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Celebration Celebration

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

October 23 - 26, 2025

Best Small Delegation

Miguel Chamorro Crisis Committee (Cuban Missile Crisis); represented John McCone (Kennedy’s Cabinet)

— Honorable Delegate

Amanda Alfonso — Security Council; represented France — Honorable Delegate

Somerset Academy

Miami, FL

November 8 - 9, 2025

Outstanding Delegation

Juan Carlos Terrero— General Assembly (Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking); represented the Ecumenical Council of Constantinople Best Delegate

Mihalis Tsavaris Crisis Committee (Ashes of the Republic –WWII); represented Vietnam Best Delegate

Amanda Alfonso Crisis Committee (The Berlin Fracture); represented Politburo Representative Klaus Ehrenfeld Best Delegate

Samuel Gonzalez Crisis Committee (The Berlin Fracture); represented Commandant Marcel Artaud Outstanding Delegate

Lucas Valdes-Fauli — General Assembly (Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking); represented the International Organization for Migration — Outstanding Delegate

McGill University

Montreal, QC, CAN

November 13 - 16, 2025

Best Small Delegation

Sebastian Paez-Quintero Crisis Committee (SDG 13: 4th

International Conference on Small Island Developing States, May 2024, Antigua); represented Jamaica Best Delegate; Viola Desmond Award for Advocacy

Ian Wolstenholme Specialized Committee (See It Your Way: International Court of Justice The Chilean–Peruvian Maritime Dispute, 2014); represented Maria Teresa Infante Caffi (Chile) Best Delegate; Viola Desmond Award for Advocacy

Jordan Hermida Specialized Committee (A Sticky Situation: Producteurs et productrices acéricoles du Québec (PPAQ) The Maple Syrup Cartel); represented Sofia Martinez Outstanding Delegate

Hialeah Gardens High School

Hialeah Gardens, FL

December 13, 2025

Best Small Delegation

Michael Dominguez Crisis Committee (The Rigged Grammys); represented Bad Bunny Best Delegate

Nicholas Mena Crisis Committee (Containment of the Upside Down); represented Dr. Alexei Best Delegate

Liam Lopez-de la Rua General Assembly (United Nations Industrial Development Organization); represented India Honorable Delegate

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

January 23–25, 2026

Best Small Delegation

Andy Plasencia Crisis Committee (Order of the Phoenix); represented Minerva McGonagall Best Delegate

Lucas Valdes-Fauli General Assembly (SPECPOL); represented Angola Best Delegate

Amanda Alfonso — Crisis Committee (Order of the Phoenix); represented Lydia Fenwick Outstanding Delegate

Eliseo Pinilla-Blanco Historical Crisis Committee (Operation Pedestal: Siege of Malta); represented Mabel Strickland Outstanding Delegate

Gabriel Robaina Specialized Committee (D.A.R.E.); represented William “Billy” Harrow Honorable Delegate

Juan Carlos Terrero Historical Crisis Committee (Blame Game: The Watergate Scandal); represented H.R. Haldeman Honorable Delegate

American University Washington, D.C.

All-Senior Delegation

February 6 - 8, 2026

Best Small Delegation

Matthew Vila — AD-HOC Committee; — Best Delegate and Diplomacy Award

Michael Vila & Ian Wolstenholme — United Nations Security Council; represented Somalia — Best Delegates

Nicolas Valdes Cabinet of Transnistria; played Kokhtareva Viorika Alexandrovna (Chairwoman of the Union of Russian Communities of Pridnestrovie)

Honorable Mention and Diplomacy Award

Somerset Academy

Miami, FL

February 7 - 8, 2026

Delegation of Merit

Lucas Valdes-Fauli Joint Crisis Committee (Strangle of the Silicon Strait); represented Chairman Mark Lui

Best Delegate

Samuel Gonzalez Joint Crisis Committee (PACWARCOM); represented Senator Jonathan Keene

Best Delegate

Mihalis Tsavaris Joint Crisis Committee (PACWARCOM); represented Captain Samuel

Dempsey Honorable Delegate

Barbara Goleman Senior

High School

Miami Lakes, FL

February 7, 2026

Outstanding Delegation

Nicholas Mena Joint Crisis Committee (The Sith Order); represented Commander Gree Best Delegate

