Best Delegate Model United Nations

2025-2026 North American College All-Star MUN Team

Pen — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:19 +0000

Purpose: The purpose of the North American Collegiate Model UN All-Star Team is to recognize exemplary individuals in the college MUN community who have made a difference inside and outside of committee. These sometimes represent but are not necessarily limited to just the best delegates or award winners; conferences already determine those accolades. Rather, the College MUN All-Star Team should be representative of the best and most respected leaders in the community. They are diplomatic and skilled in committee, help strengthen the relationships between schools, provide thoughtful leadership, and make the Model UN experience better for everyone.

Process: College students who participated in at least one college Model United Nations conference in North America were eligible to submit one nomination form of up to seven students on the college circuit. Because of the All-Star Team’s emphasis on community, students were only allowed to nominate up to two delegates from their own school and were not allowed to nominate themselves. Each nominated name received one vote. Ballots were manually edited for spelling inconsistencies and manually checked for validity. Delegates receiving the top number of votes were given All-Star team honors divided into three tiers that reflect the percentage of votes received.

Thank you to all the individuals who contributed biographies, and thanks to everyone on the circuit for participating in recognizing their peers for leadership in the community! This year’s biographers represented some of the top delegates on the circuit that were friends, teammates, and competitors of All-Star Team members.

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All names are in alphabetical order by first name within each tier.

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (FIRST TEAM)

Ali Saab

Fordham University

It is almost impossible to describe Ali Saab. If you’re on the circuit, you likely have encountered him; either wearing his baby blue suit, or drooling over Tim Lu. While most know of Ali, it is genuinely a privilege to really know him. His 34-point season featured gavels in a Crisis, Double-Del GA, and GADHOC. Ali joined FUMUN in his junior year, and even after joining late, he managed to break nearly every single record this team had. He set the bar for all-time points at 50 and has repeatedly shown his true love for this group. Most admirable about him is not the amount of awards he has – or the amount of friends he made – but the genuine commitment he has to Fordham. Even with a lot on his plate (Did you hear he works for CM Feliz?) he always managed to keep the team united and cultivated a welcoming environment.

As treasurer, Ali managed to keep the team afloat when our budget was cut in half. As VP, he went above and beyond to make sure our delegates were comfortable and most importantly: having fun. As head delegate, he led the team to Outstanding and Best Large. It’s undeniable that without Ali, FUMUN wouldn’t have done as well as it did. Despite all the adversity imposed on him, he kept true to his essence and took care of every person on our gen-board and executive-board. His mentality of “Job’s not finished” will forever be a motto of FUMUN. On behalf of the whole FUMUN team, and the circuit, we would like to say how incredibly proud we are of him. FUMUN will never feel the same without Ali; He represented the backbone of leadership and kindness, and everyone that knows him can attest to it. Once again, thank you Ali Saab, for making FUMUN what it is today.

Lastly, Ali would like to shoutout some special FUMUN members that made his MUN experience fantastic and kept him competing on the circuit: Nini Dias(she made him put her name first), Mary Hannah (attached at the hip!), Shane, Ryan, Grace, Aaryan, Courtney, Strider, and last but certainly not least the FUMUN GOAT Connor.

Caroline Dupas

Georgetown University

If you know Model UN, you know Caroline Dupas. Earning 11 gavels in only three years, Caroline has cemented herself as a circuit legend before even beginning her upcoming Head Delegate tenure. Her unmistakable performances in unmods and on Q&A—in her Saturday red dress, of course—have helped bring GUMUN to its ____ since the pandemic. As both Director of Finance and Training this past year, Caroline helped build GUMUN’s largest and most successful newcomer class, sending them to 13 conferences and bringing home 8 delegation awards. She also served as Secretary-General of NCSC, overseeing some of the most talked-about committees in recent memory, including the 24-hour GADHOC, Joint-GA U.S. Senate, and CIA. She is excited to chair NCSC’s first SPADHOC next year, which is sure to be uneventful. But the impression the circuit has of Caroline is vastly different from GUMUN’s. Standing at a wildly intimidating 5 ‘2 ¾, Caroline is GUMUN’s resident Victorian child and the reason we are all forced to eat Panera mac and cheese after every conference. Her obsession with Model UN is second only to her obsessions with Lana Del Rey, NLE Choppa, and Parvati from Survivor, who has inspired the way she competes. Whether she’s coaching all the GA dels or answering hypothetical scenarios at 4 AM, our “GUMOM” is there through thick and thin. We are so excited to watch her take the club to new heights next year as both Head Delegate and GIRA Chief Operating Officer—we love you!

Deepti Pillai

George Washington University

Deepti served as this year’s Assistant Head Delegate, and she made every second of it count. As a strong GA delegate, she achieved remarkable success in an incredibly short amount of time, earning gavels and awards in a variety of committees in just her second year on the team, a testament to how quickly she mastered the art of Model UN. What makes Deepti stand out isn’t just her performance in committee, but the way she carries herself as a leader: tenacious, approachable, and genuinely invested in the people around her. She handles several other clubs and commitments on campus and still manages to show dedication. Her ability to make friends as effortlessly as she makes strong policy arguments is a rare gift, and her teammates have been all the better for it. The team adores her, and it’s not hard to see why.

Evelyn Richardson

George Washington University

If Evelyn wasn’t busy training for marathons, she was busy gaveling and sweeping awards in advanced crisis committees as one of GW’s Assistant Head Delegates, and somehow, she made both look easy. Evelyn has been an incredible presence on the team, dedicating her time to training the next generation of delegates and helping cadets find their footing in the world of MUN, all while only being in her second year herself. The energy and generosity she brings to mentorship is matched only by her performance in committee. And if that wasn’t enough, in her spare time she’s out here carrying people in Korean too, a true triple threat. Evelyn is the kind of delegate who makes everyone around her better, and the team is lucky to have her.

Faith Farley

George Washington University

If you found yourself in a UNSC this past year then odds are you competed with Faith Farley, who has been stuck in UNSC jail for years but is finally free since she graduated (thank god). Throughout these past 4 years she has dominated the circuit, attending 31 conferences (yes she had no life) and earning 12 gavels and countless other awards. Faith is passionate, someone who cares deeply about the success of the team, serving as Head Delegate for a second time during her Senior year to ensure the team thrived, all of which came to fruition as she led the team to earn the most points in years. A force in UNSC and ADHOC committees alike, Faith has shaped the way delegates approach debate, negotiate directives, and build alliances, making friends across the circuit in the process. Though she may be intimidating in committee. GWMUN and the entire circuit truly provided her with friends that she will always be grateful for. A college experience defined by MUN, while lame to some, provided her with countless memories she will carry for years to come. Faith has shaped the next generation of GWMUN, and cannot wait to see what the team does now that she’s departed. Her name has become synonymous with excellence in GWMUN, and her legacy will be felt in every committee room the team walks into for years to come. Faith graduated this year, yes, YOU all can breathe that sigh of relief, and she is going to be dearly, dearly missed by the team.

Jane Morrison

University of Southern California

The 2026 President of the MUNSC team, Jane Morrison is a powerhouse in all aspects. Not only has she gaveled in both GA and Crisis, but she’s awarded on both coasts while continuing to forefront kindness and empathy. The team under Jane’s leadership has continued to grow as she’s prioritized team culture and cohesion, while also emphasizing training and skill-building. Whether accompanying the team to the Grove, on matcha runs, or one-too-many trips to the Cheesecake Factory, Jane has been a big sister to every single member of the team. MUNSC will only continue to grow under Jane, and the team is so lucky to have her! Fight On!

Josh Furman

New York University

Josh “Big Dawg” Furman is one of the backbones of NYUMUN’s team. Graduating this year, he majored in Politics and will continue to be in NYC working in local Politics. From the 24 hour committee he participated in at MUNE, the Adhoc at HopMUNC, and the Babington Cipher Crisis at ChoMUN, Josh has competed and awarded at some of the most unique committees on the circuit. He is a force of nature as a delegate and the team will miss him greatly. At NYUMUN he served this year as a deputy head delegate and consistently went above and beyond with his dedication and effort to the team.

He’s also more importantly one of the kindest people anyone on the team has ever had the pleasure of knowing. Those who have met Josh know that he is reliable, generous, and always a friend you can count on listening to you in times of stress. We at NYU want to say thank you Josh for your guidance, your leadership, and your willingness to store our MUN props for indefinite periods of time. We know that you’re going to kill it wherever you go.

Lillian Espeland

New York University

NYUMUN’s fearless leader and President Lilly Espeland is graduating this year after 3 years on the team, and we are so incredibly sad to see her go. During her time on the team, Lilly has proven to be one of the most incredible people that we’ve all known— she is wickedly smart, kind, and absolutely outrageously funny. Known for her ability to triple-stack conferences without ever running out of steam, Lilly is a hoot and a holler in the best way, and shows that wherever she competes. Conference weekend you can always count on her, whether that’s giving you serious advice about your crisis arc or using her magical ginger leprechaun powers to dance a jig around your bracelet to imbue it with luck.

At NYU, Lilly majored in Politics with a minor in Spanish, and served as a deputy head delegate, USG of Logistics, and Model UN President. She is a leader on campus and in her community and we are all so excited to see her impact on the world.

Madelin Abellera

University of California, Los Angeles

If you asked the UCLA MUN team if Madeline was their favorite head del, they would respond “Oui.” If you asked the team whose lives Madeline has made better, they would all point broadly at each other and say a resounding “we.”

The GA GOAT herself, Madeline Abellera is a rising senior at UCLA, majoring in Political Science but mainly spending her time in some single del GA rather than in class. As Director of Training this year, Madeline had the most points on the team, three gavels, and so on and so on, but what makes Madeline the goat that she is is not the awards (although those help), but the personality she brings to the circuit. From GADHOCs to GADHOCs to single del GA to GADHOCS, Madeline may not have a wide variety of committees she competes in, but regardless of where she ends up, everyone sees both her talent and warm personality. She will always be there to talk about her AI startup, or why Walnut Creek is such a great city, or give you a song recommendation, and the UCLA MUN team would not be even remotely the same without her. We have the utmost faith that she will be a brilliant President next year, and lead our team to glory, and at least some of our graduating seniors will miss competing with her.

Mathilde Hebras

University of California, Los Angeles

So nice at MUN, they had to give her all stars twice! Mathilde is an integral part of the UCLA team, serving as both our Director of Operations as well as a dedicated participant in the many, many crisis committees she has done in the last three years. Mathilde makes her presence felt in every committee she walks in, either through wearing a fire fit, giving some fire hooks, or having some ridiculous directive title. Mathilde has shown her love for the club wholeheartedly over the past three years, and the club will not even remotely be the same without her. As she goes to the farm upstate, doing big important law things, reviewing coffee shops, and endlessly updating her Goodreads, the circuit will miss the girl from UCLA with a love for France almost as big as her love for Model UN.

Michelle Giovinazzo

Georgetown University

Michelle Giovinazzo needs no introduction. If you’ve competed in a crisis ad hoc, you’ve probably encountered her crazy crisis arcs, unmatched bloc leading, and addiction to bubble tea. This year she competed in ten cradhocs (and one UNSC!) and had a blast starring in a McMovie, solving mysteries, and most importantly: embodying The Noid. She’s proven herself in the toughest committees and earned nine gavels.

But her biggest contribution to GUMUN comes not as a competitor (and certainly not with her playlist) but as our one and only supreme dictator this year. Stepping into the role as the first junior in recent memory, she went above and beyond. Under her leadership, GUMUN attended 3 more conferences, saw a record number of individual awards, and achieved its best competitive year since online MUN. Though she is ending her tenure as head del, we are so excited that she’s staying on in everyone’s favorite role: HR! But regardless of the positions she holds, Michelle will always support the team — that is, when she’s not rewatching Suits or The Hunger Games, trying to convince people that THIS is the Bills’ year, or of course playing Clocktower. As the year comes to a close, she really did bring honor to us all. Thank you and lots of love!

Rory Miller

University of California, Berkeley

If you’ve spent any time on the crisis circuit this year, you’ve probably already crossed paths with Rory Miller. A second-year Political Science and French student, Rory served the team this past year as one of UCBMUN’s head delegates, leading the team to success at NCSC, McMUN, and ChoMUN. Blazing into various kinds of crisis committees, Rory has made herself a force to be reckoned with. In her freshman year, she secured two gavels at her second and third conferences, and made a name for herself on the circuit and the UCBMUN team. This year, she went even further, completing the full EGOT and achieving each award possible for a delegate to get in competition. What makes Rory special is her incredible drive; she is one of few to try every flavor of advanced crisis committees offered on the circuit, and is always up for a challenge. Whether she’s navigating the intrigue of a regency-era court or a new circuit Adhoc, her arcs are sharp, her writing is inventive, and her command of the room is unparalleled. More than that, she is incredibly compassionate, a quality that often defines her greatest moments in committee and the support of other people in the room. Next year, Rory will be serving as the team’s External Vice President and will oversee travel for UCBMUN during the 26-27 academic school year. With two more years ahead of her and an EGOT already on the shelf, UCBMUN can’t wait to see what she does next!

Sabeeh Mirza

University of Southern California

If you’ve spent any time on the competitive circuit in the past few years, you already know Sabeeh Mirza, and if you don’t, you’ve almost certainly felt his presence. A third-year Political Economy major with a minor in Business Law, Sabeeh served as President of USC Model United Nations (MUNSC) and left behind a legacy that the circuit won’t soon forget: he is now the most decorated delegate in the history of MUNSC, holding both a crisis and an ad-hoc gavel — a duality that speaks volumes about his range, his tenacity, and frankly, his drama. What makes him truly special, beyond the gavels and the record books, is that Sabeeh always shows up. He’s the kind of guy who excuses himself mid-committee session to go be sick in the restroom and walks back in five minutes later with his infectious smile already back on, ready to give a killer mod. As he graduates, Sabeeh leaves behind a team he helped build, a record no one has touched, and a standard that will push every MUNSC delegate who comes after him to rise to meet it. He is without question a legend and advocate to all.

Timothy Lu

University of Chicago

Timothy “Wilcox Schwab” Lu. President of Team. The man, the myth, legend. The greatest aura farmer of all time. Featured more on other team’s model UN memorabilia than ours (looking at you UCB and UNC). There are few people who are as well-known, well-loved, and as, well, amazing at MUN as Timothy “The Goat” Lu. If you have been in committee with Timothy “QnA” Lu, you’d know if you heard people chanting his name, confessing their love to him, or heard probably the best QnA of your life. Timothy “GADHOC” Lu has been an absolute force this year on the circuit,

But Timothy “Family” Lu is more than just an amazing competitor. He carries the heart and soul of this team. As Team President, he led this team with whimsy. Remember him not for his records, but for the skips through the hallways, his t-shirt with his girlfriend’s face on it, and the craziest circuit bromances there ever were. Timothy “Retired” Lu will be leaving us soon to be unemployed for two years before going to law school, and he will be greatly missed. Without you, we might never win MUNlympics long jump ever again. Goodbye, sweet prince.

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (SECOND TEAM)

Anton Stover

University of California, Los Angeles

Whether you compete in GA, crisis, or spec, you’ve probably encountered Anton Stover at least once in your life. That’s because Anton’s done it all: even though he says he’s a GA head del, his ROP mastery and slightly concerning amount of MUN knowledge has enabled him to excel in any committee. As the President of Model UN at UCLA, Anton has shepherded the team into a new era of greatness; ask him about our points or revenue numbers and he’ll be happy to pull up a variety of spreadsheets detailing everything you could possibly want to know. Before he was President, Anton was a BruinMUN USG and our Director of External (which is maybe where he peaked), and it’s safe to say that he’s truly been the backbone of this club over the past four years. Outside of MUN, Anton is a pre-law history major (ask him about former US Attorney General William Wirt) and is a big fan of watching esoteric movies, listening to all the music under the sun, and making espresso martinis. While we are not entirely convinced Anton will fully free himself from this activity, and while we lament that the average height on the circuit is about to be way shorter, we thank him for his dedication to UCLA MUN and wish him a happy retirement.

Colin Morrill

Florida State University

During his time in collegiate Model United Nations, Colin Morrill became everyone’s circuit friend. Four years later, he leaves the circuit as one of Florida State University’s most well-rounded delegates, dedicated mentors, and accomplished competitors.

On the circuit, you likely know Colin for his effortless unmod presence, theatrical bits in Dominican Spanish, or signature navy suit/black turtleneck at closing ceremonies. His impressive resume––including everything from Head Delegate and Assistant Director of Programming to Crisis Director and Secretary General––is punctuated by his 11 gavels, 63 individual points, and 3.3 all-time ratio. Outside of the committee room, however, is where Colin’s legacy really shines. As anyone on the FSU Model UN team knows, Colin is the type of person who doesn’t need a title to be a leader. From airport all-nighters and post-committee food tours to late-night prep sessions and family dinners, Colin’s infectious optimism and passion for community have left a lasting impact on the Program. Four years later, Colin has set a standard for competitive excellence, dedicated mentorship, and elegant kindness that is truly once-in-a-generation.

This past May, Colin swapped the gavels for a cap and gown, and graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors in International Affairs. Whether you’re crying or breathing a sigh of relief, Colin’s departure from Model UN is one that will be felt across the circuit and FSU World Affairs Program.

Although he may not be in Tallahassee or FSU anymore, he is always with the Seminoles and the FSU World Affairs Program. Colin, thank you for showing us what it means to be an FSU Delegate and a friend to all. Good luck in all of your post-graduate endeavors, and Go Noles!

Elliot Rose

University of Miami

Elliot Rose is a rising senior from Orlando, studying Public Health and Ecosystem Science/Policy. After starting his MUN career in crisis committees, and spending most of that time in ad-hocs, he spent the majority of the 2025-2026 season doing anything but crisis. From double-del GAs to specialized committees, Elliot has become UMiami’s swiss army knife, awarding in virtually every style the circuit has to offer.

Elliot, alongside his amazing co-president Diego, also led the team to UMiami’s highest point total on the year in club history, along with multiple team bests at conferences throughout the year. He credits all of the team’s achievements to his white-girl music showcases, his different arrays of silly neckties(shoutout bicycle tie), and his self-proclaimed legendary gold chain.

Next year, the long-haired UMiami Del is pursuing his master’s in public health as a part of the 4+1 program along with climate based public health research in South Florida. Despite this you can expect to see Elliot on the circuit for one last year both as a delegate (who knows what committee style) and as Secretary-General of 305MUN IV (which you all should attend).

Hadia Karzai

University of California, Los Angeles

You can’t compete on the crisis circuit without hearing tales of the legendary Hadia Karzai. From JCCs to Minecraft committees to the most advanced Ad Hocs out there, Hadia’s conquered it all. Her creative backroom arcs and verifiable frontroom aura are what sets her apart as a delegate, but it’s perhaps her humor, kindness, and fashion sense that make her so memorable and beloved. Seriously, her sweater, baggy jeans, and Doc Martens combo puts the rest of us WBA-wearing normies to shame. Hadia is UCLA’s crisis head del, and over her three years on the team she’s also staffed and CD-ed a variety of committees (shoutout LAMUN XXI Ad Hoc). MUN at UCLA wouldn’t be the same without her energy and her commitment to training and advising the entire crisis team, which she somehow does on top of being an RA and working at a law firm. When Hadia isn’t doing MUN, she’s probably playing Roblox with her own teammates, listening to Ninajirachi and Underscores, hanging out with her cat (named Echo), or attending various niche concerts. Her fellow head dels have a lot more they could say about Hadia but they’ll tell her themselves in person, since they all hang out with each other basically every night anyways.

Irine Raju

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Irine Maria Raju is an elite Model UN enthusiast, recognized as one of the top circuit prospects in the nation. Raised in Cary, North Carolina, she made a name for herself as a standout, consensus five-star recruit before committing to compete at the University of North Carolina. Irine spent this year as head delegate of CarolinaMUN, setting records as her team’s most frequent gaveler, scariest driver, and everyone’s favorite cheerleader. Excellent in any committee she gets placed in, CradHocs hate to see her coming. Irine is known as a woman who wears many hats, both figuratively and literally.

Maddie Ando

Fordham University

Madeleine “Maddie” Ando is a rising senior at Fordham University who managed to become one of the most decorated delegates on the team in only two years on circuit. After joining Model UN during her sophomore year, and with no prior experience, Maddie quickly established herself as a force in crisis and specs alike. In just two years, she accumulated the most gavels on the team and finished as the team’s second-highest scorer overall. Known for her colorful suits, relentless enthusiasm, and immediate demand for a celebratory high five after a successful directive, Maddie approaches committee with equal parts strategy, chaos, and whimsy. Whether navigating obscure historical power struggles, crafting ambitious crisis arcs, or turning a room full of delegates into reluctant co-conspirators, she thrives in the fast-paced unpredictability that makes MUN so addictive.

Beyond individual accolades, Maddie helped lead Fordham through a fiercely competitive comeback season as President, navigating a year with roughly half the team’s usual funding and an almost entirely new roster, and somehow making it work. Known affectionately as the “mom of the team,” she combines mentorship, ambition, and an uncanny ability to keep things running, whether that means preparing new delegates for their first committee or holding the delegation together through the controlled chaos of conference weekends. Her leadership proves that success in Model UN is about more than awards alone: it is about building a culture where people grow, compete, and occasionally survive on caffeine, whimsy, and well-timed directives.

The FUMUN team is incredibly proud of Maddie and all she has accomplished. In just two years, she has not only built one of the strongest competitive records in team history, but helped shape the culture, resilience, and comeback story of Fordham Model UN.

Michael Tsegaye

Boston University

Michael Tsegaye is the joyous leader for MUN@BU that can be seen everywhere froml booking all sorts of travel for the team, or becoming BU Student Government President. Beyond travelling Michael is a 2-time USG for BarMUN, which makes waves each and every year! Over the past year you could catch Michael in all sorts of committees throughout the circuit from the occasional crisis committee (certainly if it’s about Ethiopia), to a Spec, or a GA. Michael can truly do it all and still run weekly MUN meetings on the side. Everyone is so proud of your leadership with MUN@BU and all of your future endeavours.

Michelle McLeod

University of Georgia

Nini Dias

Fordham University

Did you know she’s from Brazil? Hailing from Belo Horizonte, Nini Dias is a rising senior from Fordham. She joined in Fall 2024, a precious addition that helped push the team to its first ever top-ten ranking. Nini served as Director of Operations this past year, which really means she is a WIZARD at buying travel tickets. Her efforts were paramount to helping FUMUN attend an equal number of conferences as last fall, with half the budget. Her role in Operations helped build this team’s backbone, but really, it was her presence as a role model. Nini opened her closet for delegates who needed some WBA, and the circle for everyone to share feedback.

Nini competed at ten conferences this year. This marked the first time in FUMUN history that a delegate awarded at the top four highest ranked conferences, doing it in a single season. And she found out she was going to HNMUN the week of! From flawless presentations (Chuzzentation), innovative clause ideas, to stellar Q&A, Nini has made a name for herself on this circuit. She is known on the team as the best double-del GA delegate by far because she is so easy to work and spend a weekend with (and she’s obviously cracked.)

Beyond just her abilities as a delegate, it is who Nini is as a person which changed this team for the better. Nini was the bridge between the Gen-Board and E-Board, helping cultivate one of the most easygoing vibes on the circuit. Her yapping skills came in very, very handy! Her awards are remarkably impressive, but in a year with FOUR returning Gen-Board members and the rest of the team being first-years, Nini helped keep FUMUN feeling like a family. From taking the time to send every single person in our delegation a candy gram at conferences, to initiating our “F-U” chant at closings, or individually debriefing with each of us at del-dinner: those actions are a testament to Nini’s character. She is dedicated to caring and uplifting every member of FUMUN, no matter the time or the place. For this 2026-2027 season, we are ecstatic to have Nini serving as our Vice President. She is beyond deserving of this title, and more importantly bears the title of “favorite E-board member.” FUMUN is overwhelmingly proud of Nini, and cannot wait to see how far she takes this team!

Osei Allen

University of Miami

Four years, sixteen conferences, and 100+ song lyric speech hooks later, graduating senior Osei Allen feels blessed to have finally crossed the finish line of the stress-inducing yet seriously unserious activity he has come to cherish: collegiate Model United Nations. Whether it involved an arc centered around Jamaican food trucks selling “Rasta Pasta,” directives based on Migos’ hit song “Stir Fry,” or spearheading a draft resolution based on Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie’s “We are the World,” Osei’s gameplan has always been simple: find some way to involve his homeland of Jamaica, his desire for tasty food, or his love of iconic songs in any committee he stepped into. Although Osei competed (and awarded) in each primary committee style the circuit offered, he found his true love in the specialized ad-hocs, which he regards as the greatest committee style known to man.

Upon reflection over his second and final All-Star selection, Osei gives thanks to former co-head del Gio Garcia for lifting our 2024-25 team’s energy and success to heights we never thought possible, 2025-26 head dels Diego Balda and Elliot Rose for surpassing those heights, and incoming 2026-27 head dels Giancarlo Lopez and Emma Best for the upward trajectory they are sure to bring our beloved Miami Model United Nations team to. Now that Osei is officially retired from the circuit, he is prepared to face a rude awakening from the real world as he applies to law school this coming fall.

