Delegate Expectations & Awards

All delegates are expected to...​

• Prepare for the conference by researching their respective country and topic and write a position paper.

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Dress Code (listed below).

• Listen to and follow any instructions from conference staff.

• Actively participate in the committee’s debate, including but not limited to making speeches, caucusing, proposing resolutions and amendments, and voting.

• Listen attentively and respectively during Opening and Closing ceremonies.

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Individual & Delegation Awards​

To be considered for an award, delegates must submit a position paper over at least one of their committee topics.​ More details regarding award criteria can be found on your committee's background guides.

• Best Delegate : to one delegate who demonstrates excellence in representation and performance in a single committee. This is the highest award offered in every committee.

• Outstanding Delegate: to one who demonstrates outstanding and notable performance in committee.

• Honorable Delegate: to acknowledge two delegates in each committee deserving of recognition for their performance.

• Best Position Paper: to one delegate in each committee that writes the best position paper, as judged by the Dias of that committee according to the criteria described in the position paper instructions; this delegate must write a position paper of at least two pages that cover both committee topics. 

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Code of Conduct

​PWMUN I secretariat will strictly enforce the following code of conduct at conference:​

• School Badges: For security purposes, school badges must be kept visible at all times by both delegates and faculty members.

• Electronics: Delegates are permitted to use laptops during caucuses strictly for the purpose of crafting working papers/draft resolutions.

• Pre-written Resolutions: PWMUN I strives to promote an environment that fosters diplomacy and negotiation in all committees. With this in mind, delegates are not permitted to bring pre-written resolutions of any kind to the conference.

• Notes: Note passing will be permitted in committees at the discretion of the dais and may be suspended at any time. Notes must be professional and pertinent to the topic.

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Dress Code​

All delegates at PWMUN must adhere to the following dress code: ​

• Suits: A suit always looks professional and is the best option.

• Shirts & Tops: Gentlemen must wear a collared button-down shirt that is tucked in at all times. Ties are always recommended. Ladies may wear a blouse, sweater or button down shirt. T-shirts are not permitted.

• Pants & Bottoms: Slacks and suit pants are acceptable, preferable in dark colors. Ladies, skirts are appropriate.

• Shoes: Gentlemen should wear dress shoes. Ladies may wear closed toed heels or dress flats.

• Hair: Keep hair looking professional at all times.