Michael Dominguez Joint Crisis Committee (The Jedi Council); represented Aayla Secura Outstanding Delegate

Gustavo Larrazabal Joint Crisis Committee (The Sith Order); represented Seventh Sister Outstanding Delegate

Juan Pablo Grisolia General Assembly (UN Mars Government Council); represented the United Kingdom Outstanding Delegate

Jorge Hernandez General Assembly (UN Mars Government Council); represented India Honorable Delegate

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN

February 20 - 22, 2026

Best Large Delegation

Andres Plasencia AD-HOC Crisis (The Salem Witch Trials); played Ann Putnam Sr. Best Delegate

Mihalis Tsavaris AD-HOC Specialized (National Security Agency); played Elena Park Best Delegate

Gabriel Robaina Specialized Committee (Bretton Woods Conference, 1944); represented the Netherlands Best Delegate

Michael Dominguez — General Assembly (FEMA — Hurricane Katrina, 2005); represented Kathleen Blanco Best Delegate

Eliseo Pinilla-Blanco General Assembly (SOCHUM); represented Kenya Outstanding Delegate

Jordan Hermida Specialized Committee (NCAA Board of Directors); represented Nina King (Duke Representative) Outstanding Delegate

Andres Mejia Historical Crisis (Pan Am Board of Directors); represented Douglas W. Pierce Honorable Delegate

Lucas Valdes-Fauli General Assembly (UNFCCC); represented Chile Honorable Delegate

Manuel Melcon Specialized Committee (NCAA Board of Directors); represented Jennifer Cohen (USC Representative) Honorable Delegate

Miami Dade College Miami, FL

March 7, 2026

Outstanding Large Delegation

Michael Dominguez General Assembly (United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)); represented Bolivia Best Delegate

Nicholas Mena & Liam Lopez-de la Rua General Assembly (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)); represented Bolivia Best Delegates

Nicholas Lopez & Jorge Hernandez General Assembly (United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)); represented Finland Outstanding Delegates

Gustavo Larrazabal & Jagger Mustilier General Assembly (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)); represented Finland Honorable Delegate

Sebastian de Oliveira & Juan Pablo Grisolia General Assembly (United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)); represented Bolivia Honorable Delegate

Javier Cento & Alejandro Rodriguez General Assembly (Using Sports for Sustainable Development); Honorable Delegate

Georgetown University Washington, D.C.

March 29-30, 2026

Best Large Delegation

Gustavo Larrazabal Specialized Committee (AI Want It That Way); represented Ama Walton Best Delegate

Nicholas Kirkpatrick Crisis Committee (#KATHMANDOOM: The Nepalese Youth Movement); represented Yugant Ghimire Best Delegate

Michael Dominguez Joint Crisis Committee (The Cabinet of Venezuela); represented Jorge Rodriguez Best Delegate

Nicholas Mena Joint Crisis Committee (The Cabinet of Guyana); represented Brig. Omar Khan Best Delegate

Jorge Hernandez Specialized Committee (Peking Express); represented Camille de Montigny Outstanding Delegate

Juan Pablo Grisolia United Nations Security Council; represented Robert Anderson Outstanding Delegate

Liam Lopez-de la Rua General Assembly (United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA)); represented Venezuela Verbal Commendation

Delegate Development Awards

These awards recognize delegates at different stages of growth, from those demonstrating the greatest improvement to those emerging as strong and consistent contributors.

Rookie of the Year

Awarded to a first-year delegate who made an immediate impact through effort, growth, and a positive approach to learning, demonstrating strong preparation and increasing confidence in committee.

Breakout Delegate — Middle School

Awarded to a delegate who showed rapid growth in confidence, preparation, and performance, demonstrating the ability to learn, adapt, and succeed at an increasingly high level.

Breakout Delegate — High School

Awarded to a delegate who made a significant impact through preparation, adaptability, and strong performance across multiple conferences, distinguishing themselves as a confident and capable leader in committee.