Rishit Pradhan

University of California, Berkeley

Even if you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you will still know Rishit Pradhan. This year, he picked up gavels at TrojanMUN, UPMUNC, McMUN, and NYUMUNC. Rishit consistently gavelled at every conference he went to, ending it off at LAMUN where he received a diplomatic commendation. He ended off the season with a bang, where he hosted the legendary 434 party at LAMUN 2026. From his eye-catching speaking style and ability to lead

Advanced Crisis Committees, Rishit’s style of debate will be remembered across the Circuit. Members of UCBMUN know him as the one who got his Tesla stuck in retreat and the previous Internal Vice President for UCBMUN. When he’s not competing Rishit could be seen chairing BearMUN’s Roblox Committee or jumping in a pool while CD’ing UCBMUN’s Tsar Nicholas Council Committee. We wish you the best Rishit, and thank you for being the best delegate the circuit has ever seen or ever will see.

Rose Cioffi

McGill University

Rose Cioffi is the fearless head delegate of the McGill 2025-2026 Delegation Team. Originally from Ossington, NY, this year Rose will be graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science. Known not so much for her theatrics, she is a talented, straight forward GA delegate who excels in her content and strategy. From joining the delegation team in her second year at McGill, Rose served as the Director of GA in her third year before serving as the Head Delegate in her fourth year. Upon becoming Head Delegate, Rose led the team by example, competing in 5/9 conferences that McGill travelled to– 4/5 of which were GADHOCs. By constantly pushing herself competitively and emotionally, Rose has redefined the experience of Model UN for the team. Whether it be over a bloc cig or an iced vanilla latte, talking with Rose in any capacity is revealing of both her strong-willed character and her unwavering love of the game. She has been invaluable this past year, exuding a calm leadership style that met challenges with grace and dignity.

Ryan Slage

Florida State University

Ryan Slage graduated from Florida State University this spring after serving as one of the team’s Leadership Team members, and it’s a pretty safe bet to say that the Model UN team at FSU would not be what it is without Ryan.

Throughout his four years on the team, he has imbued so much energy and joy into everything that he does. As a delegate, Ryan has used MUN as an opportunity to flex his creativity by doing every Ad-Hoc committee he can get his hands on. From turning the world into a fishbowl to inventing the telephone, each arc is executed with a series of clever puns and intricate plans, earning him a whopping 3.6 ratio and 5 gavels over the course of his career. He also had the ability to direct 2 crisis committees during both NoleMUN IV, and NoleMUN V, simultaneously putting his delegates in literal trenches (and the USG of committees in a mental one) by writing a 54-page background guide. At conferences, you can see him put his Marching Chiefs knowledge to use by rehearsing the fight song with the team before closing ceremonies and as a member of Leadership; constantly answering texts about prep; andpassing on his tips and tricks to anybody who will listen. He’s made sure that the team has a great time at each and every conference by purposefully making itineraries that have the most niche food spots in the city, even when he isn’t traveling there. Finally, as a member of this team and the MUN circuit, Ryan has made it his mission to be kind and to prioritize connecting with others, which has served the team more than his individual track record (which is still impressive) ever could. He’s demonstrated what it looks like to win and lose with grace, and embodies the best qualities of this activity by continuing to smile through everything.

As he starts the next chapter of his life by doing his Masters at FSU with the Department of Urban and Regional planning, we wish him the best and hope that he will continue to drive people to Cookout for more family dinners!

Tom Inouye

Claremont McKenna College

Since his freshman year, Tom Inouye has competed in 22 conferences (and gavelled 11 times). Most impressive, however, is the fact that Tom has been one of the most competitively successful delegates over the last four years, yet has no enemies. This year, Tom led CMC at 8 conferences and came away with 5 gavels. An Ad-Hoc demon, Tom is known for his flawless speeches, humor, and creativity. Balancing competitive success and being a good person doesn’t always go hand-in-hand in Model UN, but Tom has mastered it. As President of CMCMUN, Tom created an amazing team culture and led us to multiple team awards while showing the team what it means to truly master an activity. Tom is also an inspiration outside of MUN, as a researcher (Best Thesis in Intl. Security), founding journal Editor, and mentor. Tom recently received a prestigious fellowship to work for Amnesty International, and we look forward to seeing him continue to lead and inspire through impactful work. CMCMUN will miss you so much, Tom!

William Foster

University of Chicago

Will Foster is many things. Director of Team. Patriarch of the UChicago Bradfords. The greatest MUN stat analyst of all time. Crisis sigma. But above all, Will has been a mentor and friend to each and every member of Team. From leading crisis training to serving as head delegate for seven conferences, Team would not have been possible this year without Will.

Whether chairing the ChoMUN JCC or carrying us at pub trivia, Will is the embodiment of commitment and the very essence of creativity. The progenitor of an unestimable number of arc ideas and a lover of MUNyball. Both in and out of committee, he was a man of ideas, class, cocktails, and classy cocktails.

So we end this the same way Will ended some of his best senior speeches. We have hope for the future—a future where Will lobbies in DC just as well as he lobbied for us. Politicians aren’t ready for a man with such an excellent mustache and even better integrity. We couldn’t be prouder of how much you’ve grown and the things that you Will do, Will Foster.

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (THIRD TEAM)

Aidan Papke

Florida International University

If you’ve been in a committee with Aidan this past year, there’s a high likelihood he gave the first speech of many that weekend. And if you never had the chance to be in committee with him, it’s highly probable you still heard his booming voice from outside the door, passionately addressing the issue while sticking true to representing his position. No matter the committee type, Aidan leaves an impressive legacy of collaboration and honesty wherever he goes. Even if he bemoans the need for bloc breakfasts at 8am, it doesn’t stop him from living in every moment with his fellow delegates. From touring colonial Williamsburg in bloc lunch to shopping with a completely different MUN team right before committee starts, Aidan’s ability to attract the beautiful, genuine moments of MUN is a skill not many could ever replicate, proving that one CAN choose to be kind and win awards in MUN. Beyond competing, his impact as a Head Delegate in this past year culminated in an impressive 3 delegation awards won through grueling hours of study days and lesson plans he led and taught. Outside of MUN, Aidan is an International Relations student with certificates in Agroecology, Asian Studies, and Logistics and he’s worked in the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami. He’s currently a research assistant for multiple projects at FIU and a consulting firm, as well as being an airboat captain in his beloved Everglades. We are proud to celebrate his next step where he will be studying abroad in Taiwan for a full year! As the most outstanding delegate in FIU MUN history, we know Aidan “The Beast” Papke’s legacy on our team will stretch far beyond his years on the team, and we can’t wait to celebrate his future successes wherever he goes!

Amiyah Elam

University of Georgia

Anderson Korman

American University

Angie Zuleta

Florida International University

Angie “OMG YOU’RE FROM FIU?! DO YOU KNOW ANGIE?!” Zuleta is a multi-talented rising senior at FIU, triple majoring in Philosophy, International Relations, and Political Science, while competing and succeeding at MUN conferences just about every weekend. In her 3 years on the collegiate circuit, Angie has gotten this activity down to a science, managing to award in each of the committees that she was placed into this school year. Outside of competition, Angie also organized the highly successful FIMUN 38 high school conference in her role as Secretary-General.

Off the circuit, Angie is known by friends, professors, and bosses as likely the kindest-natured person one could encounter in the Miami Metropolitan Area (although this quality does not apply to how she cuts up South Florida traffic on her commute to and from school every day). When she’s not preparing for her prospective career as an international/immigration lawyer, you might find her lending a helping hand to one of her three younger siblings with their homework or music lessons, or leading up civic engagement initiatives in her community. FIU Model UN is incredibly proud of all that Angie has accomplished thus far, and we all know that she will achieve even farther in the future.

Anoushka Rao

George Washington University

As one of the Assistant Head Delegates, Anoushka was a cornerstone of the team’s crisis success this year. A strong and strategic crisis delegate, she played a key role in ensuring the team’s performance and consistency throughout the season. What sets Anoushka apart is her approach to preparation, methodical, thorough, and deeply effective, a style that her prep groups have come to rely on and genuinely value. Hailing from Singapore, Anoushka brought a global perspective and a remarkable ability to adapt quickly to different committee rules and styles, never missing a beat. Her contributions to the team’s point total speak for themselves, and her dedication behind the scenes has been just as impactful as her performance in the committee room.

Deborah RuizDiego

Florida International University

Jack of all trades, and…master of all trades too! Throughout her time on the circuit, Debbie’s experience as a delegate has been anything but boring. Beginning her MUN journey as a dual-enrolled high school student walking into an HNMUN adhoc, little did she know the legacy she would have in such rooms in the years to come. Once she started her journey at FIU, it wasn’t long until she became a true gavel monster, demonstrating her finesse with backroom notes and leading unmods with ease. Representing characters ranging from Meznolli of the Aztec Empire to Ice Spice of rap industry fame, Debbie’s ability to construct compelling arcs and directive ideas is what makes her such an integral figure on the FIU Model UN team. Her tenure as a Head Delegate is a testament to that fact, inspiring others to follow in her heeled footsteps. From being sentenced to UNSC jail, to successfully gavelling both a crisis adhoc and a GA adhoc in her final year as a panther, Debbie’s legacy will live on in the team through memories of iconic hooks, peach redbull, and glitter pens. Bringing home a B.A. in Psychology along with a certificate in Health Humanities, as well as six Best Delegate titles garnered through her years on the circuit, we could not be prouder, and we wish her the best as her time at FIU comes to a close; although, being voted the senior who is most likely to not want to leave, we wouldn’t complain if she wanted to return for one last victory lap. Together!

Diego Balda

University of Miami

Diego Balda is a rising senior at the University of Miami studying biomedical engineering from Caracas, Venezuela. In terms of updates, not much has changed for Diego, or his animals, or his top hats (iykyk). His humor and relentless competitive drive continue to make him one of the most recognizable figures on the circuit.

This past season, Diego rewrote the record books entirely. Holding the all-time club records for most individual awards, gavels and points, his achievements tell the story of someone who doesn’t just compete, but consistently dominates. Awarding at 7 of 8 conferences traveled this season, there is no room, format, or crisis committee style that slows him down. From JCCs to ad-hocs to traditional and non-traditional crisis committees, Diego has stepped into every corner of the crisis circuit and walked out (mostly) unscathed. The look remains iconic — leather jacket, mustache, and a White Monster seemingly glued to his hand at all times. Delegates have begun to wonder whether the energy drink is a habit or simply part of his identity at this point. The answer is yes.

Alongside his wonderful co-Head Delegate Elliot Rose, Diego led Miami to its highest point total in club history, a season the organization will be measuring itself against for years. Whether he’s leaving a committee room in stitches or walking out with another gavel, Diego remains the most entertaining and most dangerous delegate in the room. Sometimes simultaneously.

Looking into next year, Diego is channeling his competitive intensity into the next chapter, conducting research at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one ophthalmological institution in the country, while preparing applications to medical school. He’ll still find time to travel the circuit regularly, because apparently sleep is optional when you’re fueled by the genuine love for the game (and a whole lot of caffeine).

Francisco Gutierrez

University of Chicago

Francisco “Gumdrop” Gutierrez. Director-General of ChoMUN. It is hard to believe that his start in competitive MUN came but a few short months ago at TrojanMUN. Since that very moment, it has been an unending challenge to keep Francisco from leaving Chicago each and every weekend to compete. But compete he did—and he did well.

His energy, verve, and love of MUN has almost certainly been apparent to anyone who has had the privilege of being in a committee with him. His MUN talent and mentorship have improved the experiences and abilities of all of us on Team. Truly, Team has never had a better papal runner-up in its history.

The circuit is lucky that our Gumdrop only had a year to make his mark. We live in grave fear of the alternate world that nearly befell us all. DC won’t know what hit it.

Gabriella Sanchez

Florida International University

To be, or not to be–that is the question, and throughout the time she’s spent on the circuit, Gaby has found her answer in the FIU Model UN team. From the joy that comes with a passed directive, to the adrenaline rush of finishing a note just as the CD walks in, ever since she first entered a committee room, Gaby’s affinity for MUN became clear. Whether she was Balloon Boy from Five Nights at Freddy’s, or a bio-engineer in one of the many…many… space committees she’s competed in, Gaby’s ability to stand out with her words as well as her diplomacy and leadership is what identifies her as a true all-star. Her skill with a quill is truly undeniable, naturally, as an English and Natural/Applied Sciences double major with a Pre-Law certificate, and being able to balance studying for the LSAT with her role as a Head Delegate truly proves there is nothing she can’t do, which includes securing three gavels in one year. Her leadership can be easily characterized by witnessing her dedication to the team, and she is always lending an ear to help others in any way she can, either with committee advice during debrief or with the comfort of one of her iconic stuffed animals. Although we are sad to see Gaby enter her final semester at FIU, we know that the impact she’s made on this team will last far longer than an Einstein Bros bagel at the airport does (which might not be saying much). We are incredibly grateful for Gaby’s hard work, and we cannot wait to see her dominating the field of international law just like she dominates a joint unmod. All the world is your stage!

Giancarlo Lopez

University of Miami

Giancarlo Lopez is a rising senior from the University of Miami majoring in Political Science and History. As a Miami native, he’s well aware of how to drive as if he was in Mad Max, and he takes that energy into committee. He started the year off primarily on GA, but has now branched out to all types of committees, including ad-hocs, crisis, and spec committees. Giancarlo plans to make strides in every committee type, having awarded in all 3 major committee styles, and will continue to develop into a del that can do it all.

As the incoming head delegate for the University of Miami alongside Emma Best, they plan to make strides for the University of Miami and continue to improve to become one of the best teams in the nation.

You can probably recognize him by his usual breakfast diet of Doritos and water, his spider-man themed everything, and inexplicable participation in space-related committees (out of sheer coincidence as well). He pours his all into every committee, and has consistently found success in awards, even if it literally cost him his appendix. Even if he makes binding vows with his own organs, he consistently finds ways to change up the game and compete with all the Miami flair.

Over the coming year, expect to see him all over the circuit in all sorts of committee types as he steps into his role as head del. After having overcome the hurdles of law school admissions, he’s ready to tackle conferences across the country and he’s ready to show out for the U. He’s also ready to chair and give the best committee experiences available on the circuit, because he’s a chairing addict. Giancarlo is ready to build and successful final year as Miami’s head delegate.

Hudson Bonneau

Concordia University

Jacob Feser

Concordia University

Concordia’s Jacob Feser, born in Ontario and raised in Tanzania & Kenya, began MUN during Highschool in Kenya, and has never looked back. In his two years on the Concordia External Delegation (CED), he has been a valued member and leader of the team, serving as the Vice-President of the CED for the 25-26 Season. This year he put in an incalculable amount of work and time into Model UN, including attending a team-record of 9 conferences, and being one of two CED Dels this year to break the team’s all-time-record for points-in-a-year. His two years on the Collegiate Circuit have left a huge impact on those on CED who got the chance to know him, as well as on those he delled with and against. His resilience and persistence, both inside and outside of committee, have been key to the success he has found on the Circuit, not only through awards, but also many incredible connections and friendships. His never ending positive attitude and ability to yap without limit are truly without equal. He fills a place on this team that nobody else can. He has been a loved member of CED, and has led by example at every opportunity this year.

Joey Sinigiani

University of California, Los Angeles

Joey Sinigani is the epitome of an incredible delegate, leader, and friend. You may know Joey from ripping up his placard in the UNSC, being nonchalant in head del feedback, or from serving as the LAMUN XIX Secretary General. Regardless of how your paths have crossed, one thing is certain: Joey is one of the kindest, most well-spoken, and silliest competitors on the circuit.

Joey is the kind of person to light up any room he walks into. This year, Joey served as both a head delegate and LAMUN Secretary General. In both roles, he prioritized supporting those around him. From helping our crisis dels cook up fire backroom arcs to agreeing to help out with the silliest updates, we are so lucky to have had him on our team.

Although Joey’s MUN career has come to an end, we can confidently say he will be successful in anything he does. Whether that’s becoming a top corporate lawyer or moving to a farm in Virginia, he will do it with ease and a Red Bull.

Kathy Cuellar

Florida International University

MEOW MEOW MEOW! Anybody who has competed with Kathy before can attest to her authoritative speeches, persuasive leadership, and tenacity in the face of adversity. Those who have gotten to know her outside of the committee room also know her as a compassionate and loyal friend, and one of the sweetest people on the circuit. Entering her final year with the team, Kathy stepped into a new role as Crisis Training Director. As a teacher and mentor for our new delegates, she led by example and earned FIU its first gavel of the year at UNCMUNC in its Advanced Dynamic Crisis Committee. In a series of common Kathy W’s, she awarded her first-ever AdHoc committee at McMUN and then turned to the dark side of the force, stunning in all black as Darth Vader at Harvard. When she wasn’t competing this year, Kathy cultivated the next generation of crisis delegates, teaching them not only how to top page but also how to build genuine leadership and connections. In March, Kathy also directed the Meiji Restoration committee at FIMUN 38, leading delegates on a journey that saw them unmod in the dark, all the while paving a new path forward for Japan. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in International Relations and Political Science, with certificates in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and National Security Studies, from FIU, Kathy is headed to the nation’s capital to begin a Master of Arts in International Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. While we are all sad to see her go, Kathy has left her mark on our team and the circuit. Watch out, DC, a new Alpha is coming to town! Kathy, thank you so much! Paws up!

Maddie Severy

Florida State University

Maddie Severy graduated from Florida State University (FSU) this spring after proving herself to be a fierce competitor, irreplaceable mentor, and an even better person. Having served as head delegate and a member of the leadership team for three years, the collegiate Model United Nations circuit and the FSU World Affairs Program wouldn’t be the same without her.

If you have ever competed in a “unique” committee at a conference, you more than likely have run into Maddie. You would remember her distinct creativity. Whether it was recreating Greenlandic urban legends, the Gucci Belt and Road, or re-writing musical chords, there is no doubt that Model United Nations was an outlet for Maddie to express her creativity. She has become a force of nature on the circuit–the kind of delegate who stays committed to the bit in speeches, ponders crisis arcs at 2 a.m., and still convinces the team to hit a post-committee Taco Bell run. Of course, no discussion of Maddie would be complete without highlighting her time as an innovative Crisis Director at NoleMUN V. Directing the Ad-Hoc of the Secretary General, Maddie created a science-fiction world inspired by four books that merged competing diplomatic organizations into a single, immersive world. Delegates and staffers alike remember this committee for its creativity, special mechanics (dance battles? singing?), and seamless execution. Speaking for everyone, its worldbuilding and storytelling were so captivating that we are all still wondering when the book release date will finally be announced!

Maddie has set a standard of excellence, empathy, and authenticity that will continue to shape the World Affairs Program for years to come. While we will miss her five gavels, 2.67 ratio, mythical aux pulls, and quick wit, we know that we have to say goodbye to someone who truly changed this team for the better. Maddie, thank you for showing us what it means to lead with passion and resilience. We are incredibly grateful for everything that you have done. We are so excited to see you thrive in your next chapter! The world is not ready for damadster18.

Meghan Burr

Clark University

If you competed in a specialized committee with some questionable rules of procedure, chances are you met Meg Burr, usually with energy drinks and her pink stapler. Meg served as the youngest ever Senior President and Head Delegate of the team after previously serving as the Chief of Operations as a sophomore. Meg’s career highlights include 14 sessions of head delegate feedback, tying her mentor Zoe’s record for most in-person conferences in a year, and 2 canadian gavels at McMUN and ConMUN. Meghan helped oversee a 48% point increase for the team and led Clark to its first West Coast delegation award, She also successfully converted half the team into UNSC committee enthusiasts with Clark awarding every UNSC committee they competed in this year. Outside committee rooms, Meg can usually be found helping people find internships, forcing them to listen to Esdeekid, or assembling WBA outfits. Although she’s stepping down from Head Delegate to focus on serving as Field Director for the Nick Lazzaro for State Representative campaign, applying to graduate programs in Political Management and Communications, and writing an honors thesis on meme propaganda in the Syrian Civil War, she’s excited to stay on the circuit (maybe HD feedback will be free from accidentally played full-volume zohran edits).

Naveen Siddiqui

University of Florida

Known to some as The Adjudicator, Naveen Siddiqui is recognized across the Model United Nations circuit as one of the most dedicated, capable and experienced delegates, directors and mentors. A graduating Economics, Math and Statistics triple major and Chinese minor, Naveen is no stranger to hard work. Despite a demanding schedule, she pursues every responsibility with class; always with a smile on her face, earning her the “most likely to joybait” superlative in UFMUN. She showcased her talents this year serving as USG of Advisor Relations for UF’s high school level conference, GatorMUN, and as a director for SunMUN. She passionately and effectively assumed her responsibilities, responding to thousands of emails, ensuring conference smoothness and leading debate, skillfully and with no complaint. Naveen is also an incredibly capable delegate. Every conference, she teaches a GA masterclass through her captivating speeches, personable unmod presence and commitment to diplomacy. Apart from Model United Nations, Naveen is a committed friend and mentor. Whether you ask her to help review an essay, or go on a simple tea date she is always there to talk, listen and laugh. With her closest Model UN friends receiving hand written letters with her signature favorite Matisse painting on the front, she leaves UFMUN loved and remembered for her care and kindness. Through her steadfast commitment and unrelenting support to her team and craft she has left a lasting mark on the circuit.

Paloma Corona

University of California, Berkeley

A fourth-year Cognitive Science student, Paloma brought warmth, humor, and an unmistakable presence to UCBMUN throughout her time on the team. Known for her kindness, great smile, and seemingly endless use of the word “chud,” she became one of the personalities that helped define our club culture. On the circuit, Paloma broke through with her first gavel at TrojanMUN, later building on that momentum with strong performances and success at both MCMUN and HNMUN. She also endured one of MUN’s great trials: surviving the torture chamber that was the LAMUN double delegation experience. A thoughtful delegate and reliable teammate, Paloma had a way of making every conference weekend better simply by being there. Beyond awards and committee rooms, she helped create the kind of welcoming environment that makes people excited to return each semester. This year, Paloma will retire from MUN with a heavy heart, but also with excitement for whatever life looks like when it no longer involves role-playing in suits for five weekends a year.

Saarah Hassan

Harvard University

Samantha Lyle

University of California, Los Angeles

If you’ve competed in UNSC, you probably already know Sam Lyle. Every morning of a MUN weekend starts the same way: Tatte or another cafe before she even considers stepping into committee. Moreover, Sam also absolutely goated at ordering Chipotle quesadillas on the app for lunch with maximum efficiency. As a UNSC delegate, somehow, no matter the topic, she will unintentionally say the word “ensure” at least five times per speech. Her legendary hooks have become a staple of committee too, featuring classics like, “there’s green tea, black tea, but what we really need is Security.” Outside of MUN, Sam fully embraces her rock-climbing, outdoorsy, granola-mom energy, inside committee, though, she’s a true UNSC legend. With Sam taking over as LaMUN SG next year, we genuinely can’t wait to see what she does next.

Sophia Brockmiller

University of California, Santa Barbara

Sophia Brockmiller, the incoming UCSBMUN President, has already established herself as one of the most accomplished and recognizable competitors on the team. Sophia is a third-year political science major with double minors in history and English. Sophia has gained a reputation for confidence, creativity, and strong presence in committee. In her leadership positions as Crisis Trainer and Head Delegate, she has dedicated hundreds of hours to mentoring delegates, leading trainings, and shaping the next generation of UCSBMUN competitors. Sophia has particularly made a name for herself in JCCs, where she has never been awarded below an Outstanding, a legacy she maintains after gavelling her first ever crisis committee.

Sophia’s love for her team, above and beyond her competitive success, is what defines her leadership. From cross-country conference trips to late-night prep sessions and endless support for her fellow delegates, she’s become someone her teammates can always count on. The UCSBMUN team is extremely grateful for her dedication, leadership, and passion, and excited to see all that she will accomplish during her term as President.

Usra Aslam

Boston University

Usra is the Cradhoc backbone for MUN@BU this past year (aside from a stint in the MUNE 24-hour committee). Usra’s creativity and passion have made her a great leader for MUN@BU

and occasionally acapella. With her perfect pitch also comes great friendship as Usra is always first to welcome new members, herd travel teams from place to place, or make the occasional based joke. Usra not only dominates a MUN room in committee but also in her academics within BU’s IR department. You never know what might be up her sleeve in the future, another gavel, being the consulting genius telling your future employer what to do, or covering songs from Hamilton to Taylor Swift.

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10 Tips to excel at MUN from 2025-2026 High School Model UN Excellence Awardees

Toni Lawrence — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:50:31 +0000

Want to become an award winning Model UNer? Check out these tips from 10 outstanding High School MUN Delegates who received High School Model United Nations Diplomatic Excellence Awards during the 2024-25 school year!

Sophia Barros, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding at Tustin MUN Adv.
Research at BMUN UCLA Adv.
Best Delegate and Research at Capo Valley Adv.
Distinguished Delegate at Royal Russel MUN in London
Outstanding and Research at Laguna Hills MUN adv.
Best Delegate at SM’s SMIRC conference (within school)

Tip: The best MUNers are those who try to organize all the information and ideas, specifically paying attention to the special benefits each individual can provide to the group. By understanding the nature of the contributions, it is much easier to manage the conversation and be a successful leader who is efficient with their fellow delegates’ time.

