UNCMUNC XV Awards Policy
The primary goal of UNCMUNC XV is to provide an inclusive and uplifting educational experience for all of its delegates, regardless of who wins an award UNCMUNC XV emphasizes the importance of meaningful collaboration and diplomacy. With this value in consideration, delegates are chosen for awards based on exceptional performance in the following three categories:
Contributions. Contributions to the committee include both verbal and written content. Exceptional contributions are grounded in thorough research and display a nuanced understanding of committee topics, committee goals, and relevant United Nations functions. These contributions shape the direction of the committee, guiding other delegates to engage in deeper investigations and pursue new topics and partnerships. Successful contributions will be featured prominently in committee developments, solutions, directives, and resolutions.
Collaboration. Exceptional delegates guide their contributions to build consensus around committee objectives. They pursue diverse partnerships and facilitate critical communication between different actors and blocs. Most importantly, they display a supportive and constructive attitude toward others, constantly seeking to improve and incorporate others’ ideas. They display strong listening skills and build upon the contributions of others.
Leadership. Exceptional delegates unify their contributions and collaborations to shape the course of the committee. They pioneer solutions that draw from diverse perspectives, striving especially to incorporate less vocal delegates. They constantly push the committee forward and inspire delegates to engage and contribute. Through all this they seek to unify, not divide— include, not exclude. They are respected by their peers.
Amount of Awards and Distribution
GA: There will be one best delegate, one outstanding delegate, two honorable delegates, and two distinct delegates.
GAP: There will be one best delegate, one outstanding delegate, one honorable delegate, and two distinct delegates.
Crisis: There will be one best delegate, one outstanding delegate, one honorable delegate, and one distinct delegate.
Point system
The point system will operate as follows:
4- Best Delegate
3- Outstanding Delegate
2- Honorable Delegate
1- Distinct Delegate
Points from the Ad Hoc General Assembly and Ad Hoc Crisis will be worth 1.5x the normal amount for delegation awards; as well as the non-traditional crises: MUNopoly and 7 Warring Kingdoms. Points will be given per delegate.
TECH, PLAGIARISM, AI, AND PRE-WRITING POLICY
Use of AI, plagiarism, pre-writing, & use of the internet during committee will not be tolerated and will result in inability to receive an award.
Writing must be authentic and will be run through AI and plagiarism checks at the discretion of the committee chairs.
No technology (phones, laptops) may be used during committee unless otherwise instructed by the chair(s).
Committees that will allow the use of laptops to write papers will include:
Ad-Hoc General Assembly
International Organization For Migration
All academic integrity guidelines approved by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will apply to ALL delegates. It is the responsibility of the delegation to be familiar with these integrity guidelines.