Awards
The Tracey Lee Award
Named after Tracey Lee, the founder of VYMUN, this special award celebrates the spirit of stepping out of comfort zones and finding one’s voice. At VYMUN 2025, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in a conference-wide speech contest; as part of this event, delegates will choose to respond to one of two prompts released at the opening ceremony and submit a short speech script by the following night. Two winners will be selected by the secretariat and given the opportunity to deliver a brief, impactful speech at the closing ceremony. The sign-up link will be provided during the opening ceremony.
Committee Awards
The following awards are presented within each committee to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements. In larger committees, multiple recipients may be chosen for each award. All awards are selected by the dais and serve as markers of distinction rather than definitive measures of success. They aim to encourage growth, celebrate leadership, and highlight exceptional effort throughout the conference. To be eligible for committee awards, delegates must submit a position paper following the guidelines detailed in the VYMUN 2025 position paper guide.
The Kofi Annan Best Delegate Award
This award will be presented to a delegate who exemplifies admirational leadership, resilience, and optimism in navigating complex global issues. This delegate inspires through thoughtful problem-solving, diplomatic solutions, and the ability to unite others behind clear and effective solutions, always maintaining a positive and cooperative spirit.
The Bertha von Suttner Outstanding Delegate Award
This award will be presented to the delegate who demonstrates remarkable creativity and precision in both planning and execution. Their ideas are innovative yet practical, and they communicate and negotiate with confidence to turn visionary concepts into actionable outcomes.
Eunice Newton Foote Honourable Mention Award
This award will be presented to a delegate—whether new or experienced—who demonstrated remarkable personal growth throughout the committee. Stepping beyond their comfort zone, they voice their perspectives, even when unpopular, and make meaningful contributions to the debate. Through persistent advocacy and open-minded collaboration, this delegate helps enrich both the inclusivity and overall quality of the committee’s discussions.
The John Humphrey Best Position Paper Award
This award will be presented to the delegate who demonstrates remarkable creativity and precision in both planning and execution. Their position paper details creative solutions and demonstrates comprehensive research beyond the provided backgrounder.