Eva Chen, Fairmont schools, 2029

Awards won:

Best delegate at ISPMUN
Honorable mention NMUN
Most improved delegate ISPMUN GENEVA

Tip: Be extroverted! Don’t be shy, everyone is there to learn! Be open minded! The resolution you walk in with, should not be the resolution you walk out with! Read the room! Look around, pay attention to alliances, dynamics, and tones! Be kind! Help a delegate who seems to be alone!

Yasmin Dominguez, Pembroke Pines Charter Highschool, 2027

Awards won:

EAGLEMUN ‘25: Outstanding Delegate (2nd)
BULLSMUN ‘25: Best Delegate (1st)
(Virtual) GLOSUMMIT ‘26: Best Delegate (1st)
GATORMUN ‘26: Outstanding Delegate (2nd)
ACADAMUN ‘26: Best Delegate (1st)
WEMUN ‘26: Outstanding Delegate (1st)
MICSUN ‘26: Best Delegate (1st)
FHSMUN ‘26: Outstanding Delegation as an Independent
RAIDERMUN ‘26: Honorable Delegate

Tip: The best delegates aren’t the ones who speak the loudest or write the most, but the ones who build cooperation and work with others the best.

Sufee Kathane, Homestead High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at PANMUN
Outstanding Delegate at GauchoMUN
Outstanding Delegate at GMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at EVMUN
Verbal Commendation at SMUNC

Tip: If you’re in a large committee, build a group. It doesn’t have to just be by making an impressive opening speech; you can do so by being present in conversations in smaller groups, and more importantly, carving out space for those who are unable to speak otherwise. If you’re in a small committee, what you hear from others can be more important than what you say; so listen well, and repeat it back just as carefully. No matter where you are, MUN or otherwise, collaboration is a two-way street!

Elliot Levin, North Broward Preparatory School, 2029

School, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at ArchiMUN
Best Delegate at EagleMUN
Best Position Paper at GatorMUN
Verbal Commendation at MICSUN

Tip: One Model UN Tip that I would like to share is that it is always important to come prepared with extensive knowledge of the subject of your committee. When delegates know what they are giving speeches about and have articulate plans, they will go far and succeed.

Syra Mungara, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding at Huntington Beach Novice MUN
Outstanding at Laguna Hills High School MUN
Verbal Commendation at Gaucho MUN (UCSB)
Outstanding at Capistrano Valley High School MUN

Tip: One tip I would give to the MUN community would be to make connections with all people because you never know when they will come in handy. Additionally, always make sure to speak and voice your ideas and opinions at any chance given.

Zahra Prasad, Arlington High School, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at BosMUN (25-26)
Best Delegate at LEXMUN (25-26)
Diplomatic Commendation at ClarkMUN (25-26)

Tip: The key to mastering Model UN isn’t just having the most detailed research or knowing every niche intricacy of your topic – it’s how you use your knowledge. The thing that will set you apart from the other delegates is your gusto and initiative: your ability to speak with passion, constantly advocate for your ideas, be assertive, and collaborate with others. In order to succeed in Model UN, you must be willing to continuously place yourself into debate about the issue – don’t wait for the “perfect” moment to contribute!

Emory Ratzlaff, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at Edison MUN
Best Delegate at CAPO MUN
Outstanding at GloPo MUN

Tip: The best piece of advice that I could share is find your MUN niche. By that, I mean find the committees that interest you and make you want to learn and grow as a delegate. Once I found out that Crisis committees were what I was most successful at, I found myself much more interested and involved in committee, therefore leading to me winning more awards. It may take some trial and error, but once you find your niche, it makes MUN even more fun!

Rithika Saravanan, Meridian World School, 2028

Awards won:

SICMUN 2024 Best Delegate
MUNSA 2025 Distinguished Delegate
HAMUN 2025 Best Delegate
DBBMUN Online 2025 Best Delegate
BDMUNC Honorable Delegate 2025
Spring CTMUN 2025 Best Delegate
Fall CTMUN 2025 Outstanding Delegate
MUNSA 2026 Honorable Delegate
Spring CTMUN 2026 Best Delegate

Tip: My biggest Model UN tip is to be confident, but don’t let that confidence turn into overpowering others. Model UN is about collaboration and helping everyone reach effective diplomacy, so making space for others is just as important as speaking up.

Julia Szmajda, Glenbrook South High School, 2028

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at Stevenson (SHSMUN)
Outstanding Delegate at Carl Sandburg (SMUNC)
Honorable Mention at the University of Virginia Model UN (VAMUN)

Tip: Build ethos in your speeches by researching how the topics of discussion directly affect inhabitants of your nation and incorporate these stories as hooks for your speeches. This shows you have an understanding of the issues beyond numbers and statistics—you took time to examine the people behind those numbers.

Want to see the full list of students who received a High School Model UN Excellence Award during the 2025-2026 School year? Click here.

2025-2026 High School Model UN Diplomatic Excellence Awards by Best Delegate

Toni Lawrence — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:44:06 +0000

Every year, thousands of high schoolers around the world dedicate their time to diligently study the complexities of the world’s conflicts in order to better understand and be prepared to lead in our complex world. High school Model UNers spend countless hours researching, debating, collaborating, and working to solve global issues.

This year, Best Delegate has decided to launch the High School Model UN Diplomatic Excellence Awards to honor the hard work of high school students who distinguish themselves on the Model UN circuit and reflect the values of diplomacy. All recipients have won at least 3 awards at high school Model UN conferences over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year to qualify. Without further ado, here are the 2025-2026 award winners!

Brooks Agosta, East Chapel Hill High school , 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EagleMUNC 2026
Best Delegate at DUMUNC 2026
Best Delegate at MUNCH 2025
Outstanding Delegate at MUNCH 2026

Salomé Armenteros-Díaz , Escuela Secundaria de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UHS), 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SJSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at AAMUN (CENUPR #1)
Best Delegate at BULLMUN
Best Delegate at CSAMUN (CENUPR #2)
Best Delegate at UHSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at PURMUN

Nuha Babool, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate Michigan State MUN
Best Delegate U of I MUN
Outstanding Delegate NUMUN
Outstanding Delegate UCFMUN
Honorable Mention at MITMUN
Best at St. Ignatius MUN
Best at Waubonsie Valley MUN

Sophia Barros, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding at Tustin MUN Adv.
Research at BMUN UCLA Adv.
Best Delegate and Research at Capo Valley Adv.
Distinguished Delegate at Royal Russel MUN in London
Outstanding and Research at Laguna Hills MUN adv.
Best Delegate at SM’s SMIRC conference (within school)

Jayden Bawa, Amador Valley High School, 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at BEARMUN
Best Delegate at NORCALMUN
Honorable Mention at SFMUN

Isabella Berkman, Santa Margarita Catholic High School , 2027

Awards won:

Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN
Commendation at LAIMUN
Commendation at LHHS MUN
Commendable Delegate at SMIRC

Elsa Beuthling, Monona Grove High School, 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at MADMUN
Best Delegate at CIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at UTMUN
Best Delegate at WHSMUN

Hannah Bohm, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2028

Awards won:

Commendation at Edison High School MUN
Best Delegate at Tustin High School MUN
Outstanding Delegate at Capo Valley High School MUN
Commendation at LHHS MUN
Outstanding Delegate at SMIRC (Santa Margarita International Rules Conference)

Gavin Braman, Portsmouth High School, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at EagleMUNC
Best Delegate at UCMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EmpireMUNC
Best Delegate at BOSMUN
Verbal Commendation at EagleMUNC
Honorable Mention at DartMUN

Dominik Bryant, East Chapel Hill High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at PMUNC (Princeton)
Best Delegate at EagleMUNC (Boston College)
Best Delegate at MUNCH (UNC Chapel Hill)
Outstanding Delegate at CMUNCE (Colombia)
Best Delegate at MUNCH (UNC Chapel Hill) (2025)
Best delegate at my past four conferences.

Joshua Bucio, St. Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

1. Best Delegate at LabMUNC
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding at SMUNC
Honorable at FWPMUN
Honorable at CSMUN

Sean Burke, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best at CSMU
Best at SIMUN
Honorable at VAMUN
Honorable at UCLABMUN
Verbal at NAIMUN
Honorable at LYMUNN

Yaribelle Cabán Figueroa, Bonneville School, 2026

Awards won:

Best delegate at PURMUN 2026 March 21 2026
Distinguished Delegate at PURMUN 2025 October 4 2025
Third Place Congreso MUN November 15
Third Place Congreso MUN Febrero 7

Noah Carroll, Santa Margarita Catholic High School (SMCHS), 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at CVHSMUN (Capo Valley)
Commendation at LHHSMUN (Laguna Hills)
Commendable Delegate at SMIRC (SM International Rules Conference)

Isabella Castellanos, The Baldwin School of Puerto Rico, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate UHSMUN
Outstanding Delegate TDMUN
Distinguished Delegate BULLMUN

Eva Chen, Fairmont schools, 2029

Awards won:

Best delegate at ISPMUN
Honorable mention NMUN
Most improved delegate ISPMUN GENEVA

Chelsea Chen, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2029

Awards won:

Commendation at SOCOMUN
Commendation at Edison
Commendation at University
Outstanding at Huntington

Lincoln Cole, Frances Xavier Warde School, 2029

Awards won:

Best Delegate- CAPSMUN II. 3/21/26
Best Delegate- PAWMUN II. 12/6/25
Best Delegate- CAPSMUN. 10/11/25
Outstanding Delegate- 11/1/25
Outstanding Delegate- MUN Institute/ Best Delegate. 2/21/26

Samantha Davis, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2029

Awards won:

Best Delegate THSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at Edison High School
Outstanding Delegate at UNSMUN
Honorable Mention at SOCOMUN

Isabella Diaz, Monsignor Edward Pace High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at GatorMUN
Best Delegate at FIMUN
Best Delegate at Jagmun (Local Conference)
Verbal Commendation at KnightMun

Yasmin Dominguez, Pembroke Pines Charter Highschool, 2027

Awards won:

EAGLEMUN ‘25: Outstanding Delegate (2nd)
BULLSMUN ‘25: Best Delegate (1st)
(Virtual) GLOSUMMIT ‘26: Best Delegate (1st)
GATORMUN ‘26: Outstanding Delegate (2nd)
ACADAMUN ‘26: Best Delegate (1st)
WEMUN ‘26: Outstanding Delegate (1st)
MICSUN ‘26: Best Delegate (1st)
FHSMUN ‘26: Outstanding Delegation as an Independent
RAIDERMUN ‘26: Honorable Delegate

Krish Dua, McNeil High School 2029

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CTMUN Fall 2025
Best Delegate at SICMUN 2026
Honorable Delegate at MUNSA 2026
Verbal Commendation at RICEMUN 2026

Gabe Etinger, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable at NAIMUN
Outstanding CSMUN
Outstanding LABMUNC

Isabella Evans, Santa Margarita Catholic High Schoolp, 2029

Awards won:

Commendation award at SOCOMUN
Commendation award at THSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EHSMUN
Commendation award HBHSMUN

Giuliana Fauser, Glenbrook South, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN
Honorable Mention at NNMUN
Verbal Mention at NAIMUN

Sabrina Feliciano, Baldwin School of Puerto Rico, 2027

Awards won:

Best Position Paper at FHSMUN
Honorable Mention UHSMUN
Outstanding Delegation at BULLMUN
Outstanding Delegation at PURMUN
Outstanding Delegation at BULLMUN

Sophie Foster, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2028

Awards won:

Commendation at GAUCHOMUN (UCSB)
Best Delegate at LHHSMUN
Research Award at LHHSMUN
Outstanding at UCIMUN

Munisa Gafurova, Milpitas High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SCVMUN
Best Delegate at NorCal MUN
Honorable Mention at UCBMUN
Verbal Commendation at FHSMUN

Alejandra Galindo, Baldwin School of Puerto Rico, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate UHSMUN
Outstanding Delegate TDMUN
Distinguished Delegate BULLMUN

Charlotte Garman, Faith Lutheran High School, 2026

Awards won:

Commendation at UCLAMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN (North American Invitational Model United Nations)
Best Delegate at LVMUN
Best Delegate at UNLVMUN

Oliver Gellad, East Chapel Hill High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at DUMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MUNCH
Outstanding Delegate at EagleMunc

Liam Goyal, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Honorable Mention at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Honorable Delegate at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at EAGLEMUNC

Ishan Gupta, The Doon School, 2027

Awards won:

Yale Model United Nations – Best Delegate
Harvard Model United Nations – Diplomatic Commendation
Oxford Mun – Most outstanding Delegate award
(DSMUN) – executive board/ Chair+ undersec gen, largest high school student led mun in Asia in terms of number of delegates and committees.

Sanvi Gupta, Mcneil Highschool, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CTMUN
Best Delegate at MUNSA
Best Delegate at SICMUN
Best Delegate at RICEMUN

Ohan Harabetian, Glenbrook South, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NNMUN
Honorable Mention at VAMUN

Naiha Hernandez, Escuela Secundaria de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at Congreso
Outstanding Delegate in HabsMUN
Best Delegate in Congreso
Best Delegate in Congreso

Owen Herrington, Glenbrook South High School, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at SMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN
Verbal Commendation at VAMUN
Honorable Mention at LABMUN
Honorable Mention at NAIMUN

Ryan Kale, Frances Xavier Warde, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at WPCPMUN (PawMUN ll)
Outstanding Delegate at JAMUN IV
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN 2025 (Summer)
Honorable Mention at JAMUN lll

Pranav Harsha Karthikeyan, TIPS Globeducate, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SIMUN – 2025
Honourable Mention at SRMRMUN – 2026
Verbal Mention at SIMUN – 2026

Sufee Kathane, Homestead High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at PANMUN
Outstanding Delegate at GauchoMUN
Outstanding Delegate at GMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at EVMUN
Verbal Commendation at SMUNC

Reyhan Khanji, Paramus High School, 2027

Awards won:

Princeton High School MUN – Outstanding Delegate
Fairlawn Highschool – Best Delegate
Applied Tech MUN – Best Delegate
Bronx Science MUN – Best Delegate
High School of Art & Design – Best Delegate
YaleMUN – Honorable Delegate
BCA MUN – Best Delegate
Stuyvesant Highschool MUN – Best Delegate

Charisse Kitsinis, Mater Dei High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at NHSMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at BruinMUN
Outstanding Delegate at RAMUN
Research Award at RAMUN

Simon Knight, Glenbrook South, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SMUNC
Best delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at NUMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NNMUN
Honorable Delegate at LABMUN

Veronica Kolesnikov, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable at SMUNC
Verbal at VAMUN
Outstanding at NAIMUN
Best at Naperville North

Carrie Kornacki, Lancaster High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegation at CANMUN
Excellence in Committee at UBMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SBMUN

Aleena Kuttikadan, St. Vincent St. Mary High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at Lorain Community College
Excellent Delegate at Care Western Reserve College Spring
Best Delegate at Lorain Community College
Verbal at CMUNCE
Diplomacy Award at AMERIMUNC
Best Delegate at OSUMUN
Best Delegate at Care Western Reserve College Spring
Outstanding Delegation at Emory Model UN

Rita Laster, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2028

Awards won:

Commendation at BMUN
Outstanding at THSMUN
Commendation at LHHSMUN

Elliot Levin, North Broward Preparatory School, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at ArchiMUN
Best Delegate at EagleMUN
Best Position Paper at GatorMUN
Verbal Commendation at MICSUN

Zoe Lindhaus, Franconian International School, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at Tournament of Champions Day 1 Interplanetary Council
Best Delegate at FISMUN
Honorable Mention at ZuMUN

Jessie Lu, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, 2029

Awards won:

Commendation at Tustin MUN
Research Award at LAIMUN
Best Delegate at OCMUN
Research Award at OCMUN

Connor Malec, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at FWPMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at EagleMUNC

Sophia Malone, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding at SOCOMUN
Commendation at EHSMUN
Best Delegate at Capistrano Valley High School Model United Nations
Outstanding at UHSMUN XV

Anika Marrey, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2028

Awards won:

Commendation at Tustin High School MUN
Outstanding at Capo Valley High School MUN
Best Delegate at Laguna Hills High School MUN
Best Delegate at UC Berkeley MUN

Kaitlin Martasin, El Camino Real Charter High School, 2029

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MckennaMUN
Honorable mention SAMOMUN
Verbal Commendation VeniceMUN

James Mocarski, Holy Ghost Prep, 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at PMUNC (Princeton)
Honorable Mention at Yale (YMUN)
Honorable Mention at NAIMUN

Syra Mungara, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding at Huntington Beach Novice MUN
Outstanding at Laguna Hills High School MUN
Verbal Commendation at Gaucho MUN (UCSB)
Outstanding at Capistrano Valley High School MUN

Elena Murray, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at Tustin
Outstanding Delegate at Capo Valley
Commendation at Laguna Hills
Outstanding Delegate at Global Politics (SMCHS MUN)

Raina Nasta, Westwood High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at BDMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WESTMUN
Excellent Delegate at DBBMUN VII

Mason Nguyen, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Edison MUN: Outstanding & Research
UCLA BRUINMUN: Research
Tustin MUN: Outstanding
Capo Valley MUN: Best Delegate & Research

Kayla Nguyen, Notre Dame San Jose, 2029

Awards won:

Best Delegate at TVMUN
Honorable Mention at IMUN
Verbal Commendation at SCVMUN
Research Award at SBMUN

Alisa Paley, Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School, 2029

Awards won:

Best Delegate at BosMUN
Best Delegate at CMUNCE
Book Award EagleMUNC
Honorable Mention at NHSMUN
Book Award NAIMUN

Kiran Patel, St.Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EmpireMUNC
Best Delegate at LabMUNC
Book award at EAGLEMUNC
Honorable Mention at NAIMUN
Honorable mention at FWPMUN

Ethan Pham, Milpitas High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SCV MUNC
Honorable Mention at Stanford MUNC
Verbal Commendation at Norcal MUNC

Alana Sofía Pinto Rosa, Colegio San Antonio Abad de Humacao, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at PURMUN
Diplomatic Commendation at PURMUN
Second Place at CENUPR
Fourth Place at CENUPR

Zahra Prasad, Arlington High School, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at BosMUN (25-26)
Best Delegate at LEXMUN (25-26)
Diplomatic Commendation at ClarkMUN (25-26)

Niaz Rahnama, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at LAIMUN
Best Delegate at CapoMUN
Commendation at Edison MUN
Outstanding at GloPoMUN

Ellie Ramirez, Glenbrook South Highschool, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate as CSMUN
Honorable Delegate at LABMUNC
Verbal Commendation at VAMUN

Emory Ratzlaff, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at Edison MUN
Best Delegate at CAPO MUN
Outstanding at GloPo MUN

Isabella Rivera Estrella, Baldwin School of Puerto Rico, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at SJSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at BULLMUN
Best Delegate at PURMUN
Distinguished Delegate at TASISMUN

Addy Roltgen, Verona Area High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MADMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Verbal Commendation at MUNUC

Antonella Rumman, American School of Tegucigalpa, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at GCMUN
Chair at AASCAMUN for African Union + Chair Recognition
Chair at ASTMUN for World Health Organization
Previous Awards at GCMUN

Raya Sai, Notre Dame High School San Jose, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate BosMUN
Best Delegate NorCal MUN
Verbal Commendation DartMUN
Verbal Commendation BearMUN
Research Award DMUNC

Rithika Saravanan, Meridian World School, 2028

Awards won:

MUNSA 2025 Distinguished Delegate
HAMUN 2025 Best Delegate
DBBMUN Online 2025 Best Delegate
BDMUNC Honorable Delegate 2025
Spring CTMUN 2025 Best Delegate
Fall CTMUN 2025 Outstanding Delegate
MUNSA 2026 Honorable Delegate
Spring CTMUN 2026 Best Delegate

Josephine Schaffer, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at: Eaglemunc, Empiremunc, FWPMUN
Outstanding at: LYMUN, SMUNC, CSMUN
Honorable: NAIMUN

Benjamin Schiller, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2028

Awards won:

Edison high school: research award
Tustin MUN: Outstanding delegate
Laguna Hills High School MUN: Commendation
Berkely MUN: Best delegate, research award

Priya Senthilkumar, McNeil High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Policymaker at SICMUN
Honorable Delegate at CTMUN FALL
Outstanding Delegate at CTMUN SPRING
Best Delegate at DBBMUN VIII

Roshan Shah, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable at VAMUN
Outstanding at SIMUN
Honorable at LABMUNC

Ruhani Shah, McNeil High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MUNSA
Honorable Delegate at RICEMUN
Best Policy Maker at SICMUN

Isabella Shipley, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2028

Awards won:

Commendation at THSMUN
Outstanding at CAPOMUN
Honorable mention at GauchoMUN

Nicolas Silva, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SMUNC
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Honorable Delegate at NAIMUN
Verbal Commendation at EAGLEMUNC

Olivia Smallwood Ramos, UHS, 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at UHSMUN
Written mention at SJSMUN
Oral/Honorable mention at HabsMUN

Ashmi Sood, Glenbrook South, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Honorable Mention at SIMUN
Diplomatic Commendation at NUMUN

Trisha Srivastava, Garnet Valley High School, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at PMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at OxfordMUN Global
Best Delegate at CMUNCE
Best Delegate at ILMUNC
Honorable Mention at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at YMUNE Rome
Best Delegate at UMUNC

Alexander Stamos, Latin School of Chicago, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at Northwestern Model UN (NUMUN)
Best Delegate at Saint Ignatius of Chicago Model UN (SIMUN)
Best Delegate at Yale Model UN Europe (YMUNE)
Best Delegate at Francis W. Parker Model UN (FWPMUN)
Best Delegate at Tournament of Champions, Georgetown

Juliet Stuart, Santa Margarita, 2029

Awards won:

Commendation at SocoMUN
Commendation at CapoMUN
Commendation at Edison Conference

Henry Stwrn, Monona Grove High School, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at Best delegate
Outstanding Delegate at MADMUN
Outstanding Delegate at CIMUN
Honorable Mention at WHSMUN

Julia Szmajda, Glenbrook South High School, 2028

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at Stevenson (SHSMUN)
Outstanding Delegate at Carl Sandburg (SMUNC)
Honorable Mention at the University of Virginia Model UN (VAMUN)

Perrin Tanimoto, Venice High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at Triton MUN
Outstanding Delegate at BMUN
Outstanding Delegate at AmeriMUNC

Charlie Tarazi, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at SOCOMUN
Best Delegate at THSMUN
Best Delegate at CAPOMUN
Best Delegate at LHHS MUN
Outstanding at Edison MUN
Outstanding at HBHS Novice
Commendation at Edison MUN
Commendation at LHHS MUN
Excellence at Cerritos MUN Novice
Research Award at LHHSMUN
Research Award at THSMUN

Kheerthan Thandu, McNeil High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MUNSA
Outstanding Delegate at RICEMUN
Honorable Delegate at CTMUN

David Thekkath, Glenbrook South High School, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at NUMUN
Honorable Mention at NAIMUN
Honorable Mention at SMUNC
Verbal Commendation at UVAMUN

Sailor Todd, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at Tustin MUN
Best Large Delegation at Tustin MUN
Commendable Delegate at Laguna Hills MUN
Commendable Delegate at UCIMUN
Outstanding Research at UCIMUN
Best Small Delegation at UCIMUN

Bryce Towers, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding at TUSTIN,
Outstanding at HB MUN
Honorable Mention SOCOMUN 4. Honorable Mention at LHHS MUN

Maci Tuckett, Frances Xavier Warde School

Awards won:

CAPSMUN Raleigh Conference-Best Position Paper
JAMUN III- Best Delegate
JAMUN IV- Best Delegate.

Ayaan Vasaiwala, Glenbrook South High School, 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at SIMUN
Best Delegate at LabMUN
Honorable Delegate at NUMUN

Srivathsan Vijayabaskaran, Mcneil High School, 2028

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at MUNSA
Best Delegate at SICMUN
Best Delegate at RICEMUN

Samna Vilupuru, Santa Margarita Catholic High school, 2029

Awards won:

Best delegate at SOCOMUN
Outstanding at LAIMUN
Commendation at Edison
Outstanding at LHHS

Yarden Weitzman, Riviera Preparatory School, 2029

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at JAGMUN (9/2025)
Outstanding Delegate at EagleMUN (10/2025)
Diplomatic Commentation at FIMUN (3/2026)

Davis Yi-Naito, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SBIMUN
Best Delegate at THSMUN
Research Award at THSMUN
Outstanding at OC CLUB MUN
Outstanding at UCIMUN

Chloe Zhou, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2029

Awards won:

Best Delegate at Huntington Beach MUN
Outstanding at Tustin MUN
Commendation at Edison MUN

2024-2025 North American College Model U.N. Final Rankings (World Division)

Aaron K — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:44:05 +0000

There are many definitions of success in Model UN, and awards are only one extrinsic way of measuring success. Nevertheless, awards serve to recognize both individual students and college teams as a whole for their accomplishments in leadership, research, public speaking, resolution-building, negotiation, and diplomacy.

Every year, the College MUN rankings celebrate the MUN teams that showed immense resilience by not only enduring despite the year’s challenges, but also succeeding at the highest level possible in collegiate Model UN.

