Different award committees will be observing all sessions and will make selections based student behavior, overall preparation of proposed resolutions, position papers, debating skills, attendance, and overall knowledge.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Through out the conference, any student, advisor or staff can recognize conference participants for displaying one of the four core values of the YMCA (honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility). Participants are recognized in their committees and select nominees are acknowledged before the entire conference. Character Development Awards set the tone for our conference by recognizing the behaviors that produce a culture of cooperative learning.

EXEMPLARY POSITION PAPER / BRIEF
At the conclusion of the conference, one person or team, in the case of the ICJ and ICC, from each committee will be recognized for preparing an exemplary position paper or brief. The position papers and briefs will be evaluated for grammar, ease of reading, and evidence of research, accuracy, and diction.

SUPERIOR COUNTRY AWARD / DISTINGUISHED COUNTRY AWARD
At the conclusion of the conference, one country shall be recognized for its overall skills as a delegation, known as the Superior Country Award. In addition, two other countries shall receive Distinguished Country Awards. To be eligible for these awards, all members of the country must demonstrate knowledge of country policy, accuracy, and excellence in the preparation and required submission of all documents.

OUTSTANDING DELEGATION/ PREMIER DELEGATION AWARDS
At the conclusion of the conference, one delegation shall be recognized as Premier Delegation for its prompt delivery of all program forms, close adherence to all program rules, and exemplary preparation & performance of its students. All delegations that meet all program deadlines and adhere to all program rules will be recognized as Outstanding Delegation.

OUTSTANDING 1ST YEAR DELEGATE AWARD
The purpose of this award is to recognize the most outstanding 1st year delegates at the conference. The award is focused on recognizing all-around exemplary performance as a leader, statesman, and delegate. One Outstanding 1st Year Delegate award is provided for each committee.

PREMIER DIPLOMAT AWARD
The purpose of this award is to recognize the most outstanding delegates at the conference. The award is focused on recognizing all-around exemplary performance as a leader, statesman, and delegate. To be eligible for this award the delegate must demonstrate debate and public speaking skills, evidence of statesmanship both inside and outside of chambers, maturity of character, poise under pressure, courtesy to fellow delegates, advisors, and guests, willingness to negotiate with adversaries, and accurately representing his / her assigned country. One Premier Diplomat award is provided for each committee (Note: Elected officials are not eligible for this award.)

NATIONAL AFFAIRS DELEGATES
Twenty-five delegates and twenty alternates shall be selected to represent our program at the annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA). CONA is a week long conference held in Black Mountain, NC during the first week of July for representative students from approximately 38 state YMCA Youth and Government programs. CONA is focused on the development of individual and team leadership through the increased awareness of national and international concerns and interests. Delegates must display exemplary skills in diplomacy and performance in debate. National Affair awardees are generally well-rounded, courteous individuals willing to assist their fellow delegates while exhibiting strong debate, speaking, and research skills.