Award Evaluation Criteria

Directors will engage in holistic evaluation of delegates when it comes to award deliberations. Selections will not be made based on rigid criteria or a strict, points-based rubric. Rather, directors will consider delegates’ achievements and development in the dynamic context of the conference. For instance, award winners will not necessarily be those who have the greatest amount of speeches or who are featured the most in committee documents. Significant personal improvement and embodiment of core values, for example, are also merits. Model delegates are those who demonstrate exemplary committee participation reflecting both quantity and quality. Award winners are those who become essential to the committee, facilitating an enriching experience for all involved. Yale Model United Nations Latin America hopes that delegates will harness their passion for international affairs and love for the advancement of humankind during the conference to engage in effective dialogue on key societal issues. Delegates should do so in an orderly manner, using proper debate procedure that emphasizes diplomacy, collaboration and mutual respect. All of this results in progress, as successful delegates propel the committee forward in building consensus and crafting critical solutions.