Methodology

The World Division refers to the circuit of collegiate Model UN teams that are primarily run by college Head Delegates and primarily attend conferences hosted by college Model UN organizations, with the vast majority of those conferences featuring crisis committees. This ranking is only for the World Division.

The World Division Rankings uses a Cumulative Weighted Score Methodology. The Weighted Score Methodology is the same since Fall 2018 with modifications in conference weightings to reflect attendance and competitiveness this year. Conferences included in the calculations are listed below and grouped with their approximate peer conferences in terms of ranking.

Awards data were provided by the conferences, and we could only use the conferences that chose to provide data. We did our best to reach out to all conferences that we’re aware of. Tiers change every year based on data and are as follows for this year:

HNMUN

McMUN

NCSC

ChoMUN

BarMUN

LAMUN, UCBMUN, VICS, TrojanMUN

NYUMUNC, UPMUNC, UNCMUNC, CONMUN, &MUN

DawgMUN, SBIMUN, MUNE, 305MUN, SUNMUN, NAMUN, NoleMUN

HopMUNC, FCMUN, CMUNNY, TennMUN, BirdMUNC, CIAC, AIRMUNC, HoosierMUN, RISC

Top 25 Overview

American is officially the most dominant dynasty ever in the 15-year history of the Best Delegate College Rankings. No other team has completed a four-peat as the #1 ranked team; it’s impressive to have an entire graduating class was able to achieve and stay as #1.

American’s rise shows any team that invests in Model UN can become the best. Fordham and Georgia seem to be the modern day rapid risers as they’ve broken into the Top 10 in a short span of time. Maryland is also ranked for the first time ever.

That said, the Top 25 this year is primarily constituted by traditional college MUN brands with a balance of power between the longstanding clusters: Boston, NYC metro (NY/NJ/CT), DC metro (DC/MD/VA), Florida (plus one Southern team), California, Chicago (plus one Midwest team), and Montreal.

Small size conferences have notably grown and are 16 of the 30 conferences listed this year. But to make the Top 25, it still takes winning at the “P5” conferences — HNMUN, McMUN, ChoMUN, NCSC, and now BarMUN — as well as consistent performances across the mid-sized tier conferences.

The Top 25 teams on average attended 9 conferences and won 51 individual awards. American more than doubled the average individual awards, and achieved circuit-highs in delegation awards, individual awards, and gavels this year.

TOP 25 TEAMS

1. American University

American University is officially in a league of its own. This unprecedented fourth consecutive #1 ranking sets AUMUN apart from any other collegiate Model UN program in history. Our team is built on excellence, integrity, and an unshakable sense of community. This year we surpassed expectations by breaking our fall point record, expanding accessibility so every delegate could thrive, and welcoming one of our largest and most talented new member classes to date. From Montréal to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between, AUMUN showed up. But this achievement wasn’t built in a single year; it’s the product of over a decade of drive, determination, and culture-building. Just twelve years ago, AUMUN broke into the top 75 teams for the first time. Since then, our leadership teams have paved the path to dynastic success, overcoming financial barriers, enduring remote competition, and continually strengthening our team culture. The results speak for themselves. The AUMUN team culture centers camaraderie. From potlucks, to red-eye flights, to Sunday afternoon side quests, we strive to lead by example on the circuit through inclusivity and heart. It’s the teammates you lean on during the late nights of conference weekends that make every twelve-hour Amtrak and overnight bus ride feel like a memory worth keeping. Support, friendship, and mentorship are what keep this team strong. No one embodies this spirit more than our graduating Class of 2025. They’ve been with us through every chapter – from the darkest days of virtual MUN to the incredible heights we’ve reached today. The team won’t be the same without their unwavering guidance and support, but we know they’ll continue to accomplish wonderful things and will always have a team to support them! Finally, we extend our deep gratitude to the School of International Service, whose steadfast support continues to make our success possible. Four years at #1 is just the beginning. Next season, we’re ready to soar even higher! As always, we are American. Second to none. And we own the finish line! Go Eagles!

2. Georgetown University

Georgetown University Model United Nations (GUMUN) had an incredible season on the circuit, winning six delegation awards and succeeding across all committee styles and formats. As the highest ranked team with no tryouts or cuts, GUMUN was able to bring over sixty students across North America this year. We could not be more proud of or grateful to our delegates, many of whom are underclassmen, for consistently showing up to trainings and conferences with strong work ethics and positive attitudes. GUMUN’s success would not be possible without the work of our C-Staffers, who spend hours coaching, planning, and mentoring on top of competing at multiple conferences every semester. Because of them, GUMUN is not only a powerhouse team – it’s a family. The future of GUMUN is looking ever so bright under the leadership of our next Conferences Coordinator, Michelle Giovinazzo, and the rest of C-Staff. Hoya Saxa and Bleed GUMUN!

3. Florida International University

FIU Model UN is proud to establish itself as a hard-hitter on the circuit for another year in a row. Our paws are held all the way up as the 2024-2025 season saw five best delegation awards, an obscene amount of cafecítos, and the largest incoming class of delegates FIU Model UN has seen in recent years. Our training speaks for itself, as many of our gavels and individual awards were won by undergraduates and first-time delegates on the team with incredible help from our winning team of dedicated returners. Winning was made in conjunction with some incredible memories together and with the circuit at large, which we love to attribute to our Miami charm. If you know us, you know Chinatowns love FIU, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

With an amount of airplane miles that can rival the entire circuit, the amount of times this team has woken up at 4am is a little unhealthy for most, but this team definitely isn’t most. This team’s success would not be possible without the support from our faculty advisor, Mohamed Ghumrawi and the leadership and dedication of our outgoing Head Delegates, Archer Amon, Jason Salguero and Angie Zuleta; Heads of Research Deborah Ruiz and Carlos Ricuarte; Social Chairs Aidan Papke and Camila Flores Corsini; and FIMUN Secretary-General and Director-General Isabella Balbi Masso and Alexandria Cerini.

To our first-years: Thank you for your dedication to long travel nights and all your incredible work at first-time conferences we hope to see become many more.

To our returners: Thank you for all the long nights of prep we spent in the conference room, the terrible jokes, and the beautiful commitment you have to our team. None of this could have happened without you, and we can’t wait to see how much farther you will continue to succeed.

4. Claremont McKenna College

The CMCMUN team had an incredible season. Keeping with our team’s slogan of “team comes first,” we bonded at Friday night practice, on red-eye flights to the East Coast, and at conferences both inside and outside the US. After taking the Philippines by storm at WorldMUN, our team hosted the most-attended iteration of our high school conference, McKennaMUN, since the pandemic. Thanks to the insane talent of our new recruits, the continued dedication of returning members, and a hardworking leadership team, CMCMUN won delegation awards at BARMUN, TrojanMUN, SBIMUN, Harvard’s WorldMUN, and for the first time in our club’s history, Best Large Delegation at HNMUN. Even though Claremont McKenna is a small school, our MUN team continues to bring home awards, always with the team community in mind. We were sad to say goodbye to our graduating seniors (especially our competitive powerhouses and team leads, President Josh Morganstein and Vice President Kat Lanzalotto), but we are so excited to welcome a new group of members in the Fall. Team comes first!

5. Boston University

MUN@BU is proud to thank everyone who made the past year possible, to the new members who brought fresh talent, and to the returning members who have shown their loyalty to MUN@BU through the years. It is because of all members, new and old, that we are able to defend our legacy as a competitive and welcoming team, full of diverse and adaptable talent. To Amerah, who took on the mantle of leadership this past year, we thank you for your tireless work in bearing the torch through another year of bi-weekly meetings, 5am flights, and post-committee debrief sessions. This past year, we travelled a record amount of delegates, won 3 delegation awards, attended 9 conferences, hosted the biggest BarMUN ever, endured the MUNth (4 weeks of back to back conferences + Spring Tryouts), all while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Go Terriers!

6. University of California, Los Angeles

MUN at UCLA continued to reach great heights this year, earning five delegation awards across the East and West coasts. Our delegates excelled in every kind of committee – from dual del GAs, to JCCs, to Ad Hocs. The team maintained time-honored traditions, like speed-running obstacle courses at Park Night in Washington, D.C. We also made new ones, like patronizing the same Chinese restaurant in Boston no matter the season and foot racing other teams in various hotel hallways. Many things changed for MUN at UCLA this year. We hosted LAMUN in a new hotel, we attended new conferences, and we, as always, welcomed new members who shined for the whole year. But the most important things stayed the same. We eight-clapped before each opening session, we took red-eyes out of LAX, and we remain the nicest team on the circuit.

Whether our delegates participated in their first or umpteenth collegiate conference, we are unbelievably grateful for the prowess, kindness, and energy they brought over the past academic year. To our graduating seniors: we wish you the best in all your future endeavors. As always, go Bruins!

7. Fordham University

Fordham University Model United Nations is proud to affirm that our team has had a record-breaking performance this year, being the team with the most significant points improvement from the past season to the current, a remarkable achievement after over 15 years on the circuit. Our delegates’ hard work and dedication at 11 conferences has honored our team with four delegation awards, though none of these achievements would have been possible without the devotion of our Executive board, who have spent several sleepless nights on logistics, training, and most importantly, ensuring the well-being of our delegates. With the commitments of over 20 new members throughout the year, FUMUN has become more than a team, but a family.

The FUMUN team would also like to extend a thank you to all of the exceptionally executed conferences we’ve attended on the circuit, as without them, we would not have been able to learn so much and engage in such meaningful debates. We look forward to what the next years hold, and can’t wait to see what the 2025-2026 season has in store for us. Go FUMUN, and go Rams!

8. McGill University

McGill’s Delegation Team had a phenomenal season this year, both on and off the circuit! We travelled to nine conferences total, and were so impressed by the dedication and passion of our team at each and every one. We not only excelled competitively, but built a tight knit community and had a blast travelling together. Huge shoutout to our fearless Head Delegate for 2024-2025, Maria Zen-Baxter. McGill’s success was made possible by her leadership and the hard work of her and her Team Council. We are so incredibly proud of this team and can’t wait to see what is to come for the 2025-2026 season! McGill once McGill twice!

9. The George Washington University

The George Washington University is proud of the team for another amazing year! After traveling to a historic 13 conferences this past year, GWMUN sent more delegates on conference than ever before! From among us by the UVA rotunda to re-enacting La La Land at the Griffith Observatory, there was never a dull moment this year on conference! Many amazing memories were made this year at GWMUN’s favorite spots like Wingos in DC, Mcleans in Montreal and Eggy’s in Chicago! With an amazing cadet class and a strong performance from upperclassmen members the team continues to succeed and grow. GWMUN members continued to bring their A game to every conference they traveled to, embracing a work hard, play hard mentality. We’d like to thank every member of the team for their hard work and dedication this past year as our success would not be possible without them! Many thanks to this past year’s apparatus, the team would not have succeed without you all: Faith Farley-Head Delegate, Wretam Purkayastha- Vice Head Delegate, Scarlett Metts- Assistant Head Delegate, and Walker Szczecina- Assistant Head Delegate! We’re looking forward to seeing what the team does next year!

10. University of Georgia

WHO’S THAT COMIN’ DOWN THE TRACK??? It’s the University of Georgia’s Model UN team, swiftly dominating the circuit! This past year has shown that our team is continuing to set new records each day, both in and out of committee. After successfully running our second collegiate conference ever, we were awarded Best Small Conference, and following our performances across the circuit, were announced the Delegate’s Choice of Best Team! While we love receiving achievements like these, we are more happy knowing that our team is composed of incredible, creative, and kind leaders who prioritize learning to work with others over winning alone. Anyone who’s ever met a UGA delegate knows that respect and compassion always come before awards. The newest members we took on this year wasted no time in picking up this team philosophy and have only added to the pride and success of UGAMUN. This next year, we hope to continue making our presence known across the circuit, possibly at conferences we’ve never been to before! Although we will be losing many seniors who have done amazing things for our team (Kris, Sean, Carson, Mahin, PJ, Krishna, Kanika <3) we are happy to say we will continue to show out at every single conference we travel to (and we’re bringing our barking with us)! We hope to see you all at ARCHMUN III this October. GO DAWGS!!!!

11. University of Chicago

This year, UChicago Model UN demonstrated endurance, integrity, and kindness. From a dominant performance at NCSC to attending two new conferences this year, we have loved watching the team learn and grow over this year. From monument night in DC to San Francisco trams, Harper 130 to the O’Hare McDonald’s, we are beyond proud of our team and we are grateful for the love and dedication that our team members put in. It is a privilege to call this team our family, and a joy to see all of you become some of the kindest and most beloved delegates on the circuit. On to the next!

12. University of California, Berkeley

The UC Berkeley Model United Nations team ended the 2024-2025 season on a high note, bringing camaraderie and excitement to every corner of the circuit. Starting off strong at BarMUN and ending with huge wins at LAMUN and ChoMUN, our team has fostered an ever-growing community of passionate delegates. They have worked incredibly hard this past year, showing up with determination and drive to make every conference count. But beyond the awards, we welcomed new delegates, strengthened friendships, and broke personal records. From late-night prep sessions to first-ever gavels, our delegation left its mark with standout performances and unforgettable moments throughout the past year. At every step, mentorship has remained at the heart of our team, and we are incredibly grateful to all the trainers and delegates this past year who helped lift each other up at conference and grow together in and out of committee. This season would not have been possible without the tireless leadership of our Head Delegates: Dylan Nokleby, Anousha Athreya, Drishti Gupta, Harsh Kumbhat, and Jackson Englar-Carlson. We’re endlessly thankful for everything our delegates and Officer’s Board have contributed this year, and we can’t wait to see what next year’s team will achieve. Go Bears!!

13. University of Miami

UMiami MUN had its most successful season ever, quadrupling membership and sending delegates to eight conferences across the continent. Between the unforgettable McMUN Saturday, that one boat day, pre-conference debriefs at Mahoney, and the telephone game that somehow became a team obsession, we’ve built something special. “Nokia” by Drake has become our unofficial anthem, playing in our heads during our biggest moments and victories. Under outgoing Head Delegates Giovanna Antoniassi Aires Garcia and Osei Allen, this organization has grown into a team that wins awards while making every conference feel like an adventure. We’ve proven that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of actually enjoying what you’re doing, and other teams have definitely noticed. See you next year! Go ‘Canes!

14. Harvard University

This season, Harvard ICMUN returned to the circuit with mini fridges packed with energy drinks, our elbows stronger than ever, slightly too many boxes of Domino’s pizza, and (most importantly) a new class of IC-Surfs and IC-Turfs! With the spirit of Lionel Messi in all of our hearts, Harvard traveled to nine different conferences all across North America, including four conferences in a row our spring semester. The circuit has brought us endless friendships, fond memories at the delegate socials, and lots of excitement for what’s to come next! This team, however, would not exist without our amazing new freshmen, our seniors from IC-Breadth and IC-Depth (and an IC-London?), and our insanely dedicated leadership team (go KALFers!). Thank you also to the ‘23-’24 Head Delegates, LOAD (Liana, Omar, Alice, and Dan) for being such supportive and empowering mentors, leading the team with grace and humility. The ‘24-’25 Head Delegates, KALF (Kenith, Addy, Lucia, and Fayyaz) are so excited to see everyone back on the circuit next year! Roll Crim!

15. University of Florida

It is great to be a Florida Gator, and even greater to be a member of UF MUN! With more competitive spirit and community engagement than ever seen in the team’s history, UF MUN is proud to rep the Orange & Blue both on and off the circuit. This year, we had the most successful GatorMUN to date, and a new & exciting chapter for our college conference, as SunMUN was recognized as the Delegate’s Choice for Outstanding Small Size conference! There is no ‘I’ in team, but there is an ‘F’ in UF MUN – and that stands for family. This year, UF MUN had its largest membership, bringing new faces to the circuit and new friendships here in Gainesville. After another year of fun, success, and lots of conferences, we look forward to the year ahead. As we grow and compete, we are committed to showing everyone on the circuit just how great it is to be a Florida Gator!

16. Concordia University

We at Concordia External Delegation are incredibly proud of everything our delegates have achieved this year. Our team rose to every occasion, earning delegation awards across the circuit, showing increasing drive at every conference we attended, and most importantly, growing closer as a unit. This was accomplished by the hard work and dedication of every single member of our team, from our incoming first year delegates, to our seasoned veterans.

Our first year delegates came out the gates running with one of the best overall performances from first year delegates in the team’s history. In addition to our impressive competitive year, CED created lasting memories, such as winning two delegation awards in the same weekend, overcoming a broken car windshield while trying to get home, and enjoying countless car karaoke sessions.We couldn’t have completed this year in such an amazing place without the leadership of our outgoing president Bryan Vu, whose guidance motivated the team to perform at their best, both in and out of committee. Concordia is built on a foundation of inclusivity and creativity, which has contributed to the continued success of both CED and our conference CONMUN, which was incredibly successful this year. We would like to thank everyone who lent their time and energy into making this team something incredible. CED has a lot in store for this upcoming year, and can’t wait to see you all around the circuit!

17. United States Military Academy

18. Florida State University

The 2024–2025 competition season was nothing short of extraordinary for the Florida State University World Affairs Program! Our delegates embodied the unconquered spirit at conferences across the country, securing over forty points and four delegation awards. Back home in Tallahassee, the World Affairs Program proudly hosted the fourth iteration of our ranked Model UN conference, NoleMUN—continuing our tradition of excellence both on and off the circuit. From committee rooms to 12-hour road trips, our new and returning members brought unmatched passion, leadership, and dedication to every aspect of the FSU and Model UN communities. A special thank you to our incredible leaders—Maddie, Grace, and Gabriel—whose vision, commitment, and heart have left a lasting legacy on the program. We are honored to have represented Florida State University this year, and we can’t wait to see what success the future holds! Go Noles!

19. Yale University

This year, Yale’s competitive Model UN Team (MUNTY) stepped onto the circuit with momentum, enthusiasm, and a deep love for the sport that is Model UN. Thanks to the dedication of our team, especially our exceptional first years (a.k.a our babies… now our toddlers), we had one of our most successful seasons since the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re incredibly proud of the effort and passion every member brought to the team, from late-night training sessions and many coffee chats to the pride they showed in every performance. You’re all amazing.

Beyond competition, we want to recognize the entire MUNTY community from those who offered advice and encouragement to those cheering us on in the group chat. Your support and care for the team made this year not only rewarding but also so joyful. That spirit, along with many hours of preparation, laughs, and travel is what made this season so memorable!

To our seniors: thank you for your mentorship and inspiration. You will be hugely missed! To our incredible board: thank you for working so hard for the team and for leading an unforgettable year! To our underclassmen: thank you for your energy, time, and heart. We appreciate every single one of you and we can’t wait to see where you take the team next! MUNTY wouldn’t be what it is today without all of you.

Here’s to an incredible year and to many more MUN adventures, hot seats, and excellent team dinners ahead.

20. University of Southern California

The Trojans hit the ground running this year with 6 conferences, taking home delegation and individual awards! We are so proud of the hard work and time our entire team, new members to seasoned delegates, put into every meeting, late-night conference prep session, and post-committee debrief. On top of a packed competitive schedule, the team successfully hosted our college conference, TrojanMUN, our high school conference, SCMUN, and countless MUN socials. Above all, the team’s culture went strong, valuing community, empathy, and kindness. The MUNSC team is truly a family and has made the club a favorite for its members. While the GroupMe may never rest, it is indicative of the loud and proud spirit of the USC MUN team. This year’s success would not have been possible without 2024 President Jacob Rose, TrojanMUN SG Elaine Li, SCMUN SG Saloni Mahajan, 2025 President Sabeeh Mirza, and every member of the conference secretariats, E-Board, and the club! Fight On!

21. University of California, Santa Barbara

We live, we laugh, we love. Model United Nations at University of California, Santa Barbara is proud to embody what it means to be a Gaucho – to play hard and compete even harder. Our team is defined by fiery ambition tempered by perfect weather and a beach next door. Throughout the 2024-2025 season, we’ve managed to accommodate a travel team of over 40 hard working members, with eyes to expand more next year. We are proud to finish yet another year within the top 25 and would like to thank our hard-working members at UCSBMUN, who rally to liminal lecture halls for hours each week to train, form community, and quote eachother out of context in our slack channel. We would also like to thank our seniors for their years of dedicated service – you have provided amazing role models to the children and we are going to miss you and the awards you bring in dearly. To our new members – we are so happy to have you join our cult, we hope that you stay because you cannot leave. To our outgoing and incoming executive board – we hope that you can milk UCSB for more money and thank you for your endless service. Special thanks to SBI and GauchoMUN secretariat for the ungodly amount of work and stress that comes from running a conference – y’all are the goat. One last thing – if you are reading this, come to SBI!! It’s gonna be a fire conference!!

22. University of Virginia

UVAMUN is proud of our performance as we travelled to 7 conferences in the past year. The fall was a standout semester for the team, performing at our best across CMUNNY, BARMUN, TrojanMUN, and UPMUNC. We won our first best delegation award in years at CMUNNY, and cultivated a strong team culture around practice and conference preparation.

In the spring semester, our competitive success as a team varied, even as we saw the strongest individual performances of some of our teammates. Across McMUN, UCBMUN, and &MUN, we had a great time getting to know other delegates and bonding as a team. As usual, we had a blast hosting the circuit in Charlottesville for a fun time and good competition at VICS.

UVAMUN is excited to remain in the Top 25 and we look forward to building on our current standing next year!

23. New York University

No campus, no problem. NYUMUN shattered all expectations this year with our best season since COVID, sending our biggest team yet out to conferences around the country and hosting two amazing conferences of our own (shoutout NYUMUNC XVI!). Bringing home almost every possible delegation award with an Outstanding Small at CIAC, an Outstanding Large at CMUNNY, and a Best Delegation at RISC, NYUMUN and our head delegates Riley Bryant and Isa Lauchengco led the team to a program-high 9 conferences in 8 different states, brought on 25 new members, and earned 3 all-star nods for the first time ever. Whether it’s a 10/2 on the economy, an overnight Amtrak to Virginia, scouring the floors of Stern every Monday night, or going to war with clothespins, NYUMUN has consistently exceeded expectations and approached each committee session with endless determination and creativity (and caffeine). Thank you so much to all of our graduating seniors for the advice you’ve given and experiences you’ve contributed— Ananya, Api, Caio, Hayden, Isa, Kristen, Key, Lauren, Liv, Masha, Riley, Sahil, Sebastián, and Valen, we already miss you all endlessly. To the team as a whole, none of this would be possible without the incredible dedication that you each have shown! To the next conference: your city, our campus

24. Northwestern University

Northwestern is honored to be back in the Top 25 after a record-breaking season! We pride ourselves not only on our competitive success throughout the year, but on the supportive and welcoming atmosphere we have built as a team. From long CTA rides at CHOMUN to snowstorms at HNMUN to hurried monumenting at NCSC, the excitement of this year has both sustained our continued improvement as delegates and brought our members closer together, with friendships blossoming alongside diplomatic prowess. To our ’24-’25 leadership team: your hard work is what made our success possible, and we appreciate deeply all that you have done to make this team what it is today. To our seniors: thank you for giving it your all one final time and being so incredibly welcoming to all of us over the years. To our newcomers: you have weathered the chaos of competition as admirably as anyone could have hoped, making it a joy to watch you all continue to strive for new heights. And to everyone: let’s make next season even better than the last!

25. University of Maryland

After a standout year on the circuit, UMDMUN could not be happier to achieve a top 25 ranking for the first time in program history. This team showed up and showed out for an unprecedented season, setting program records in conference attendance and total awards won. Most notably, we brought home three delegation awards in one semester, the first since returning from COVID. Beyond these achievements, every single member of our delegation demonstrated unwavering passion, dedication, and growth this year, and we are incredibly proud of this team and all they’ve accomplished. Across the circuit, but most often in Virginia, UMDMUN made countless memories, connected with friends, old and new, and answered the age-old question, what even is a Terrapin? The answer to which one can find in their fellow Maryland delegate: someone who is friendly, ambitious, and maybe a bit too obsessed with Jeopardy.

We would be remiss not to acknowledge the influx of members our team welcomed this season, who have already begun to make their mark on our program. The future of UMDMUN has never been brighter, and we have full faith in their ability to advance and grow our team. To world domination, may we be in charge!

TOP 50 (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

The five closest teams were Indiana University, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, UCF, and Queen’s University.

Brown University
Clark University
College of William & Mary
Dawson College
Emory University
Indiana University
Johns Hopkins University
Northeastern University
Pomona College
Queen’s University
Rutgers University
Stanford University
The Ohio State University
University of Alabama
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Pennsylvania
University of South Florida
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Virginia Tech

TOP 75 (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Champlain College Saint-Lambert
Columbia University
Duke University
Elon University
Georgia Tech
Howard University
Ithaca College
Michigan State University
Monmouth University
Norwich University
Old Dominion University
Pepperdine University
Seton Hall University
Simmons University
Toronto Metropolitan University
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, San Diego
University of Kansas
University of New Mexico
University of Notre Dame
University of South Carolina
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Utah
York University

TOP 100 (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Arizona State University
Binghamton University
Colorado College
Cornell University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Emmanuel College
Flagler College
Fordham University at Lincoln Center
Marianopolis College
Miami University of Ohio
Northern Arizona University
Occidental College
Princeton University
Rollins College
Saint Louis University
Temple University
Tri County Technical College
University of Maine
University of Mary Washington
University of San Francisco
University of Southern Maine
University of Toronto
Vanderbilt University
Vanier College
Wellesley College

2024-2025 Delegate’s Choice for Best Conferences and Teams

Aaron K — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:14:47 +0000

Best Delegate is recognizing the diplomatic spirit of the college Model UN community by including a Delegate’s Choice category for Best College Model UN Teams and Best College Model UN Conferences.