Most Improved Delegate — Middle School

Awarded to a delegate who demonstrated consistent growth in preparation, confidence, and effectiveness in committee over the course of the season

Most Improved Delegate High School

Awarded to a delegate who showed steady and meaningful improvement through commitment, focus, and increased impact in committee across the season

Rising Delegate Middle School

Awarded to a delegate whose performance took a clear step forward, demonstrating increasing confidence, preparation, and a growing ability to contribute meaningfully in committee

Rising Delegate High School

Awarded to a delegate whose development throughout the season reflects increased confidence, preparation, and leadership, marking them as a growing presence in committee

Delegation Performance Awards

These awards recognize delegates whose performance across the season set the standard for excellence. Based on cumulative results from international, national, and local conferences, they honor those who consistently demonstrated preparation, strategy, and leadership at the highest level.

Best Delegate in Committee —

International Circuit

Awarded to the delegate who demonstrated exceptional performance on the most competitive stage, excelling in preparation, strategy, and execution against top-tier international competition.

Best Delegate in Committee —

National Circuit

Awarded to the delegate who distinguished themselves through strong command of committee, effective collaboration, and consistent excellence across highly competitive national conferences.

Best Delegate in Committee — Local Circuit

Awarded to the delegate who consistently demonstrated leadership, preparation, and the ability to elevate committee performance through thoughtful engagement and a strong diplomatic presence.

Best Delegate in Committee — Middle

School Circuit

Awarded to the delegate who demonstrated outstanding growth, confidence, and leadership while competing at a high level and building a strong foundation for future success.

Jesuit Values Awards

These awards recognize delegates who embody the values at the heart of our program. Inspired by the lives of Jesuit figures known for leadership, service, and commitment to others, they honor those who lead with integrity, support their peers, and contribute to a strong and respectful community.

Matteo Ricci Award for Excellence in Diplomacy

Named for Matteo Ricci, who built bridges across cultures through dialogue and respect, this award honors a delegate who demonstrates exceptional diplomacy, thoughtful communication, and the ability to build consensus.

Francis Xavier Award for Spirit and Leadership

Named for Francis Xavier, this award honors a delegate who brings energy, confidence, and positivity, inspiring and uplifting those around them.

John Berchmans Award for Steadfast Excellence

Named for John Berchmans, this award recognizes a delegate who demonstrates consistent excellence, strong work ethic, and a steady commitment to growth.

Peter Faber Award for Presence and Encouragement

Named for Peter Faber, this award honors a delegate who consistently supports and elevates others through mentorship, encouragement, and leadership.

Jean de Brébeuf Award for Mentorship and Formation

Named for Jean de Brébeuf, this award recognizes a delegate who invests in others, offering guidance, support, and leadership that helps teammates grow and succeed.

United Nations Secretary-General Awards

These awards are named in honor of United Nations SecretariesGeneral leaders who guided the global community through moments of challenge, complexity, and change. They recognize delegates who not only performed at the highest level, but demonstrated the leadership, judgment, and impact that define excellence across our program.

The Kofi Annan Award for Excellence in Global Leadership

Named in honor of Kofi Annan, whose leadership was defined by diplomacy, integrity, and a commitment to global cooperation, this award recognizes a delegate who demonstrates exceptional leadership bringing together diverse perspectives to guide committee toward meaningful outcomes.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Award for Leadership Under Pressure

Named in honor of Dag Hammarskjöld, who led with resolve during moments of global tension, this award recognizes a delegate who demonstrates composure, decisiveness, and strong judgment in high-pressure environments.

The U Thant Award for Excellence in Diplomatic Mediation

Named in honor of U Thant, known for his calm and effective diplomacy, this award recognizes a delegate who excels in mediation building consensus, navigating complexity, and bringing others together through thoughtful negotiation.

The

Ban

Ki-moon Award for Excellence in Global Cooperation

Named in honor of Ban Ki-moon, whose tenure emphasized collaboration and collective action, this award recognizes a delegate who fosters cooperation, encourages inclusive dialogue, and works effectively to unite diverse perspectives in committee.