SMC 2026 Awards Policy
All decisions regarding awards will be final. The SMC Secretariat reserves the right to amend, withhold or withdraw awards.
Grounds for disqualification from awards include, but are not limited to:
- Academic dishonesty (ie. plagiarism, use of generative AI)
- Inappropriate behaviour or harassment
- Not meeting the participation requirement.
The awards will be as follows:
- Best Representative
- Outstanding Representative
- Honourable Mention
- Best Position Paper
Awards Criteria
Representatives need to demonstrate the following:
- Active and sensible contribution to discussions
- Ability to introduce new and feasible ideas
- Articulate and confident presentation of ideas
- Consensus-building and diplomacy
- Familiarity with Rules of Procedure
Position Paper Awards Criteria
Position papers need to demonstrate the following:
- Adherence to the specifications listed (available here)
- Alignment in terms of position with actual ministry or statutory board assigned
- Clear writing
- Creative and feasible solutions
- Depth of analysis and well-elaborated ideas
- Well-researched and substantiated points