Any college student who participated in a college Model UN conference in the “World Division” (college student-led, crisis-friendly conferences) was allowed to vote for one team and one conference that is NOT from their own during the College MUN All-Star voting process. College students could define “Best” in the way they see fit.

Participants could only vote once per category. That means any team or conference that made it to the list at all was already considered to be THE best team or THE best conference in the minds of many participants from other teams and conferences on the circuit.

It is our privilege to announce the inaugural list of the Best College Model UN Teams and Conferences for the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations!

Delegate’s Choice for Best College Model UN Conferences

BEST LARGE SIZE CONFERENCES (400+ DELEGATES)

Best

McMUN (McGill)

Outstanding

NCSC (Georgetown)

Honorable Mention

ChoMUN (UChicago)

BarMUN (Boston University)

Commendation

HNMUN (Harvard)

BEST MEDIUM SIZE CONFERENCES (200-400 DELEGATES)

Best

LAMUN (UCLA)

Outstanding

UCBMUN (UC Berkeley)

Honorable Mention

VICS (Virginia)

Commendation

&MUN (Wiliam & Mary)

NYUMUNC (NYU)

BEST SMALL SIZE CONFERENCES (<200 DELEGATES)

Best

DawgMUN (Georgia)

Outstanding

SUNMUN (Florida)

Honorable Mention

BIRDMUNC (Virginia Tech)

HOPMUNC (Johns Hopkins)

Delegate’s Choice for Best College Model UN Teams

2024-2025 North American College Model U.N. Best Chairs and Crisis Directors

Aaron K — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:12:06 +0000

Thank you to all the individuals who contributed biographies, and thanks to everyone on the circuit for participating in recognizing their peers for leadership in the community! This year’s honorees represented some of the top delegates on the circuit that were friends, teammates, and competitors of the Best Chairs and Directors.

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All names are in alphabetical order by first name within each tier.

Best Chairs and Crisis Directors

Andrew Severance

Boston University

The fearless leader of the BU International Affairs Association, Andrew has been an integral part of the MUN community ever since he joined his freshman year of college. He’s involved in all things BUIAA including competing for MUN@BU, being Secretary General of BarMUN XVI and more recently being a crisis director for the Ad-hoc committee, and writing for the International Relations Review Journal. When he’s not locked in on pursuing his joint BA/MA in Economics along with his degrees in Political Science and Data Science, studying abroad in Australia, cracking jokes on BU’s student radio station, or watching F1 races, he’s tearing up a Crisis committee and adding to his gavel collection! Along with the students he serves as a committed RA for, we will truly miss Andrew here at BUIAA—but we’re confident he’s headed for great things (and will surely create plenty of spreadsheets along the way)!

Emiliano Jasis

University of California, Los Angeles

Emiliano Jasis is a rising senior at UCLA pursuing a B.S. in psychobiology, and is both inspiring and generous as a chair— but more importantly, as a friend. Serving as the chair for the LA Metro BOD, Emiliano executed a flawless committee, skillfully steering delegates through the the rise and fall of the Girl Scout Inglewood Empire, the kidnapping of Metro Mike, and of course: the discovery of transit god Merlin P. Griffin. From building out the K Line to hosting the Olympics, they guided committee with enviable poise and prowess. Leading with a strength that is almost as hard-hitting as their gavel tap, Emiliano was an extraordinarily committed chair to both delegates and staffers alike, bringing both a smile and Trader Joes Juicy Mango Strips to committee meetings, and always giving it their all. Emiliano’s dedication to their staffers is a prime example of what we aim to achieve at MUN @ UCLA, and their compassion, kindness, and patience has made them one of MUN @ UCLA’s greatest assets. You have touched so many lives, both on the circuit and at home— we love you, and thank you for blessing the circuit once more with your chairing ability!

Emma Solomon

University of California, Berkeley

If you were fortunate enough to participate in UCBMUN’s Theranos Board of Directors, you would have witnessed Emma Solomon’s creativity, passion, and grace firsthand. Emma’s involvement throughout her years has made her a confidante and a mentor to many in our club. Through her every action, she displays a rare combination of intellect and empathy that elevates those around her and has changed UCBMUN club culture for the better. Emma’s excellent chairing was evidenced by the glowing feedback she and her dais got at every Head Delegate feedback session (and we all know how intense those can be). However, what truly made Emma a fantastic chair was not only her expertise in parliamentary procedure but the effort she put into crafting this committee. Behind the scenes, Emma put countless hours into researching everything there is to know about Theranos to craft the perfect committee for her delegates. From Elizabeth Holmes’ career path to Silicon Valley startup culture — Emma’s meticulous preparation allowed delegates to fully immerse themselves in the world she built. In May, Emma will be graduating with a B.A. in Political Science and minors in Journalism and Public Policy. Emma, we’re incredibly grateful for everything you have brought to UCBMUN and wish you all the best in your future!

Emma Wong

Georgetown University

Known for her patterned wrap dresses, sky-high heels, and the widest Model UN range on the circuit, Emma Wong has spent the past four years being the absolute pride and joy of Georgetown University Model United Nations (GUMUN). This past year, Emma served as GUMUN’s Conferences Coordinator and Head Delegate. Throughout her time in university and the twenty-five conferences she attended, Emma gaveled nearly every type of committee the circuit had to offer, from double-delegate GAs to classic crisis and UNSC hybrid committees. After winning eight gavels this year at MUNE, BarMUN, UPMUNC, McMUN, HNMUN, VICS, &MUN, and ChoMUN, she broke the GUMUN team record with a career total of twelve gavels and likely set the circuit record for most gavels won in a single year. But what makes Emma special isn’t just her ability to succeed as an individual; it’s her ability to lead others to success as well. Under her leadership, GUMUN won six delegation awards at MUNE, UPMUNC, CIAC, VICS, &MUN, and ChoMUN. Throughout her years of leadership, Emma worked to make GUMUN a more welcoming, supportive, and inclusive place. She is always willing to be there for others, whether it’s checking in with them after committee or helping put an iconic “GUMUN 4EVER” tattoo on their forehead before a conference social. When she’s not competing, Emma can be found on the other side of the dais. She chaired NCSC’s UNSC this past year, after chairing NCSC’s inaugural Ad-Hoc General Assembly the year before. The entire Georgetown University Model United Nations community could not be more proud of and grateful to Emma, and we look forward to watching her succeed in her next chapter.

Hanan Levis Betancourt

University of Florida

Known to many as the “hella fine Puerto Rican man” on UF Model UN’s roster, Hanan has been an unstoppable force throughout his senior year. With three more gavels earned this season—bringing his total to seven—Hanan’s competitive record speaks for itself. But what truly sets him apart is not just his own success, but the success he’s cultivated in others.

As Crisis Head of Member Development, Hanan transformed the way UF MUN trains and prepares for conferences. His innovative approach helped lead the team to its first Top 10 national ranking, and his mentorship has directly inspired dozens of delegates to travel and compete at the highest level. His dedication has created a space where new members feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to grow.

Hanan is more than a delegate—he’s a mentor, a leader, and the heart of our traveling team. Whether running late-night debriefs into the early morning or sharing a laugh during long conference weekends, he brings warmth, humor, and unwavering support to everything he does. Traveling with Hanan is always such a privilege and the energy he brings every conference is one of a kind.

His legacy at UF MUN is one of excellence, compassion, and community. Hanan is the kind of leader who leaves no one behind—and like the plates of those who travel with him, no one’s heart untouched. His goofy moments, heartfelt conversations, and excitement he shares with others in their success are the highlight of every conference with him. Hanan’s impact will stay with our team and the rest of the circuit for many years to come, and he is the type of delegate we all aspire to be.

Jackson Randolph

University of Florida

Jackson Randolph, also known as the “Mogster,” is one of UFMUN’s most beloved delegates not just by the circuit but his own team. His brotherly acts and caring nature has made him a go-to shoulder to cry/laugh on. As a senior, Jackson has played a tremendous role in UF’s success this year. He served as a senior member on UF’s member development team, helping teach the new generation of UF delegates. Moreover, he stepped up to become the Ad-Hoc director, running the delegates’ choice for best-run committee as SUNMUN III. Finally, Jackson was a mainstay on UF’s travel team, attending 4 conferences and placing 3 times. From his charismatic personality and eye-opening hooks in crisis committees, to his dedication to the development of his fellow teammates, Jackson’s presence has left a lasting impact that UFMUN will not soon forget.

Luisa Luo

University of Southern California

The literal mother of the USC team, Luisa Luo is one of the most dedicated and passionate people in the MUNSC family. A double major in Narrative Studies & NGO and Social Change, and a double minor in Thematic Approaches and Cultural Diplomacy, Luisa truly does it all on campus. From Undergraduate Student Government to Greek Life to being a staff writer at the Daily Trojan, literally everyone on campus is connected to Luisa somehow. Iconic head delegate, the current Deputy-Secretary-General of TrojanMUN 2025, and Vice President of MUNSC, Luisa is the GOAT. Serving as the coordinating CD of a JCC at our high school conference, AND the coordinating CD of a TRIPLE JCC at TrojanMUN 2024, Luisa is a CD of the stars, beloved by all her ACDs and staffers. Any committee that has the privilege of being touched by Luisa is a guaranteed slay, infused with as much whimsy and attention to detail as her.

Nico Mendez

University of Florida

You’ve seen the capybaras. On the Model United Nations circuit you would be hard pressed to find somebody as capable and creative as Nicolas Mendez Arango, or Nico. A rising senior, Nico has competed across the circuit and has transferred his wealth of experience, creativity, and leadership into his directorship. Having directed committees at conferences across Florida, Nico never ceases to provide his delegates with unique, creative, and fun committee ideas. , as anyone who has had the privilege of competing in one of Nico’s committees will attest, Nico is both insanely funny and through his updates capable of facilitating meaningful debate regardless of the subject matter. Those that have met him know that he loves challenges, as not only is he double majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering while Minoring in Physics and Mathematics, but he also spent this year serving as the president of UF’s Model United Nations team, illustrating his passion even though he’s not studying a field that relates to it. As such, you shouldn’t expect Nico to stop competing or directing anytime soon, keeping us engaged with his funny ideas and stories in the process.

Phoebe Chambers

Georgetown University

Whether she’s top paging in-room or writing the most creative and killer back-room arcs, Phoebe Chambers has established herself as one of the most dynamic and beloved figures on the Georgetown University Model United Nations team (GUMUN) and across the circuit. Over the past four years and 19 conferences, Phoebe has built a national reputation as one of the most versatile and impactful delegates, mastering GA, crisis, and hybrid committees with unmatched skill. This past year alone as GUMUN’s Deputy of Training, she awarded at all six conferences she attended. Throughout her impressive career, Phoebe won three gavels in some of the circuit’s most difficult committees, including CMUNNY, the notorious BARMUN Ad Hoc, and the HNMUN UNSC. As the leader of GUMUN’s CIAC delegation, she brought the team to a triumphant Best Small Delegation award. But Phoebe’s contributions extend far beyond her competitive prowess. A natural born storyteller, Phoebe is always ready to share a hilarious or heartfelt anecdote at a moment’s notice, whether during midnight Cookout runs or at VICS closing ceremonies (where she also, notably, lost her shoe, twice!). Phoebe’s commitment to the team this year has been tireless. She is the first to volunteer for logistical tasks and somehow always has a mini stapler and moral support on hand to help out our team members. Phoebe has also staffed NCSC and NAIMUN all four years, most recently serving as the crisis manager of the UNSC at both conferences. Her chaotic good energy and endless generosity have made her a beloved cornerstone of GUMUN’s culture. Phoebe’s impact on the circuit is immeasurable and delegates across the country will miss her!

Sydney Lester

University of California, Los Angeles

Everyone’s favorite GA chair, Sydney Lester, has proven time and time again that MUN is not just about international affairs, diplomacy, leadership, and debate – it’s also about doing it all in style. From bold blazers to vibrant heels, Sydney has a wardrobe like no other. She may turn heads in her hot pink blazer or pinstripe suit, but Sydney’s impact goes far beyond being the best dressed. A graduating senior majoring in Sociology with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies, Sydney is a key player of the UCLA MUN team. She is well known by her delegates from BruinMUN to LAMUN for chairing the largest, and often most rambunctious, committees with authority, grace, and the occasional gavel down. Most recently, in her large dual del committee, UNODC, Sydney led her delegates in a weekend of meaningful debate and collaboration on how to maintain safe and equitable access to essential controlled substances during emergency situations, managing to do it all while only getting locked out of her room once. Sydney also serves as the Director of Marketing for MUN at UCLA, queen of Canva, Instagram, and merch. Unofficially, she serves as head of recruitment, convincing all her friends and roommates to staff her committees and dedicate their Wednesday nights to conference training. Outside of MUN, Sydney works for Undergraduate Admissions as a coordinator for the Bruin Ambassador Program, focusing on making higher education more accessible to Los Angeles youth. But what truly makes Sydney unforgettable is the time, passion, and dedication she pours into everything she is a part of. She is truly the best person to have on your team, and we are so excited to see everything that she will do next!

Sydney Tiesi

New York University

Sydney Tiesi is a senior majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management at NYU’s School of Professional Studies. A native of New York City, she loves the field of tourism and its impacts on all of our lives. Her Model United Nations journey while recent has been nothing short of remarkable – beginning in her freshman year at NYU Sydney has staffed a total of six Model United Nations conferences — once as a crisis analyst, once as an assistant crisis director, once as a joint crisis director, and twice as a crisis director.

Sydney’s favourite aspects of Crisis are those that extend the bounds of reality and excels in fantasy-themed committees, such as EmpireMUNC’s How to Train Your Dragon and NYUMUNC’s Saturday Night Live. Despite having no high school MUN experience and never serving as a delegate, Sydney quickly became NYUMUN’s most revered backroom management expert. She has consistently achieved phenomenal engagement from both delegates and crisis analysts, while also crafting deeply thoughtful content that helped delegates make sense of the surreal contexts into which she often placed them.

Sydney’s dedication and commitment to NYU’s Model United Nations club cannot be overstated, extending well beyond her roles within committees. As Secretary of the club, Sydney has been a vital leader in NYUMUN’s operations. Under her guidance, NYUMUN has achieved its highest recruitment numbers to date, fostering a vibrant culture that she has helped shape not by command, but by example.

Perhaps most illustrative of her leadership is Sydney’s efforts in spearheading WoMUN, a biannual forum that promotes greater diversity and inclusion for women and gender minorities within NYUMUN. Time and time again Sydney has demonstrated her love and commitment for the team, rightfully becoming a cornerstone of the NYUMUN’s identity and what we aspire to be. As a team, we are eager to see the amazing future ahead of Sydney, and we’ll deeply miss our spectacular leader!

Tara Ganguly

University of California, Los Angeles

There is no one on earth who loves MUN as much as Tara Ganguly. She is not only a powerhouse in committee, but a mentor to anyone who needs her. She stays up late helping new crisis dels plan their arcs and is always eager to offer words of advice or encouragement. Tara is driven not only by her immense and almost scary passion for the activity, but also by her incredible heart. She cares deeply about every person she meets, from freshmen joining the UCLA team to delegates in her many ad hoc committees. She makes detailed slideshows to train her staff and pours more of herself into MUN than anyone else I know. Part of the reason Tara has been so successful is her willingness to connect deeply and genuinely with others and forge long lasting friendships on the circuit. Even in her silliest moments, doing her shrimp or Elmo impressions, all who interact with Tara get the sense that they really matter. No one is harder working or more deserving than she is.

Vasily Shugaev

McGill University

Vasily is a graduating senior studying Political Science and Computer Science at McGill. A wonderful dais member and delegate, he’s known for his captivating speaking style and commanding presence. More than that, he is a wonderful friend with a great sense of humour. On McGill’s team, he is known for his intelligence and quick wit, making every conversation interesting and memorable. He has a purposive approach to Model UN, rooted in his values and genuine desire to promote social good. As the chair of the World Food Programme double delegate committee at McMUN, Vasily broke through the chaos to facilitate a clear, cohesive, and organized weekend while being sensitive to the needs of his delegates. This marked Vasily’s third and final McMUN, and he has spent two years on the McGill Delegation Team.

Outstanding Chairs and Crisis Directors

Ben Merbaum

McGill University

Benjamin Merbaum is about to graduate from McGill with a degree in Honours Mathematics. We were lucky enough to have Ben as our Head Delegate last year and Director of Finance and Logistics two years ago, and the impact his leadership and drive has made on our team is simply unquantifiable. Ben joined the team back when online MUN was still the circuit standard, making his debut in committee on Zoom many moons ago. Ever since, he has grown into a wonderful presence and leader. Ben is truly a friend to everyone and the epitome of a Golden Retriever Head Delegate. On the circuit, all who encounter him know and love his approachable demeanor, whether he is competing or serving as a Chair. This year at McMUN, he pioneered our first ever non-traditional crisis (Yeti Committee!), paving the way forward for many McMUNs to come with its great success. We’ll miss you dearly Ben, and here’s to all future road trips having sunny skies and no torrential downpours!

Carson Ankeny

University of Georgia

Carson Ankeny is a recent UGA graduate with a major in Political Science. As one of the best dressed delegates on the circuit, you know it’s Carson when you see his red suit – or maybe when you see the Monster Energy he’s carrying. He was a member of the UGA Model UN team for 4 years, and played a part in helping to make the team more competitive and relevant on the circuit post-COVID. This year, more than any individual achievements, Carson was most proud to be a mentor for other members of the team which more than doubled in size since his freshman year.

At DAWGMUN II, Carson ran The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democratic National Convention, 1968, a committee he had been dreaming about since he first competed in a crisis committee as a junior in high school. The resulting committee was Carson’s favorite memory out of all the time he spent on the circuit.

Outside of Model UN, if he’s not at a Demosthenian Literary Society meeting, you can probably find Carson rooting for the Braves, playing Mario Kart, scouring thrift store shelves for new outrageous outfits, watching movies, or making niche Spotify playlists for extremely specific situations. UGA Model UN will certainly miss Carson’s presence on the team, and wish him luck in all future endeavors after he retires from the circuit!

Charlie Abbott

McGill University

Charlie is a graduating senior studying Philosophy with a minor in Computer Science. He’s been on our Delegation Team since the beginning of his freshman year, and over his four years he has grown into an incredible pillar of our community and a friend to many of us. Charlie has served as the Director of Crisis for our team, as the Deputy USG of Crisis Committees for our high school conference SSUNS, and notably as the crisis overlord for this year’s Venice vs. Cannes film festival Joint Crisis Committee. As the director of this committee, he gave his delegates an unforgettable experience, including the premiere of such instant cult classics as Bossferatu, and of course the Timothee Chalamet lookalike competition. Charlie is a ray of light on our team, bringing both a levity and dedication to every role he steps into. He’s exceptionally perceptive and caring, and he’ll be a sorely missed member of our community.

Drishti Gupta

University of California, Berkeley

As a fourth-year Data Science major, Drishti led UCBMUN’s General Assembly delegates with unmatched poise and power. As our beloved GA Head Delegate, Drishti consistently stood out for her sharp bloc analysis, poised speech delivery, and commanding presence, earning accolades at conferences like BARMUN, HNMUN, and LAMUN — where she competed in huge double-delegate committees not once, but three times over the academic year. Known for her triple-merge finesse and unshakeable argumentation, Drishti is the kind of delegate who captures the respect — and often the support — of everyone in the room. This year, she chaired UCBMUN’s Ad-Hoc of the Director-General, a high-stakes committee that challenged delegates by splitting them from their original partners and reassigning them to new ones, forcing delegates out of their comfort zones. But beyond awards and committee inventiveness, Drishti has helped cultivate a club culture that promotes confidence and collaboration, mentoring countless new members and proving that GA is, in fact, enjoyable. After graduating, she will be heading to San Diego to begin her next chapter as a software engineer at Apple – but her impact on the team will continue to shape UCBMUN for years to come.

Harsh Kumbhat

University of California, Berkeley

Harsh’s creative and inspiring presence has made a lasting impression on UCBMUN and the entire circuit since he joined four years ago. From leading the 28th iteration of UCBMUN as Secretary General to mentoring our members as Crisis Head Delegate, Harsh has undoubtedly made his mark. Beyond his leadership roles, Harsh has excelled as a delegate and staffer. As the Chair of the SG ADHOC at UCBMUN XXIX, his deep passion for innovative storytelling and writing helped shape one of the most engaging and entertaining committees on the circuit. Recognized as one of the strongest Secretary Generals this club has seen, Harsh has shown a strong capacity for leadership, originality, inventiveness, and skill. Beyond this club, Harsh’s creative spirit continues to flourish. After recently graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in Film and Creative Writing, he is planning to attend Columbia University in pursuit of an MFA, where he can perhaps continue his backroom pursuits in his future films. While we love his imaginative spirit, it’s Harsh’s dedication and kindness that we’ll miss most. His ability to make anyone laugh, his capacity to train any member into a strong delegate, and his willingness to offer a helping hand to those who need it have made him an essential part of our community at UCBMUN. This award is just one of many reflections of his amazing character. Without a doubt, the teams on the circuit, especially UCBMUN, will feel his absence and remember his impact. Although we’ll miss him during post-GM Monday beers (of which he was a founding member) or for his tunnels, we wish him the best with his exciting endeavors in New York and can’t wait to see what he continues to accomplish and create in the future.

Isabella Torriani

University of California, Los Angeles

Repping the iconic green, red, and black suit, dominating conferences across the circuit, and running back-to-back Best Delegate honors, Isabella has cemented herself as one of the most creative, diligent, and quick-witted Crisis Directors on the circuit. From her passions of neuroscience and political science, anyone who knows her knows how passionate she is on her projects, and how caring she can be with her staffers. This year, delegates had the honor of participating in her LA Metro Board of Directors committee in LAMUN XX, where she encouraged delegates to navigate difficult public transportation development amid socio-political issues, while having them balance the difficulties of preparation for the Olympics—all in a while that redefined crisis committees.

Isabella—you are among the best Model UN has to offer, and UCLA is privileged to have you on our side. Congratulations on this amazing honor AGAIN and we are so happy for you and to have you. Keep on eating and keep on crisising.

Maddie Severy

Florida State University

In her third and final year on the collegiate Model UN circuit, Maddie Severy has proven to be an incredible mentor, a fantastic delegate, and best friend to all in the World Affairs Program. As one of the directors and head delegates on the leadership team, Maddie went above and beyond to embody humility, guidance, and slay-ness, while exuding a contagious aura of cheerfulness and an unmatched aux. In February 2025, Maddie put down the placard and collected the pads, directing the Ad-Hoc of the Secretary General at NoleMUN IV. Transporting delegates back to the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century, Maddie encouraged delegates to explore a time period often overlooked on the circuit. Whether it was overseeing the building of domes, letting delegates loose in arts and crafts to make banners, or repping ACF Fiorentina for the ENTIRE committee, Maddie made sure that delegates were following their principles by being creatively engaged and encouraged them to push the boundaries of their imagination. As a delegate, Maddie repped the same principles. If you have ever been in committee with Maddie, you might recognize her creative crisis breaks like the Leftists (shoutout to all of the left-handed people out there!), moving committee to an upstairs city, or literally re-writing classical music pieces chord by chord and note by note. Her persistent effort was not for nothing, as after 12 total conferences to end her collegiate career, Maddie has finished with an incredible individual ratio of 3.0, while not blanking this entire year. Outside of committee, Maddie can be found making coffees at Argonaut (best coffee in Tallahassee), expanding her vinyl collection, and throwing down house for only the best of functions. Maddie is cherished by all for her unmatched dedication to helping others. Maddie, the World Affairs Program is so proud of your achievements, and we are beyond grateful for your *literal* blood, sweat, and tears that you have given to this program. You are an inspiration to all of us. Go Noles!

Margaret Bowles

Harvard College

Noelle Morey

University of Florida

No one else could make a committee on algae blooms and national parks feel like the most exciting room on the circuit—but then again, no one else is Noelle Morey. A rising senior and the current President of UF Model United Nations, Noelle brought eight years of MUN experience, unmatched poise, and genuine passion to her first-ever specialized committee—and it showed. From the moment committee began, her delegates could feel how much care and creativity she put into every update, and they were inspired to put their all in each session. She created a space where delegates felt encouraged to be both thoughtful and bold, blending the serious and the fun in a way that made this room stand out. Even after years as one of our most trusted GA competitors, she stepped out of her comfort zone and absolutely thrived. Outside of our team, Noelle was honored by the Naples Council on World Affairs (an affiliate sponsor of the largest conference in Southwest Florida) and continues to be invited back to chair each spring, a recognition of her talent, experience, and leadership. Noelle may not travel the circuit often, but when she’s in the room, she makes an impression. Whether it’s her natural command, eloquence, or her iconic tattoos, she’s someone you remember. More than anything, her committee was a reflection of who she is: thoughtful, genuine, and inspirational.

