San Patricio International School Model United Nations (SPISMUN) is intended to encourage student leadership and teamwork focusing on the discussion of real world problems, in contemplation to develop achievable solutions. Recognizing the distinguished participation in the committees. In order to be eligible for awards, delegates are required to:

• Submit the position paper by the deadline (April 12th, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.), with the exception of special committees. Taking into consideration that it is property formatted, well-written and researched.
• Follow the rules and procedure of the Conduct code, it’s necessary to mention that undiplomatic conduct or comments, not adhering to the dress code, and unpunctuality can proceed with a warning. If the participant persists, further disciplinary action may be taken in accordance to the situation and will make it unlikely for the delegate to be considered for an award.

SPISMUN Award Criteria is divided into 4 important stages to consider.

I- Participation

Participation will be evaluated by the leading debate in a respectful environment, this is followed within the speaker list, moderated and unmoderated caucuses, working papers and resolutions as well as the crises.

*Participating during the simulation pushes the committee for stronger and more effective solutions.

II- Leadership Attributes

Communicating through a diplomatic and effective way to negotiate and inspire. Including consensus-building and problem solving. To encourage its proposals using strategic thinking and action integrating the whole committee.

III- Rhetorical Skills

Rhetorical skills during the debate are considered by demonstrating mastery skills during the simulation related to have strong communication skills, to spread the message of their country’s policy in the accurate terms, as well as in the leadership attributes to persuade other delegates toward their position, validating their arguments, to work together despite the differences for a solution to the presented problem.

IV- Knowledge

Highlighting that the Model UN program is to educate, delegates must contemplate strong information of their country’s policies, this varies depending on the topic and committee. Expecting that the delegates’ sources of information are reliable and verifiable. In-depth knowledge of the topic that is used to inform and work to move along with the debate, proposing creative and innovative solutions including well-developed strategies.

At the conclusion of the conference, Chairs and Co-Chairs will evaluate the debate participation point totals (considering the award criteria) to rank the delegations/secretaries in each individual committee