow of work, as participation is evaluated during the formal and informal sessions. Interrupting committee sessions without due cause will be regarded as going against this criteria.
Proper use of LMUN Rules and Procedures
The LMUN has its rules of procedure which can be found on our website and is attached to assignment emails. Delegates are expected to read and familiarize themselves with this document, as it stipulates what is expected of them during committee sessions.
Peer Awards in Commitees
On the final day of the conference, after working papers have become draft resolutions, Dias members may choose to conduct peer awards among the delegates in their respective committees. These awards are informal and serve to recognize the dynamics within each committee.
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