Raghu Kommalapaty

University of California, Los Angeles

Like a (little shining) star in the night sky, Raghu Kommalapaty is a name that adds a layer of aura to this already-studded list. Weathering red-eye flights and a game-day injury, he served as UCLA MUN’s Director of Training with distinction, making his way to nearly ten conferences where he not only led and trained our team but also served as the life of the party. We could argue that what makes him special and earned him his place on this list is his numerous awards and gavels—and, mind you, he has quite a few—or the amazing and successful committees he has run over the years or the outstanding leadership he has showcased on the daily. However, what truly earned him his place here is his outgoing nature and inherent kindness. His ability to socialize and charm makes even the most antisocial of us feel like we have known him for ages. He can walk into any committee room and suddenly be friends with everyone. Outside of arguing to get on author’s panel, he is the kindest person you will ever meet and always helps a friend in need. As a big softie—even though he denies it—Raghu always lends an ear for any problems you might have and gives excellent advice. As he graduates from the top public school in the country with a degree in Economics, he will leave a larger-than-life void on our team and on the circuit. Wherever he goes post-college (i.e Boston) and whatever he does, he will excel; hopefully by then, he will have regained feeling in his toes.

Rebecca D’Souza

Concordia University

Rebecca’s MUN journey began in the Middle East, but over the past year, she’s found her stride on the North American circuit. Through fierce debate and quick adaptation, she gavelled at her first ever North American conference. Though she’s often found in GA committees, Rebecca shines brightest in specialized agencies, especially when there’s a hint of crisis to keep things interesting.

Known for pop culture references into sharp, memorable speeches, she’s taken on roles ranging from EU heads of state to U.S. Senators as part of the Concordia External Delegation.

As Training Director, Rebecca has loved the chance to mentor and inspire new delegates, passing on the same excitement and confidence that first drew her into MUN.

At CONMUN 2025, she had the honor of chairing the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, where her deep interest in climate policy met her MUN expertise in a powerful discussion on Urban Water Scarcity.

Whether she’s behind the chairing desk or on the floor delivering a fiery speech, Rebecca brings heart, humor, and a relentless drive to every committee she joins!

Ryan Slage

Florida State University

Ryan Slage, an upcoming 4th year delegate, is a sigh of fresh, informed, and comical air amidst what is sometimes stressful debate. He has shown resilience, patience, and immense dedication to the World Affairs Program, while still juggling being a member of FSU’s Marching Chiefs and a recent addition to FSU’s chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. Whether it be drafting NoleMUN IV’s longest background guide, or holding a full conversation of the what if’s of his development journey for the game Hearts of Iron, Ryan is undeniably a bank of knowledge and creativity. Most clearly demonstrated from his CD work for NoleMUN’s 1934 Long March Committee, Ryan’s imagination and energy rubs off on others, and his band of staffers provided that same charm for delegates thanks to the informed, fun spin put onto the path of this part of history. Should you meet Ryan at a social, witness his unique cadence during a crisis update, or catch him in the halls of a conference, you’ll instantly notice his authenticity, spontaneity, and Beats headphones; an homage to his love of all things music. He is truly, in all sense of the phrase, one of a kind, and WAP at FSU is honored to have our food-loving, music-producing, crisis arc-cooking Ryan Slage at every turn; smiling and rearing to come up with the next big idea. TRUE!!

Samantha Lyle

University of California, Los Angeles

Chairing MUN at UCLA’s first ever dual delegate Ad Hoc is no small feat—and yet famous Las Vegas resident Samantha Lyle makes it look easy! As the chair of the 2252 Kenmare Climate Advisory Council side of the Ad Hoc, Sam brought both organization and liveliness to the dais, balancing fast-paced debate with her unwavering commitment to delegate experience. Her laid-back vibe and delegate-first approach made her not only an effective chair, but a fan favorite among Ad Hoc participants. Outside of committee, her impact is just as impressive—she served as MUN at UCLA’s Director of Technology, maintaining all three of UCLAMUN’s beautiful websites, the pristine Slack Workspace, and Google Admin system. We can’t wait to see her apply her money skills as the upcoming Director of Finance (and her frolicking skills as the totally real director of adventure)! Whether she’s resolving a tech issue mid-conference, or rock climbing with UCLA’s climbing team, Sam brings unmatched positivity and fun vibes to everything she does.

Senthil Meyyappan

Boston University

Senthil Meyyappan is a graduating senior at BU, studying International Relations, Political Science, and Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights studies. If you think his majors are a mouthful, try counting the committees he’s gaveled. Following a successful reign as Co-Head Delegate of MUN@BU, Senthil served as the President of BU’s International Affairs Association and the Director General of BosMUN, their high school conference. When he’s not drafting resolutions or speaking very loudly, he’s still thinking about MUN. If belting Sabrina Carpenter at socials wasn’t an indicator, Senthil loved to work hard and play hard, a mantra he’s brought to his team. Not only has he had a huge impact on MUN@BU, he’s also had a large impact on the circuit! We are going to miss Senthil as he goes to law school, but if his ability to persuade people to give him Q&A can translate to persuading a jury, we all know who to call if we get in legal trouble.

Skyler Bohnert

McGill University

Skyler is a graduating senior studying Honours Political Science and History. He has been a member of McGill’s Delegation Team for three years, and this was his third McMUN. Skyler has served our community with selflessness and dedication, as a member of the secretariat for McMUN’s sister conference, SSUNS, as a member of our team’s executive council, and most recently as the president of our parent organization, the International Relations Students Association of McGill. As the crisis director of McMUN’s inaugural non-traditional crisis committee, he brought his characteristic charm, creativity, and attentiveness to the needs of those around him to create an unforgettable experience for the delegates. Skyler is known on the circuit for the warmth, originality, and humour he brings to every committee. More importantly, however, he will be remembered and missed at McGill as a mentor for younger delegates, a caring and dedicated friend, and as someone who worked tirelessly for the benefit of those around him. We wish him the best of luck at law school, and have complete faith in the brightness of his future.

Thibaut Stussi

Boston University

Thibaut Stussi was the Crisis Director for BarMUN XVII’s Ad Hoc of the Secretary General. He is a fourth year at the Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies and is now finishing his term as Vice President of the BU International Affairs Association. Other than being French, lying about being the brother of Andrew Severance, and doing Model UN, you will always find Thibaut writing his thesis on the privatization of space-based platforms. Having served multiple times on BUIAA E-Board, MUN@BU Director’s Board, and Secretariat, Thibaut’s time at BU is cherished and appreciated by everyone, and BUIAA will be sad to see him go!

Honorable Mention Chairs and Crisis Directors

Anna Falcone

University of Chicago

As somebody who previously worked at a canine sanctuary, Anna Christina Halligan Falcone truly embodies what it means to be a sigma wolf. Her unique style of leadership — sincere, serene, and self-assured — has led her to shine not only as a delegate on the circuit, but also as one of the Co-Presidents of the UChicago team this year. Her presence on the circuit is unparalleled, from her skills as a delegate (a triple-gavel streak to start off the year!) to being a mentor figure not only for the team but also for delegates across the circuit. This isn’t even to mention Anna’s generational performance as Mayor Michael in chairing (and crisis directing!) ChoMUN’s flagship committee, the Ad Hoc of the Secretary-General, this year. Her leadership has helped train the next generation of UChicago delegates, teaching not just the skills of Model UN but also the je ne sais quoi of aura. As somebody who has put in so much of themselves to making both UChicago and the Model UN circuit great, Anna will be sorely missed next year, by the team and by the many people on the circuit who love her. Enjoy the glue factory!

Anzhu Wei

McGill University

Anzhu is a graduating senior studying Geography and Urban Studies at McGill. He joined the Delegation Team in his first year and has spent the last four years as an indispensable member of the team; it won’t be the same without him. He is also absolutely hilarious and always down for a mischievous side quest, making him one of the most fun people to travel with. At McGill Anzhu is leaving behind an incredible legacy in the MUN community, having served as the Secretary General of McGill’s highschool conference, SSUNS. In this role he inspired those he led and created an enjoyable and educational environment for the young delegates who attended. And on the circuit, he leaves behind a legacy as a formidable delegate and phenomenal chair. Serving as the Chair of the AdHoc committee at McMUN 2025, Anzhu’s creativity, extensive Model UN knowledge, and enthusiasm led him to develop a truly iconic Specialized Ad Hoc committee, which put delegates in a whimsical literary world, and was widely enjoyed and remembered by those who had the privilege of competing in it. The circuit, McMUN delegates, and most of all, our McGill Model UN community will surely miss him next year.

Arhant Ghanta

University of California, Berkeley

Arhant is truly one of the kindest people in UCBMUN. He is the type of person whose presence lights up the entire room the moment he walks in. His tenure in UCBMUN has included serving on the Secretariat of our high school conference, BearMUN, and in the past year, on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. In this past iteration of UCBMUN, he served as a chair for the World Health Organization General Assembly committee, pioneering committee topics about vaccine equity and anti microbial resistance. What sets Arhant apart, however, is his spirit. Whether he’s checking in on a new member, cracking a joke that leaves our retreat car cackling, or noticing Massachusetts license plates on the road (he’s from Boston), he leads with humility, honor, and heart. His deep empathy has made him not only a strong leader, but a trusted friend to many in UCBMUN. Arhant will be graduating from UC Berkeley this year with a double major in Molecular and Cell Biology and Public Health with a minor in Political Economy. After college, he’s hoping to attend medical school and pursue a career that bridges clinical care, public health, and biomedical research. We’re so grateful for everything Arhant has brought to UCBMUN and while we’ll miss him so much, we’re excited to see all the incredible things he’ll go on to do in the future!

Caleb Lantz

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Caleb is a Senior Theatre & History double major at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He served as UTKMUN’s Vice President & head delegate from 2022 to 2025, and won 8 awards in that time, including 3 gavels. This year he won an Outstanding at UNCMUNC & a Verbal at ChoMUN. He has enjoyed his time on the circuit but is more than looking forward to retirement. Go Vols!

Calvin Osborne

Harvard College

Christina Mueller

University of California, Berkeley

A third-year Political Science student, Christina guided UCBMUN through one of its most challenging years as the organization’s president. Under her steady leadership, the team earned a plethora of awards, and Christina herself shattered her gavel curse by earning her first two gavels – once at BarMUN and once again at HNMUN – two of the toughest conferences on the circuit. An electric speaker with flawless delivery and a Parli Pro expert, Christina chaired UCBMUN’s giant ILO committee, while setting the bar high for every speech our team aspired to deliver. Beyond individual accolades, Christina forged an enduring, collaborative club culture – one that empowers every delegate to develop and thrive. Off the circuit, Christina balances Model UN with teaching for Teach For America, bringing the same passion and mentorship to her students that she brings to our club. Known for her tireless work ethic, she’s the steady hand you call in a crisis and the inspiration behind one of our strongest delegations. This summer, she’ll retire from her presidency in Paris – but we all know UCBMUN wouldn’t hesitate to welcome her back in a heartbeat if she chose to run again.

Emme Lee

University of Florida

If you see someone walk into a crisis committee holding an iced matcha latte and one-too-many Miffy keychains, get ready to meet UF’s Miss Congeniality: Emme Lee.

This year, Emme stepped up as a crucial head delegate for UF’s team by traveling to BarMUN, DawgMUN, and LAMUN and directing at SunMUN III. Emme directed the Eat, Sleep, Crack On, Repeat: Love Island, 2025 spec crisis at SunMUN III. This mechanically magical committee featured cross-delegation dual delegate pairs “coupling up” to tackle the drama of reality TV, cheating scandals, and Category 5 hurricanes threatening to destroy the villa. Even among the shocking bombshells and dramatic monologues, Emme shined as a first time director. Her years of crisis experience, creativity, and pop culture knowledge contributed to one of SunMUN’s most well run and dynamic committees. She thanks her dedicated staff for cracking on with her vision: Rylee Gill, Joey Anhorn, Caitlin Deal, Cat Martinez-Wittingham, Clara Roman, Nicole Granda, and Amrita Puri.

Next year, Emme Lee will serve as UF Model UN’s Vice President, where she’ll be instrumental in another successful SunMUN. See you bevs there!

Harper Schwab

University of Chicago

As a wise person once put it, Harper is not just an excellent delegate, he’s an even better man. Leading the UChicago team as one of our Co-Presidents, Harper Wilcox Schwab (pretty slick last name, by the way) led not only in terms of mentorship to the UChicago team, but also in terms of the incredible kindness he embodies as a person. His warmth as a person and competence as a delegate were undoubtedly why his Kansas City Homeowners Association committee at ChoMUN was in such high demand! He is supportive, funny, and above all welcoming, and his leadership has been a big part of making the team so welcoming and inclusive. As a force and creative mind as a delegate and person, whether it’s been serving in Ad Hoc and UNSC jail, helping the team sketch out arcs, or getting up close to make sure that your bathroom floor is *squeaky* clean, if you need Harper, you can count on him. Harper will be sorely missed next year as a guiding presence on the circuit and for UChicago by all those whose lives he has touched, both at UChicago and on the broader circuit. Enjoy the glue factory!

Jackson Kuster

University of Miami

Creative accountants go to prison, but a creative chair means an unforgettable experience. As one of the rare accounting majors on the circuit, Jackson Kuster has always brought a unique view to world issues both as a traveling delegate for the University of Miami’s Model United Nation team and as a passionate dias member. His MUN journey began as a simple rapporteur at UM’s high school conference, MICSUN XI. Just a few months later and with three collegiate conferences under his belt, he had the honor of chairing 305 MUN II collegiate specialized committee. In this unique and fast-paced committee, delegates represented select airline members of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Jackson’s love for aviation shined through his crisis-style updates and through his emulation of IATA’s unique voting and procedural rules. Outside of the collegiate circuit, Jackson has also chaired a specialized historical United States Senate committee at MICSUN XII. In addition, he has chaired multiple High School and Middle School level general assembly committees for Florida Foundations For Leadership’s MDMUN. Jackson’s love for chairing will continue to shine next semester as a chair for 305MUN III single-delegate general assembly committee. He is looking forward to seeing you all in sunny and warm Coral Gables, Florida in October!!!!

Jacob Feser

Concordia University

Jacob Feser is a rising sophomore from Concordia University studying aerospace engineering with a minor in political science. Born in Ontario and raised in Tanzania and Kenya, he has led an extremely successful MUN career having only been on the circuit for a single year. From his first ever conference at CIAC XVI, he knew he was a crisis delegate with his often-racing brain leading him to the craziest crisis arcs. Although new to the circuit, Jacob is no stranger to excellence – having won at almost every conference he has been sent to!

From the shortest of shorts, to the longest of rants, he is an absolute pleasure to have on the team: travelling with him is short and sweet like his favourite artist ;). Jacob is the type to keep you awake until 5:00 AM, with all his genius arc ideas. But of course, he’ll start his preambles with “all I need is fifteen minutes” only for you to find yourself six hours deep about perhaps the most random topics.

His experience has led him to running perhaps the funniest committee ConMUN has ever seen. From writing whole thousand word fanfictions to his plethora of saved Nixon edits, Jacob gave it his all in the Fly Me To The Hughes; Turbulence and Fortune committee. Awarded the most creative crisis updates! His first year on the team has been nothing short of impressive, and we could not be more grateful to have him as a member of the Concordia External Delegation! It has been a pleasure to see him grow and we cannot wait to see what else he has in store!

Jacob Stein

Boston University

Jacob Stein is a graduating Senior in BUIAA studying Computer Science and Political Science with participation in the BA/MS program for Computer Science. After serving as BUIAA’s treasurer last year, he returned to staff BarMUN for his third time, this time serving as the Chair of the OpenAI Board of Directors Crisis Committee! As a long-time member of MUN@BU, he spent much of last year competing, and awarding, on the circuit, and returned to staff one of BarMUN’s most innovative committees to date. Not only did he, alongside Mason Carlucci, run a tight ship within committee, but introduced the mechanic of a “committee website” which introduced new vectors for interaction for in-room debate and backroom crisis arcs. Outside of MUN, he has worked on his thesis on testing consensus mechanisms on adversarial artificial intelligence models.

Lucia Gallo

Harvard College

Maria Zen Baxter

McGill University

Maria Zen-Baxter is a third-year at McGill, studying political science like many in MUN, but it is safe to say that McGill would be a very different team if it were not for our fearless leader and Head Delegate. After excelling as Director of Crisis last year, her transition to Head Delegate was a natural next step, one she embraced with her characteristic drive and dedication. From spending hours in the library, working with every single delegate on perfecting their crisis arc at ‘croffice’ hours, mentoring and guiding her Team Council, and being our favourite fake redhead, one could almost forget that Maria is an outstanding delegate herself. This year, her circuit highlights included competing in her first ad hoc, her first double del, her first (and the circuit’s first) double del ad hoc, and breaking the only record we can find for number of gavels on our team. Additionally, she acted as a crisis director for both our high school conference, SSUNS, and McMUN with great aplomb. We are so incredibly grateful for her leadership, tireless dedication, and extraordinary competence. Enjoy your retirement (as IRSAM President), M Aria!

Nicholas Campione

University of Florida

Nicholas Frank Campione’s love and knowledge of history is second to none. His passion eventually led him to do Model UN. With his natural curiosity and passion for learning, he made his way into UF’s teams, winning their hearts and their anger during his arguments. As treasurer for the past two years, he has used the knowledge of his double major in economics and political science to lead UFMUN into a new era of financial success, allowing the team to travel more than ever before and taking care of the members through his fatherly wisdom. During his tenure, he has also become one of UFMUN’s most successful delegates, placing at multiple conferences, most notably with his UNSC gavel at MUNE during his first conference freshmen year. At the same time, he has become one of UF’s most cherished directors, with him directing the UNSC at the high school conference GatorMUN and his alternate history 2nd Civil War committee at SunMUN, where he shocked everyone with funky mechanics and trade agreements, including some that left the country in quadrillions of dollars in debt. As he goes into his senior year, he is interning at a congressman’s office in Washington D.C. during the summer, following his dreams of going into politics, and going into the fall he will be traveling across Europe to study abroad, leaving not only a mark in the club, but a legacy for the future.

Paloma Corona

University of California, Berkeley

Paloma Corona is a junior double majoring in Molecular & Cell Biology and Cognitive Science. Originally from Mexico, she dove head first into UCBMUN this year and picked up collegiate Model UN faster than anyone expected and competed at some of the hardest GAs the circuit has to offer. When she co-chaired the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Director General – her very first time chairing at this level – she somehow kept her cool amidst last minute delegate swaps, cutting, and sorting dozens of clue cards well into the night. A pre-med powerhouse who lives and breathes model UN, Paloma’s infectious enthusiasm and knack for building connections make her the go-to peacekeeper in any room– she could chat with you for hours, and still ask “So, what’s next?”. Outside of committee, she’s clocking in miles training for the Chicago Marathon. We’re thrilled she’ll be stepping into the role of GA Head Delegate next semester – UCBMUN is so lucky to have her leading the charge

Rhea Kanuparthi

University of Chicago

There’s truly no one who can “watch this drive” better than Rhea Kanuparthi, nor anyone who has a more encyclopedic knowledge of nuclear weapons and American geopolitics. In addition to being an absolute tour de force on the circuit, this year, she briefly stepped away from competing to serve as the CD for ChoMUN UNSC. And yes, she truly did “serve.” There, she deftly and singlehandedly steered the committee through cults, environmental disasters, and of course, nuclear emergencies. Rhea is a rising junior at the University of Chicago studying Political Science and Mathematics and will be serving as the UChicago Head Delegate next year. In this role, she will make theatrical crisis speeches (her passion!), write countless directives about triages, and grab lunch at Medici afterwards. We cannot wait to see what she has up her sleeve next year, when she returns as a ChoMUN CD!

Rishit Pradhan

University of California, Berkeley

Rishit Pradhan has an affinity for boats. From his dreams of a yacht party for our club to his success as Crisis Director for the British Anarchy, he likes to dive deep into the waters of responsibility and commitment when it comes to UCBMUN. Joining almost 2 years ago, Rishit has been a vital figure in the club’s community. If anyone in this club could make you laugh while you simultaneously question his thought process, it’s Rishit. However, he isn’t just funny- he’s also extremely competent! His intelligence and humor set sail to an amazing committee that delegates wholeheartedly enjoyed. From update planning to the committee slack’s “Town Square Updates”- a channel where delegates could post as if it were Twitter, Rishit balanced organization and planning with fun shenanigans. His feedback was insightful and his conversations with delegates were nothing short of professional and friendly. The upbeat, bubbly and downright silly personality he brings to the committee room is exactly what our organization values. We’re so excited to see what he does in the future in relation to MUN, and we’re always at the edge of our seats when he takes the steering wheel, or when he’s about to speak.

Sara Mendez Arango

Florida State University

If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Sara Mendez Arango, then you would know that she is a fierceless competitor, a great friend, and a relentless advocate. For the past two years, Sara has proven herself to not just be a force to be reckoned with when competing, but also a dynamic and incredible CD who challenges delegates to bring the best out of themselves. This year, NoleMUN IV had the pleasure of having Sara direct the “Who Do You Know Here? The 1776 Bavarian Illuminati” committee. Sara gave delegates an unmatched experience as they took a deep dive into the beginning of the *mysterious and spooky* Illuminati. Even though this committee premise took place over two centuries ago, Sara guided delegates to tackle this world with grace and expertise. From creative note responses, wacky crisis updates, banter between all, and everything in-between, Sara excelled at making sure delegates’ time in Tallahassee was worth it. Beyond her competence at running a committee, Sara’s tireless dedication to her staffers is a testament to who she is as a person. Always making sure that their needs were being met, Sara embodies what the World Affairs Program means to so many of us. Sara isn’t just an amazing person inside Model UN. Her ability to uplift others by means of a personalized card, encouraging words, or finding light in the darkest of times is a skill that many wish to have. Outside of committee, Sara can often be found discovering new music, painting or drawing new art, and enlightening us all with deep Colombian history. Sara, the World Affairs Program adores you and continues to be amazed by the passion you hold for everything you do. Go Noles!

Sarah Schulte

College of William and Mary

Sean Manning

University of Georgia

Sean Manning is a graduating senior at the University of Georgia double-majoring in International Affairs and Economics with a minor in Arabic. Sean both competes across the circuit and runs committees at UGA’s two conferences, ArchMUN and UGAMUNC. Sean served as the Secretary-General of UGA Model UN in the 2024-2025 season. In the 2024-2025 season, he crisis directed DawgMUN II’s “Is It Casual Now?: Situationship 2024” committee and chaired UGAMUNC’s Security Council committee. He enjoys being involved around UGA’s campus and, outside of MUN, is a member of the Student Government Association and Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program. When he’s not talking, you can find him with his airpods in listening to Lana Del Rey, Maude Latour, or Lucy Dacus. After graduation, Sean will be moving to DC to partake in the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship.

Vikram Bharadwaj

University of Georgia

“ARIGATO” as Vikram enters the room. His presence has already been felt. The aura that encapsulates his surroundings is one that is admired by many. It’s wondered by many how one can achieve a level like this. For starters, Vikram Bharadwaj is a Political Science & Health Promotion Double Major, and Japanese Lang. and Lit., International Affairs, & Public Health Minor. Yes, you read that right. His mind is comparable to that of Jackson Pollock; being able to create abstract art that has a deeper meaning, while allowing the average mind to interpret the picture that’s painted. Some even call him Derrick Henry, as he is a freak of nature and a force to be reckoned with. He is a constant Light in our team, making sure that we are ok even when we take L’s inside and outside of committee. We are extremely lucky to have a friend such as Vikram on our team, and the circuit will not be able to prepare itself for the auramaxxing he is going to achieve this upcoming year.

Zoe Zhu

University of Chicago

Sometimes it takes one to know one, and Zoe for sure knows a UNSC. After spending what we would call research time within a few, Zoe poured her heart and soul into making sure this year’s ChoMUN UNSC was an amazing experience for every delegate. One way you may know if you were in committee with Zoe is if you heard a noise filling the awkward silences of the committee sessions. Besides running this committee, Zoe spent this year as a vice-president of the UChicago Team. Her ability to make many on the team feel included and excited to compete was felt throughout the year. Zoe is an amazing friend to everyone on the team, even when she spends hours talking about consulting recruiting or epistemic skepticism. We know she always has our back, and we cannot be prouder of her!

2024-2025 North American College All-Star MUN Team

Aaron K — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:57:48 +0000

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All names are in alphabetical order by first name within each tier.

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (FIRST TEAM)

Caroline Dupas

Georgetown University

If you’ve competed in a GA over the past two years, there’s a 99% chance that you know Caroline Dupas. Given her knack for statistics-based speech hooks, it only felt right to open her bio with one. In just two years, Caroline has taken the circuit by storm. She has conquered a diverse range of committees, from double delegate GAs to single delegate spad-hocs and GAd-hocs alike. This year, she picked up gavels across five conferences – BarMUN, UPMUNC, VICS, &MUN, and ChoMUN – adding to her grand total of seven. When she isn’t sporting her iconic Q&A dress or writing the most substantive clauses on the circuit, Caroline is training and preparing the next generation of the team’s delegates as a member of the Georgetown University Model United Nations (GUMUN) Conferences Staff. Members of GUMUN know Caroline not only as a dedicated coach and friend, but as an expert in niche topics such as space affairs, NLE Choppa’s discography and Italian brainrot. Additionally, Caroline spent this past year serving as NCSC LII’s USG of Councils and Boards and is currently serving as NCSC LIII’s Secretary-General. We can’t wait to watch Caroline guide both NCSC and GUMUN to new heights, as her future on the team and on the circuit is looking ever so bright.

Christina Mueller

University of California, Berkeley

Emma Wong

Georgetown University

Faith Farley

George Washington University

Faith Farley is the kind of leader that gets the job done. Whether she’s dominating every UNSC or ADHOC committee she steps into or stepping up to grind through a brutal four-week, back-to-back conference schedule, Faith has always put her team first. Her dedication over the past three years has made an unforgettable impact on GW’s MUN team, both on and off the competitive circuit.

Faith’s commitment goes far beyond winning awards. She’s always willing to help freshmen prep for conferences and is the first to stay late after meetings to hear more about improving the team. She’s not just someone you go to for feedback on arc or directive writing— she’s someone people turn to for real advice, mentorship, and genuine support when it matters most. Faith has never thrown away her shot to lift others up and lead by example.

Through her leadership, Faith has set a standard of excellence, compassion, and resilience that will continue to shape this team long after her time here. Her presence and leadership on the circuit have made a significant impact, gavelling almost every committee she’s been in and ending the year with a CHOMUN UNSC gavel, no less! Faith is a role model, a mentor, and a true cornerstone of this team’s spirit. She loves the team like no other, and will always be considered a friend for life, we love you Jaith Jarley… I meant Faith Farley<3.

Jason Salguero

Florida International University

Are they a muppet or a man? Although many questions surround this mysterious figure, one thing we DO know about Jason is their profound impact on both the circuit and the FIU Model UN Team. Feminist literature in one hand and masterful clauses in the other, Jason dominated their time on the circuit with finesse and poise. Committee with Jason is special. It’s one with fierce speeches, a fiery Q&A, and a game of sticky note tic-tac-toe to lighten the mood after a tense unmod. In their time on the circuit, they spent it de-dollarizing single-del GAs, never blanking in a UNSC (which to them, is technically a dual-del GA), and picking up the 2-notepad system in Crisis committees to show true dynamism as a delegate–and in all these roles, Jason showcased the grit, strength, and awarding-prowess an FIU panther always embodies. Jason isn’t just an awarding delegate, though. Their tenure as head delegate demonstrated a true leader through and through. Debrief in their room filled with takeout and good vibes that would last until 2am, this team knows Jason always dedicated themself to our overall success, ultimately leading the FIU Model UN Team to a fantastic year culminating in an amazing FIVE delegation awards for our team. Beyond the circuit, Jason also served as Secretary-General of FIMUN 36, FIU’s high school conference. They’ve given their blood, sweat, and tears, and we’re all the more grateful for it. And even when the circuit fears their Author’s Panel questions, the one we’re always happy to answer with a resounding yes is, “…sweet treat?”

Katie Thurman

University of San Francisco

An icon. A legend. The moment. This is the way Katie Thurman’s friends describe her. Whether you’ve interacted with Katie once or a dozen times, she is an invariable delight to compete and kiki with. Katie has explored almost every type of committee over the past four years, including the infamous ChoMUN double-del GA, not-so-traditional crises like the UCBMUN Beverly Hills Homeowners Association, and the LAMUN Ad Hoc. She served as president this year, and vice president to frequent double del and good friend Yja Cummings last year. She holds the record for highest career points in the school’s history, and as head delegate has helped the small team secure a spot in the Top 75 for the past two years, after going unranked prior. A skill not many delegates have, Katie serves in committee just as often as out of it, infamous for her Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent. Her team knows her best for her fantastic film photos (check out @kthurpics) and her fun loving attitude working in San Francisco’s Castro District. KThur, as she is affectionately known, will be greatly missed by teammates and circuit friends alike. Good luck with those summer classes girl!

Koushik Ramakrishnan

University of Georgia

UGAMUN’s Head Delegate of Training (and our resident Dragon) Kris has scorched the competition on the circuit with his legendary Ad-Hoc performances, earning gavels at competitive conferences where only the bravest delegates survive.

But Kris isn’t just an amazing MUN competitor; he’s the kind of leader who brings out the best in every delegate he trains. Whether you’re a nervous freshman or a returning member, he somehow knows exactly how to push you just the right amount — sometimes with encouragement, sometimes with Chipotle analogies, and sometimes just by belting out Titanium with zero hesitation and full vocal commitment.

As the architect of UGAMUN’s training program, Kris took a team with potential and forged a competitive force, built on passion, grit, and a seemingly endless supply of wildly creative crisis arcs. Throughout his time on UGAMUN’s Secretariat, Kris didn’t just train delegates, he empowered them to find their voice and step into every room with confidence. He leads not just with strategy, but with empathy, loyalty, and the kind of integrity that can’t be taught in a training doc.

Kris is now off to conquer D.C. — a city we’re not sure is ready for the Dragon. UGAMUN won’t be the same without him, and we already miss the adrenaline rush of watching him walk into a crisis room roughly 10 minutes after demolishing a 5-stack of buttermilk pancakes. Thank you, Kris, for showing us what it looks like to lead with both excellence and heart. Your presence raised the bar for everyone around you, and your impact will be felt long after you graduate. We can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes you!!!

Maria Zen-Baxter

McGill University

Nico Mendez

University of Florida

Riley Bryant

New York University

Riley is a graduating senior double majoring in International Relations and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. After 10 years doing Model UN and a near-perfect collegiate conference record, we are excited to wish her off to graduate school at Johns Hopkins SAIS!

Senthil Meyyappan

Boston University

Tara Ganguly

University of California, Los Angeles

Vihaan Ambre

Virginia Tech

Vihaan is a recent Computer Science grad from Virginia Tech, but you wouldn’t be able to tell because the minute he steps into committee, he abandons his CS major social skills to become an absolute force on the circuit. Since joining his Freshman year, Vihaan has been a driving force in VTMUN’s growth and success over the last 4 years. Under his Presidency, VTMUN has hosted its first 3 of (hopefully) many conferences, including its inaugural collegiate MUN conference, BIRDMUNC I, where he served as USG-Committees and UDG-Technology, while simultaneously running the Ad-Hoc.

Over the years, Vihaan has fostered an environment of confidence, passion, and principle at VTMUN and across the Southern circuit. Vihaan has always provided croissants, donuts, energy drinks, what have you, on conference mornings… while still finishing his homework last minute at the Red Roof Inn. The dedication to his team has shone through his competitive record. Some even label him as the “Crisis King of the South”, with awards in ad-hocs, UNSC, and more, there’s really no committee that’s out of his ballpark.

Outside of MUN, Vihaan was also active at Virginia Tech Mock Trial, and enjoys baking and cooking (sometimes for MUN@VT fundraisers). After graduation, Vihaan plans to go to law school after some time at IBM. Him and his Blue Hawaiian shirt at closings will be missed dearly! Vihaan, you are the backbone of Model United Nations at Virginia Tech and we will always appreciate how much love you have put into the team.

Wretam Purkayastha

George Washington University

Wretam Purkayastha joined the team last year and quickly stood out as a dedicated and dependable delegate! He truly has a passion for mun and brings that energy into everything he does whether it’s teaching cadets or competing on the circuit. If you competed in an adhoc this past year, you’ve definitely seen Wretam there since he’s stuck in ad hoc jail. He is GWMUN’s crisis guru and is constantly teaching the cadets all of the crisis tips and tricks. If you run into him on a conference, he has his Saratoga Springs water bottle ready and will definitely make a cringy speech using it as a prop. In all seriousness Wretam is the team’s heart and his fun energy is contagious. Wretam is the best vice head delegate GWMUN could ever have!! We are so proud of all he accomplished this year and can’t wait to see what he does next year as vice head delegate again!! GWMUN loves you Wretam and is incredibly lucky to have you!!

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (SECOND TEAM)

Anna Falcone

University of Chicago

Becca Golden

University of Georgia

The queen of the gavel, Becca Golden is a rising fourth-year at UGA majoring in Environmental Economics and Management with a minor in Environmental Law and Urban Planning. She has competed in Model UN for three years while making friends (and getting awards) all across the circuit. As busy as she is with MUN, you can also find her playing volleyball with friends, hiking, and attending concerts. She will happily give you some song recommendations by Hozier, the Brummies, and Megan Thee Stallion if you’re ever in need. Despite her rigorous commitment to the team this past year, she’s taking a slight step back from traveling across the circuit. Regardless, This means she will be more ready than ever to get that gavel when the time comes! Don’t be worried if she wants to JPD Marry you by the way, she promises it’s just for fun. We are incredibly lucky to have Becca on our team and can’t wait to see everything she will do this year!

Connor Larson

Fordham University

Connor Larson is a graduating Senior from Fordham University, studying International Political Economy. He served as FUMUN’s President this Spring, leading the club to their best year in team history and helping them earn four delegation awards along the way. Despite only joining the team as a second semester sophomore, he has played a major role in Fordham’s sharp rise on the circuit. As a delegate, Connor had a slow start to his junior year, but after learning everything he possibly could about crisis committees he never looked back, finishing his career with seven consecutive awards and retiring as FUMUN’s all-time leading scorer. Connor’s own performances as a delegate, contributions as an E-Board member, and his ambitious vision for Fordham’s team has cemented him as a FUMUN legend. His club leadership has been an example to follow for new members and carried a particular degree of professionalism, all while relentlessly making MUN puns, NBA analogies, and analyzing circuit results. Perhaps the story that can best describe him is after earning a gavel, he simply claimed “job’s not finished” only to gavel once again 6 days later at the following conference. FUMUN will miss Connor’s presence on the team, but are excited to see what he will accomplish in the future. After graduation, Connor will be staying in New York, pursuing his passion for International Affairs by working full time at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Diego Balda

University of Miami

Diego Balda, a junior at the University of Miami studying biomedical engineering, brings the warmth of his hometown Caracas, Venezuela along with distinctive sass and humor that have become his trademark. Known for quick wit and hilarious remarks that win over even the most serious committees, Diego has earned gavels from elite conferences including BARMUN, McMUN, HNMUN, LAMUN, and CHOMUN. With a record-setting 4.14 ratio this year, the highest average in club history, Diego has proven himself a formidable competitor in any committee room. The JCC warrior is instantly recognizable by his leather jacket, sunglasses, and White Monster as he transforms crisis committees with creative narrative arcs that impress chairs, crisis directors, and fellow delegates alike. While balancing responsibilities including his research and administrative position at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine & Jackson Memorial Hospital, Diego has become well-known for mentoring newer team members with supportive yet sassy feedback crucial to their development. Before important sessions, you’ll find him rallying the Miami delegation with his go-to hype track, “Nosebleeds” by Doechii, setting the perfect tone for success. As Miami’s incoming Head Delegate, Diego balances competitive edge with genuine care for the team’s growth. His strategic brilliance continues to elevate Miami’s standing in the Model UN community. The team looks forward to seeing how his leadership will shape their future success, though they may need to stock up on caffeinated drinks to keep pace with their energetic new leader.

Drishti Gupta

University of California, Berkeley

Hanan Levis Betancourt

University of Florida

Hayden Dunson

New York University

Hailing from Austin, Texas, Hayden Dunson is a senior majoring in Public Policy at NYU Wagner. His knowledge of policies extends not only to the classroom, but is also applied throughout his life – especially within his incredible MUN strategies.

The brightest stars burn the fastest. And although Hayden started his Model UN career in seventh grade, NYUMUN was only blessed with his presence last year. However even though he has only competed as a delegate this year Hayden has attended 6 conferences and achieved a realm of spectacular results. He gaveled twice at CIAC and CMUNNY, and awarded at the UCBMUN JCC. In a brief stint as head delegate, Hayden led NYU’s team in winning Outstanding Small Delegation in CIAC. Even when representing a brutal gang leader or a greedy oil tycoon, Hayden’s charming personality compels those around to working with him. Hayden excels in the intersection of Model UN and History, and kicks ass in committees set in the 20th century.

Hayden is also a prominent figure within the NYUMUN conference branches and has served as our USG of Staff Affairs at NYUMUNC 16, the Chair of UNHRC at EmpireMUNC XI, and the Chair of Cory Aquino at NYUMUNC 15. He is always the most energetic and upbeat person in any room and his presence will be greatly missed when he graduates this year. Whether it’s no longer hearing him belt Frank Sinatra at ungodly hours, lamenting the never-ending losses Dallas teams face or genuinely listening to your troubles with an open mind, Hayden carries the authentic personality and approachability all great MUN delegates should aspire to have, and all of us at NYU are so proud of his journey and where he will go.

Jenna Burtch

University of Maryland

Jenna is a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park graduating this spring with a B.A. in Government & Politics as well as a B.A. in Communications and a minor in rhetoric. A life long Marylander, Jenna has been involved in Model UN for nearly 8 years and has seen Maryland Model United Nations through its many phases and many many name changes. First serving as the USG of Media and Technology her freshman year, Jenna has fought tooth and nail to support UMDMUN’s efforts of building back its travel team and high school conference after suffering losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later serving as the Director General, Secretary General, and now Co-President of UMDMUN alongside her partner in crime, Isra Qadri, Jenna has had the opportunity to build UMDMUN into the blossoming program it is today with the best and brightest freshman and sophomore classes in program history. While her performance on the circuit was questionable to begin with, starting her tenure at a time when we still debated in masks, Jenna has spent the last four year cultivating a record of 3 delegation awards with UMDMUN and a reputation on the circuit of kendrick lamar hooks, raising several iconic leaders from the dead, and always sporting a pink samba to boot.

The world of the collegiate model un circuit has been a home away from home for Jenna the past four years and has provided her some of the best friends and memories a girl could ask for. As her time with UMDMUN and the North American circuit draws to a close, Jenna couldn’t be more grateful to those who have made these past four years nothing but extraordinary. Jenna would like to thank her UMDMUN predecessors for seeing the potential in her and providing so many opportunities for growth, her fellow graduating seniors on the circuit for sticking around and putting up with a LOT of shenanigans the past four years, and the youngins of UMDMUN for taking the reigns and continuing the work of loving and supporting a program that has always supported her.

Lori Garavartanian

University of California, Los Angeles

A constant positive presence, immense GA prowess, and an affinity to eating ice, are some of the few ways we can describe Lori Garavartanian. Our undisputed double delegate G.O.A.T, if you have ever competed with Lori you will have seen her undying smile and her amazing speeches. This year Lori decided to take on one of the most burdensome tasks of all time, being both a head delegate and our Secretary-General for LAMUN XX. She not only completed those roles but excelled in them, leading our team to a record high conferences and running the circuits most loved, and competitive conference at a brand new-hotel. This just speaks to Lori’s grit, passion, and unwavering energy that she has for MUN. But where Lori’s skills are truly exemplified is in her ability to connect and make everyone feel comfortable around her. From helping to set up the first of many MUN Athletic Competitions to bringing our team closer to so many other teams, her warm presence is not only felt within MUN at UCLA but across every club she has interacted with. While Lori is graduating and pursuing a further education at USC Law (I know, I know), no matter which tier she ends up at we know that she will make everyone around her better. We will miss you so much Lori and your impact on our club will be felt for generations to come.

Mason Carlucci

Boston University

Mason Carlucci is the crisis backbone of MUN@BU. Though he was busy all year coding for Data Science major and serving as Secretary-General for BosMUN, BU’s high school conference, he still found time to compete 6 times, including at McMUN the weekend right before BosMUN!! He likes to claim otherwise, but Mason is a MUN kid at heart who hates touching grass, and while he might not study IR or Political Science, he enjoys every opportunity to do Model UN. This season, Mason tore up the crisis circuit in a diverse array of committees, from sports committees to JCCs and from Ad Hocs to historical committees. The whole team is so proud of our favorite Italian-Polish goofball and we can’t wait to see what further carnage he brings to the circuit next year.

Mathilde Hebras

University of California, Los Angeles

You may know Mathilde as the legendary Zombie Joe Biden or recognize her as LAMUN’s fantastic USG of crisis; we know her as one of our team’s most dedicated and inspiring members. Whether she is cooking up an insane backroom arc or forging forever friendships in front room, she has made a lasting impression as a force on the circuit known to bring joy to every room she walks into – while probably wearing her iconic red heels. If we had to describe Mathilde in one word, it would be caring, as she is always taking time out of her day to mentor new members and share her love of MUN with the world. From late-night prep sessions to Pitbull dance parties, Mathilde has helped foster a welcoming and fun environment that everyone wants to be a part of. When she was not spending her weekends traveling to conferences, you could often find her working tirelessly as the USG of LAMUN XX, reading a good book, and rating all the best coffee shops in LA. You can’t spell Mathilde without MUN (ok, maybe you can), but spelling aside, MUN at UCLA and this circuit would not be whole without her. We know she will continue to be a circuit superstar next year, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store!

Phoebe Chambers

Georgetown University

Raghu Kommalapaty

University of California, Los Angeles

Samaranjay Goyal

University of Miami

Samaranjay Goyal is an Economics and Math major and from Columbia, MO. He started mun in 2021. After four years and 10 awards, while gaveling in both GA and Crisis, Samaranjay Goyal learned that nothing in life is harder than a double del GA. He is proud of all the work he has put into this activity, but more importantly, he is proud of the friends he made along the way. Nothing can compare to his speeches, graphic t shirts, aviators, and everyone knows his legacy will forever live on. He has empowered the Umiami team to achieve new heights, both through his leadership and friendship, pushing others to be their best version of themselves. His hard work and influence has shown as this has been one of the most successful years of Umiami Model UN history. He will forever miss the UMiami model UN team and the rest of the people on the circuit that he had the pleasure of working with. After graduation he will be working in tech consulting in Minneapolis while thinking about the great times he had with his MUN friends. GO CANES!

Tim Lu

University of Chicago

Can we get a standing ovation for Timothy Lu? You can say that again. If you’ve ever been around him, you have probably picked up one of the 50 brain rot quotes he has infected not just the team, but also the circuit with, which is all just evidence of how impactful Tim is to those around him. While a GA del at heart (only ever having gaveled or earned an outstanding in single del GAs!), Tim has been a force on the GA, crisis, and UNSC circuits throughout the year. Stepping into a new role as a vice-president of the UChicago Team this year, he has demonstrated his ability as a compassionate leader, kind friend, and best delegate. We are all so excited for him to be President of the Team next year and are so proud of all that he has accomplished so far and are excited for the places he will take the team in the upcoming year. Have fun next year Tim!

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Amerah Abderrazzaq

Boston University

Amerah Abderazzaq is a rising MUN@BU senior studying International Relations and Economics. As the solo head delegate of Boston University, Amerah not only led the team to its highest fall ranking, but also simultaneously led their return to UNSC committees. Amerah competes at a high level in both crisis and specialized committees. She’s quick to remind you she only started competing in her sophomore year, and since then has competed 13 times and led BU’s team in points during her head-delegate tenure. Amerah also twice served on the secretariat for BosMUN, BU’s high school conference, where she competed as a delegate in high school. When she’s not in Latin-American committees, she’s doing paint-by-numbers and wearing pink. She’s the hardest worker on MUN@BU and an outstanding delegate.

Anderson Korman

American University

Anderson “What’s up big dog” Korman is a rising Senior from Milton, Massachusetts majoring in International Studies. Throughout his time on American University Model United Nations, he has been a respected competitor, mentor, and most of all, friend. Anderson is a pillar of the AUMUN team, organizing team-bonding events as AUMUN social chair while serving as Vice President of The American University International Relations Society this year. While Anderson has been successful in every committee type, he has become AU’s de-facto single-del GA delegate and holds AU’s general assembly gavel record.

Outside of the circuit, Anderson has spent time interning for the US Department of State and the House of Representatives while cheering on his NBA champion Boston Celtics. Next semester he will be taking a much-needed break from DC and MUN to study abroad at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (but mostly travel around Southeast Asia). We are excited to see how much he will accomplish after graduating, but he still has one semester of MUN left! Most importantly; remember that sailors never mutiny.

Angie Zuleta

Florida International University

As Angie’s favorite band bôa sings, “the thinking takes too much time,” which she took to each committee this year, dazzling delegates with her hilariously witty, off the cuff speeches. In just her second year on the circuit, and first as FIU’s Head Delegate, Angie found herself racking up awards in just about every type of committee imaginable. From her beloved crises (from which she earned quite a few gavels), to the ChoMUN UNSC, and even the dual-delegate Ad-Hoc GA at UNCMUNC, her skills truly know no bounds. In the upcoming year, she will be translating all of this success and her seven years of competitive Model UN experience into FIMUN 38 as Secretary-General, hoping to make it the biggest and best high school conference in Florida! Outside of her competitive and leadership functions, Angie is beloved amongst the FIU team, and you can often find her chatting it up with newer members or embarking on a journey to the campus convenience store for cookies with whoever will tag along. On top of it all, she somehow finds a way to be a standout student and professional, triple majoring in International Relations, Philosophy, and Political Science, and interning for state senator Alexis Calatayud! We know she will continue to make waves inside and out of MUN, and could not be more proud of her accomplishments.

Archer Amon

Florida International University

Of the few things AI could never recreate, Archer Amon is one of them. This high-performing and high-achieving individual has managed to snag three whole majors in their repertoire. This summer he’ll be graduating as a Computer Science, International Relations, and Political Science major and prepare himself to take on the challenges life has in store with him beyond college. With a dazzling depth of knowledge this delegate has taken the circuit by storm this year. With a go-getter mindset Archer has clawed his way to three gavels in a variety of different committees. Truly a well-rounded delegate, he knows how to lead a room with ease and leave those competing against him amazed by his knowledge and prowess. From the chilly city of Montreal to the bustling noise of New York, Archer has consistently decimated the competition in every room he’s stepped in, showing that he has the skill to do all types of committees. No matter where he’s put Archer seems to facilitate a space where everyone can comfortably participate, making him one of FIU’s most prized delegates!

Ayisha Hilal

McGill University

Ayisha is a graduating senior studying Political Science, International Development Studies, and Economics at McGill. She has been a member of our team since the beginning of her freshman year, and over that time has left an indelible legacy in this organization, despite her constant claims that she was going to imminently quit. She has served as the Deputy in charge of GAs & ECOSOCs and as USG Committees for McGill’s high school conference, SSUNS, staffed McMUN for four years, and served as the VP Internal of our parent organization, IRSAM, in her senior year. Ayisha will be remembered for scaring our freshman delegates with MUN horror stories, showing up to practice simulations a minimum of a half hour late (but still being there, as she’ll remind you), and pulling late (semi-productive) nights in the library. She’s also known on our team and on the circuit as a brilliant and inimitable GA delegate, with an unparalleled knack for social strategy, a natural capacity for leadership, and an bright and passionate presence in every committee she’s been in. Ayisha has acted as a mentor, a leader, and a devoted friend to so many of us on this team, and although it will not be the same without her, her legacy will live on for a long time to come. It’s with heavy hearts and a lot of love that we say goodbye to her, but we are so excited to see her spread her light to the world, especially in any upcoming sprint triathlons or seasons of Survivor.

Courtney Daniels

Fordham University

Whether you’ve read her page-long funding clauses or have seen her iconic bedazzled flag heels, you’ve heard of Courtney Daniels. A rising Junior at Fordham University majoring in International Political Economy, Courtney joined FUMUN last season and hasn’t slowed down, defending her titles as the team’s highest-scoring female delegate and as an All Star for the second consecutive year. As interim Head Delegate Courtney led FUMUN to 2 of the team’s 4 delegation awards during the 2024-2025 season, though her leadership extends to her role as Director of General Assembly Training, where she passes on her unforgettable speech hooks. Courtney’s continued dedication is inspiring, and her skill is evidenced by the awards she’s collected, including a gavel in UCBMUN’s double-delegate ILO alongside fellow All Star Shane Maher.

Be it during trainings, unforeseen travel chaos, or on the way to class, ‘court-daniels,’ as she is fondly known to FUMUN, is always willing to go above and beyond for the team (unless you need help with your crisis arc) with her “eat, sleep, and breathe MUN” mentality. Whether giving a pre-committee pep talk, retaining decorum while ‘chairing’ team debriefs, or reminding us that one bad speech doesn’t mean it’s over, Courtney’s compassion, tenacity, and role as a GA powerhouse has paved the way for FUMUN’s historic success as a two-time Top 25 team. In just two years Courtney has left a lasting mark on the circuit, cementing herself as one of the most impactful delegates in FUMUN history, and we are proud to call her a teammate, an All Star, and our friend. As she reminds everyone at every conference, “It’s never over,” and we are excited to see her continue her streak of excellence on the circuit and beyond.

Cris Rodriguez

University of Florida

Cristina Rodriguez, known to her friends as Cris, is a senior public relations major at the University of Florida. As the Secretary-General of the most successful SunMUN iteration to date, and UF’s most consistent awardee, Cris has truly cemented herself as an unforgettable member of the circuit. Cris has done MUN since she was in middle school, and had only competed in crisis rooms until her sophomore year in college, when she won a Diplomacy Award in her first GA. Two years later, Cris has placed in some of the most difficult GA rooms, and is one of the few members on her team that have placed in both crisis and GA committees. Cris is also UF’s most seasoned Press Corps delegate, placing in three committees of that style. This year, she won four awards, including her second LAMUN Press Corps gavel in a row. She is a prime example of what a UF delegate looks like — kind, creative and persevering — and a presence that will be sorely missed by her team and the circuit. The various committees she has competed in have prepared her for a career in public interest communications, securing her an internship last summer with the World Wildlife Fund. Her caring spirit and integrity help her make an impact wherever she goes, and she is bound to be successful in her future endeavors.

Ellie White

American University

Ellie White is one of AU’s beloved graduating seniors, a former Head Delegate of the team, and is now going on to graduate school at John Hopkins University. The team could not be more proud of them and is happy to see her honored with her second election to the all stars team! After closing out a fantastic final season on the collegiate circuit, Ellie will be ending their term with what we like to call the “lucky number 13” gavels in total (breaking the AU record!). If you ever raised your brow at a zany shrimp arc (shoutout to the brine queen), the end of the world, or anything of an explosive nature…well, now you know who was responsible!

But Ellie’s accomplishments in life and on the circuit go beyond awards. Ellie has been a mentor to the entire team, and many other people on the circuit. There are not many people as patient, willing to teach, and kind-hearted as Ellie and the circuit and AUMUN is all the better for it. Now that Ellie is finally in her retirement era, we know she will achieve so much more.

After a 30 conference career, let it be known that there are only three things guaranteed in our lives: Death, taxes, and the same video game wives! Congratulations to Ellie on another amazing year, and we hope the circuit will continue to honor their legacy by playing an Ellie White classic at every conference: most heinous thing said or done!

Gavin Lorenzo

University of Alabama

Gavin Lorenzo graduated from The University of Alabama after serving as the Head Delegate for the 2024-2025 year. He was drawn to MUN at UA’s Spring Get on Board Day when the Vice Head Delegate pointed him out from the crowd with a commanding “You. In the jacket, come here.” Only a week later, Gavin went to his first conference, asking pressing questions of the vampire world such as: “What’s a directive?”

From there, he began his meteoric rise from verbal to verbal, then gavel after gavel. Gavin finished his short time with Bama MUN with five gavels in only two years, including a gavel at NCSC 2024. He earned a record 3.5 points per conference ratio, and his imdominatable legacy is only reinforced as Bama MUN’s fearless leader, resident Buccee’s fiend, foe of the aux, and Red Roof extraordinaire.

Graduated but not forgotten, Gavin will forever be remembered as Bama MUN’s Sigmessiah of DAWGopoly, The Owl of The Hollywood Blacklist, and Birdman of the USS Nimitz. The Team wishes Gavin the best in all he goes on to do, and ROLL TIDE!

Giovanna Garcia

University of Miami

Gio is a rising senior at the University of Miami, double majoring in Public Advocacy and French on the pre-law track. Originally from Goiânia, Brazil, she has been an active member of the University of Miami’s Model UN team since her freshman year of college. As president this past season, Gio played a key role in leading the team through its most successful year to date, earning four delegation awards and securing the program’s first-ever spot in the Top 10 collegiate Model UN rankings.

Under her leadership, the team achieved new milestones, earning recognition at conferences where UMiami had never previously placed. Known for her thoughtful strategy, and synergy with co-head del Osei Allen, she gave consistent support for her teammates, helping position UMiami as a serious presence on the national circuit.

Whether she’s passionately delivering speeches in General Assembly, Gio brings a unique blend of charisma, intellect, and strategy to every committee she enters. She is known across the circuit not only for her strong presence in committee but also for her unwavering commitment to uplifting her teammates behind the scenes. Gio has earned awards at some of the most competitive conferences in North America, competing in 8 double delegate committees this season.

Outside committee Gio has been instrumental in building a stronger team culture. From organizing team meetings and mentoring new members to fostering a sense of belonging among delegates, she has contributed to both the competitive and community sides of UMiami’s program.

As she enters her final year, Gio continues to be a leader within the team and a key figure in shaping its future. Her impact on the program, both competitively and culturally, has set a new standard for what’s possible at UMiami Model UN. We can’t wait to see everything she will achieve this year!

Harper Schwab

University of Chicago

Jacob Rose

University of Southern California

Jacob Rose is a now departed member of the MUNSC Team, and our former President. From the great city of Walla Walla, Washington (basically Seattle), Jacob has burned his name into the USC MUN history books as an iconic Ad Hoc delegate, new member trainer, party planner, and resident UNC of the team. Jacob has truly been a powerhouse of a delegate, gaveling on both coasts and setting an amazing example for the rest of the team. Whether he was coaching a younger crisis delegate or yapping behind the IR library desk, Jacob has been the “big brother” to the entire USC team. Serving as the Deputy-Secretary-General of TrojanMUN 2024, Jacob has been a pillar of the team, propping up the rest of the team as he went. MUNSC is changed for the better because of Jacob, and will be in perpetual mourning after his graduation. In the words of Jacob, more times than we can count, FIGHT ON!

Katelyn Gramza

University of Cincinnati

Katelyn is the Internal Vice President of the University of Cincinnati’s Model UN team and is graduating this year with a degree in International Affairs! A transfer student from Dayton, Ohio, she has made the most of her two years at UC—competing in and awarding in numerous General Assemblies across the circuit. Katelyn is especially passionate about the circular economy and digital governance, and is currently enjoying the challenge of learning French. Congratulations Katelyn!!

Kathy Cuellar

Florida International University

Wandering into the first GA simulation of the year, Kathy began her MUN journey as a freshman at FIU. Observably shaking during her first intro, it seemed like that was the last time Kathy was ever unsure of what to do in committee. Like a fish to water, Kathy very quickly became a powerhouse on the team, even within her first year. Fighting for – and winning– top page quickly became synonymous with Kathy’s name amongst fellow FIU dels. Simultaneously, she balances a major in International Relations and Political Science, with certificates in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and National Security Studies. Officially, Kathy will also be continuing her time on the team as our Crisis Training Director. Motivated, kind, and witty, she truly is a treasured friend and delegate on our team. Enthusiastically, we must say we love to have her on the team. We cannot wait to see what else she accomplishes in her last year on the circuit and far beyond. We love you, Kathy!

Kayla Bello

University of Florida

Kayla is a rising junior at the University of Florida, characterized by her unparalleled dedication, authenticity, and competitive nature. To know Kayla is to respect & admire her; she has continuously served the UF Model UN team, simultaneously fulfilling the roles of USG of General Assemblies for SunMUN III and Director of Member Development for General Assemblies on the team’s executive board. Outside of Gainesville, Kayla has always been a star on the circuit, from gaveling at her very first collegiate conference to continuously maintaining a streak of awards that reflect her unmatched skill set. From regional to national conferences, her attention to detail and emphasis on genuine connections have solidified her place on the GA circuit as a beacon of diplomacy. Whether it is having floor time with her bloc between sessions, matching with her dual del, or bringing endlessly positive vibes to her team both at home and on the road, Kayla has already made an everlasting impact on those around her in just two years. As Kayla enters her next phase of her leadership journey as the newly appointed SunMUN IV Secretary General, her shining presence on the circuit will continue to connect UFMUN to the amazing teams and people she has met through MUN thus far. Kayla’s teammates and friends cannot wait to see what she will accomplish next, both on and off the circuit.

Maya Bielawski

University of Miami

Maya Bielawski is a Spring 2025 graduate from the University of Miami with a 4.0 GPA and departmental honors in both her majors. Majoring in International Studies and Political Science, Maya brought her love of international politics and history into historical crisis committees across North America. Although she only began her MUN journey junior year, Maya quickly became one of the strongest female delegates on the Miami MUN team. Starting her career with a gavel, she has never blanked or placed lower than an honorable in any of the 7 conferences she has competed in. Maya dual-held executive board positions for the 2024-2025 year, serving as the executive chair of finance and Director General for 305MUN II. In addition to Model UN this year, she held two jobs, one teaching assistant position, one internship, and five additional executive board positions in other organizations on campus. She recently completed her honors thesis focusing on the implementation of the Rome Statute and the effectiveness of human rights law prosecuted by the International Criminal Court. As for the future, it’s in the air! Maya is a Fulbright Semi-Finalist waiting to hear back on whether she will move to Armenia for the next year. Whatever the future holds, she will certainly continue to be the queen of sidequests and pick up random hobbies along the way (surfing being the most recent one). She will always hold her circuit memories close to her heart. Go Canes!

Osei Allen

University of Miami

As an incoming senior at the University of Miami and one half of the now-retired “Momma and Papa” head del duo, Osei Allen is proud to have served as the “father” of the Miami Model United Nations team for the 2024-2025 season. Having staffed and/or competed in over thirty conferences since his freshman year of high school, Osei can say with utmost confidence that MUN @ UM is the greatest team he has ever had the pleasure of being a part of. Alongside his glorious co-president Gio Garcia, Osei is proud to have led the Miami MUN team to historic team-highs in gavels, points, and delegation awards this past year. However, if you know Osei (or have at least watched him unintentionally “body slam” his teammates during awards), you know that he loves and celebrates the accomplishments of his team far above his own. As a result, Osei attributes this first-ever All-Star selection and all subsequent successes to a co-president, E-Board, and general body of members that have truly redefined what it means to be a Miami Hurricane. Although Osei expects to remain relatively undisturbed post-retirement, you may see him dabbling in specialized (or dare he say, even crisis) committees here and there on the circuit next year.

Paige Leah Farber

Concordia University

Farber is a rising junior at Concordia University, pursing an honors degree in Linguistics. Being a person of many talents (figure skating, dancing, writing, art exhibits, debate, whatever you name, she has probably done it), she takes her impressive skill set with her into her Model United Nations career, having only been on the circuit for two years.

Ever since her first conference at CIAC XIV only a year ago, she has grown a love for crisis committees characterized by her signature crisis note style and all her tech-y arcs. Seven conferences and one too many heist committees later, she is no stranger to excellence with six individual awards and becoming a head delegate in her second year. From there, she has inspired delegates on the team with her countless hours brainstorming crazy crisis arcs and teaching people how to write (befitting of her major).

Shown by her dedication and talent, Paige has always given her best to compete for the Concordia External Delegation and this team is delighted to have had her serve as a head delegate. She has always been ambitious and driven and we know she will succeed with whatever she sets her mind on. She has a long career ahead of her both in MUN and in her life and we cannot wait to see where she goes!

Sabeeh Mirza

University of Southern California

Sabeeh Mirza, serving as President of USC Model United Nations, has led his team with a balance of strategy, style, and a little bit of chaos. Whether he was acting as our head delegate at conferences or individually counseling each member through difficult committee sessions, Sabeeh consistently uplifted the spirits and strengthened the quality of USC MUN. His resilience in committee can only be exemplified by the fact that even a broken toe couldn’t stop him; after injuring himself at a conference, he still showed up to every single committee session, limping his way through debate with his unmatched determination and iconic opening lines for his speeches. His energy through it all reminded everyone around him what true dedication looks like—proving that even when the pressure’s on (and the toe is broken), Sabeeh shows up, gives his all, and inspires the rest of us to do the same. Sabeeh embodies the role of the presidency with a grace and confidence that few people even dare to aspire to. With his signature dramatic demeanor and calming presence, Sabeeh has made MUNSC the place to be.

Shane Maher

Fordham University

Shane is a sophomore at Fordham University studying political science. He joined Fordham’s team in his first semester of Freshman year, and quickly became addicted to the competitive, social, and challenging aspects of the collegiate Model UN circuit. Whether it’s a speech in which he’s splashing water in his face or emerging from behind the curtains during a draft resolution presentation, Shane undoubtedly loves being a part of this competition. While gathering awards at 5 different conferences this past school year, Shane’s leadership, friendly demeanor, and excellence as a GA delegate have played an impactful role in Fordham’s success. Serving as the Assistant Trainer of GA this Spring, he helped guide new and old delegates to continued conference success. He would like to shout his GA teammates of Sinhawe Haji, Ali Saab, Grace Curtis, Nini Dias, and his dual del Courtney Daniels for exceeding expectations this past year. Luckily for the Crisis Dels of Fordham MUN, they will get a break from hearing about how much more superior GA is, as he will be studying abroad in the spring of 2026 in Granada, Spain. We can’t wait to see what Shane will be able to accomplish next fall, both as a delegate and beyond!

Walker Szczecina

George Washington University

Walker Szczecina has been truly non stop this year. As a sophomore at George Washington University and as assistant head delegate of the GWU team, Walker certainly made a name for himself, though it may be hard to pronounce. He is known around GW as a hilarious and personable guy, the best lighting tech GW has ever seen, and most importantly as a good friend. Many are calling him this century’s hottest thing to come out of New Jersey, as this year he has not only solidified himself as a great delegate but as a successful and yet personable leader. From Hurricane Helene to his first UNSC Gavel at CHOMUN, Walker brought his signature charisma, charm and fantastic speeches to all 7 of the conferences he attended. He has defined his tenure as assistant head delegate by providing heavy hitting performances, providing unity to the GWMUN team, strong leadership and his signature humor when needed. He has made himself a recognizable face on the UNSC circuit by competing in 3 UNSCs, proving to be a reliable UNSC delegate through both his GA skills (such as the WATER clause) and his always fantastic crisis skills. Walker has truly deserved being cemented as a model UN all star, exemplifying his dedication to the craft, his leadership and all he learned throughout his time on the college circuit.

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10 Tips to excel at MUN from 2025 High School Model UN Excellence Awardees

Aaron K — Mon, 12 May 2025 13:38:44 +0000

Josefina Allie, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN

Tip: During committee, especially during multi-day conferences, try the whole time. You might not be the best speaker or writer, but if you put your full effort in the whole time you will stand out.

Lukas Beltz, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Best Delegate at NDMUN
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN

Tip: Confidence is key. Fake it till you make it, and even after you make it.

Sean Burke, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at KnightMUN
Best Delegate at LabMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MITMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WVMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN

Tip: Every time there’s a major development in committee, pause and try to view it the way that your assigned position would. This is very important in staying on-policy, coming up with unique reactions, and generating impressive solutions that stand out from overly generic, recycled clauses.

Sasha Eckler, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUNC
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Best Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Best Delegate at FIMUN

Tip: Come to conferences prepared and never be afraid to lean on your teammates for help.

Helen Glass, North Broward Preparatory

School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at JAGMUN
Honorable Mention at BULLSMUN
Honorable Mention at EMPIREMUN
Best Delegate at ARCHIEMUN
Outstanding Delegate at GATORMUN
Honorable Mention at MICSUN

Tip: Study! Study! Study! I really can’t stress how being prepared and knowing everything you possibly can helps, especially when it comes to thinking on your feet, coming up with diverse solutions on the spot, and giving speeches without reading off a paper. My personal favorite way of studying for conferences is by printing out the background guide and annotating on it!

Naiha Hernandez, UHS, Puerto Rico, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegation at CENUPR Boneville
Great Delegation at CENUPR Robinson
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Francis
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Mary
Great Delegation at SJSMUN

Tip: Find someone to collaborate with that matches your personality, dynamic duos for the win!

Maggie Marcus, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable Delegate at SMUNC
Best Delegate at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Best Delegate at EAGLEMUNC

Tip: Be authentic and let your personality show through in committee, and always try to learn something new from others.

Alexa Pla, Independent Delegate, 2027

Awards won:

FIMUN 36/ International Court of Justice/ Diplomatic Commendation
HUDMUN II/ Pre-Korean War/ Honorable Mention
KnightMUN XXIII/ F1 Board of Directors/ Outstanding Delegate
DAMUN I/ Gotham Crisis/ Best Delegate
MISUN XII/ Formula 1: Temple of Speed/ Outstanding Delegate
FIMUN 37/ Crisis Ad-Hoc / Diplomatic Commendation

Tip: Patience is key in Model UN. As a crisis delegate, I have seen how tumultuous a committee can be but the most important thing is to maintain a steady pace. Don’t rush yourself and burn out by the second day of the conference, build yourself up slowly to leave an impact in your committee. And don’t forget to be amicable and befriend your fellow delegates!

Siya Shah, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best at Boston University
Outstanding at University of Chicago Lab
Honorable at University of Central Florida
Honorable at Carl Sandburg
Outstanding at Carl Sandburg
Honorable at Lyons Township

Tip: My top piece of advice for the MUN community is to never give up. There are a lot of times where MUN can feel very discouraging however, you cant allow this feeling to consume you. A mistake that has been made, or one thing not going your way isn’t the end of the world, and in essence, you just have to forget about any mistakes you have made, because we all make them! Also, DO NOT get intimidated, especially with people who appear to have a louder voice than you. Most likely you are just as good as them! You have an equal chance of winning and you should stick with it all the way through the end of the conference!

Nicolas Silva, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Honorable Mention at SMUNC
Honorable Mention at EMPIREMUNC
Honorable Mention at FWPMUN
Verbal Commendation at EAGLEMUNC

Tip: Be confident and be sure to take pride in your unique ideas. Not every conference will go as planned, but focus on the things you are able to control such as your speeches, resolution ideas, and teamwork with other delegates. Once you stop obsessing over results and focus on what you are able to control, the successes and awards will follow.

Want to see the full list of students who received a High School Model UN Excellence Award during the 2024-2025 School year? Click here.

Every year, thousands of high schoolers around the world dedicate their time to diligently study the complexities of the world’s conflicts and develop their diplomacy skills in order to be best prepared to lead the world. While not limited to competitions, this is the work of high school Model UNers. This year, Best Delegate has decided to launch its High School Model UN Diplomatic Excellence Awards to best represent and honor the hard work of high school students who distinguish themselves on the Model UN circuit and best reflect the values of diplomacy. All recipients must have won at least 3 awards at high school Model UN conferences over the course of the 2024-2025 Academic Year to qualify. Of the over 70+ respondents and awardees Best Delegate received, there were 10 delegates who stood out. Here is their advice for competing on the Model UN circuit.

Josefina Allie, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN

Tip: During committee, especially during multi-day conferences, try the whole time. You might not be the best speaker or writer, but if you put your full effort in the whole time you will stand out.

Lukas Beltz, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Best Delegate at NDMUN
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN

Tip: Confidence is key. Fake it till you make it, and even after you make it.

Sean Burke, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at KnightMUN
Best Delegate at LabMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MITMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WVMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN

Sasha Eckler, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUNC
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Best Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Best Delegate at FIMUN

Tip: Come to conferences prepared and never be afraid to lean on your teammates for help.

Helen Glass, North Broward Preparatory

School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at JAGMUN
Honorable Mention at BULLSMUN
Honorable Mention at EMPIREMUN
Best Delegate at ARCHIEMUN
Outstanding Delegate at GATORMUN
Honorable Mention at MICSUN

Naiha Hernandez, UHS, Puerto Rico, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegation at CENUPR Boneville
Great Delegation at CENUPR Robinson
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Francis
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Mary
Great Delegation at SJSMUN

Tip: Find someone to collaborate with that matches your personality, dynamic duos for the win!

Maggie Marcus, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable Delegate at SMUNC
Best Delegate at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Best Delegate at EAGLEMUNC

Tip: Be authentic and let your personality show through in committee, and always try to learn something new from others.

Alexa Pla, Independent Delegate, 2027

Awards won:

FIMUN 36/ International Court of Justice/ Diplomatic Commendation
HUDMUN II/ Pre-Korean War/ Honorable Mention
KnightMUN XXIII/ F1 Board of Directors/ Outstanding Delegate
DAMUN I/ Gotham Crisis/ Best Delegate
MISUN XII/ Formula 1: Temple of Speed/ Outstanding Delegate
FIMUN 37/ Crisis Ad-Hoc / Diplomatic Commendation

Siya Shah, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best at Boston University
Outstanding at University of Chicago Lab
Honorable at University of Central Florida
Honorable at Carl Sandburg
Outstanding at Carl Sandburg
Honorable at Lyons Township

Nicolas Silva, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Honorable Mention at SMUNC
Honorable Mention at EMPIREMUNC
Honorable Mention at FWPMUN
Verbal Commendation at EAGLEMUNC

2024-2025 High School Model UN Diplomatic Excellence Awards by Best Delegate

Aaron K — Mon, 12 May 2025 13:28:06 +0000

This year, Best Delegate has decided to launch the High School Model UN Diplomatic Excellence Awards to honor the hard work of high school students who distinguish themselves on the Model UN circuit and reflect the values of diplomacy. All recipients have won at least 3 awards at high school Model UN conferences over the course of the 2024-2025 academic year to qualify. Without further ado, here are the 2024-2025 award winners!

Michael Adrians, Monona Grove High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MADMUN
Outstanding Delegate at CIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WHSMUN

Josue Alberro, American Military Academy, 2025

Awards won:

3rd Place Medal at CENUPR
1st Place Medal at CENUPR
1st Place Medal at CENUPR

Josefina Allie, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN

Lukas Beltz, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Best Delegate at NDMUN
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN

Ben Bostick, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at EHSMUN
Commendation and BRUINMUN
Outstanding Delegate at HBHSMUN

Jack Burke, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at BMUN
Best Delegate at LHHSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at CapoMUN
Commendation at EdisonMUN
Commendation at THSMUN

Sean Burke, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at KnightMUN
Best Delegate at LabMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MITMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WVMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN

Lorenzo Cazares, Colegio Americano de Torreón, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SUNS.
Best Delegate at CADMUN.
Delegates of Delegates at CADMUN

Elliott Chi, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at BruinMUN
Commendation at HBHSMUN
Outstanding at Cerritos MUN

Maanav Chittireddy, John P. Stevens High School, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable Delegate at ILMUNC
Honorable Delegate at JPS Flagship
Best Delegate at EHSMUN

Teddy Chong, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at FIMUN
Best Delegate at NDMUNC
Best Delegate at FRESHMUN
Honorable Mention at LABMUNC

Georgene Clark, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at LAIMUN
Commendation at HBHSMUN
Commendation at BMUN

Lincoln Cole, Frances Xavier Warde School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MUN Conference 3/22/25 Combatting Organized Crime
Honorable Mention at MUN Conference 2/22/25 Upholding the Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas
Honorable Mention at MUN Conference 11/16/24 Promoting Human Rights and Sustainable Development in the AI Era

Juan Diego Gonzalez Coloma, American Military Academy, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CENUPR (St. Francis)
Outstanding Delegate at CENUPR (Bonneville)
Outstanding Delegate at CENUPR (Robinson)
Honorable Mention at CENUPR (University Gardens)

Sasha Eckler, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUNC
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Best Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Best Delegate at FIMUN

Maria Eduarda de Almeida Paiva, North Broward Preparatory School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EagleMUN
Best Delegate at ArchieMUN
Outstanding Delegate at MICSUN XII
Verbal Commendation at AmeriMUNC

Jack Ennis, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Honorable Mention at LABMUNC
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN

Helen Glass, North Broward Preparatory School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at JAGMUN
Honorable Mention at BULLSMUN
Honorable Mention at EMPIREMUN
Best Delegate at ARCHIEMUN
Outstanding Delegate at GATORMUN
Honorable Mention at MICSUN

Noah Hanlon, Elyria Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CCWA Conference at Lorain County Community College
Best Delegate at CLEIMUN at St. Edward High School
Best Delegate at CCWA conference at Case Western Reserve University

Vahan Harabetian, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at KnightMUN
Outstanding Delegate at MITMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WVMUN

Shankar Harikrishnan, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at DeMUN
Best Delegate at SIMUN
Best Delegate at BDMUN
Best Patriot at SMUNC

Sarina Harjani, Glenbrook South High School, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at KnightMUN
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MITMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN

Ava Hauge, Cottonwood College Prep Academy, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at CCPA MUN I
Outstanding Delegate at CCPA MUN II
Honorable Mention at Best Delegate High School Conference: Combating Organized Crime

Naiha Hernandez, UHS, Puerto Rico, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegation at CENUPR Boneville
Great Delegation at CENUPR Robinson
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Francis
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Mary
Great Delegation at SJSMUN

Sofia Hryhorasz, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EmpireMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN
Outstanding at CSMUN
Outstanding at LYMUN
Honorable at FWPMUN

Andrew Hubbard, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EAGLEMUNC
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Honorable Delegate at LYMUN

Isa Ibrahim, Hinsdale Central High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at LSCMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NNMUN
Honorable Mention at CSMUN

Suryaa Kalyan, Centreville High School, 2026

Awards won:

Verbal Commendation at MCMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at VIMMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at CHMUN
Outstanding Delegate at ALXMUN

Aleeza Khan, Glenbrook South High School, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MITMUN
Best Delegate at KnightMUN
Best Delegate at WVMUN
Honorable Mention at SIMUN

Brooke Knutsen, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding at Edison (ADVANCED) Fall Conference
Outstanding at BMUN
Research at BMUN

Hannah Kopec, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at FIMUN, EMPIREMUNC
Best Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at SMUNC
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUN

Trinity Kulp, Monona Grove High School, 2025

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at CIMUN
Best Black Paper at CIMUN
Best Delegate at WHSMUN

Zoe Lindhaus, Willamette Valley Academy, 2028

Best Delegate at February BDMUNC 2025
Outstanding Delegate at March BDMUNC 2025
Outstanding Delegate at November BDMUNC 2024

Maggie Marcus, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable Delegate at SMUNC
Best Delegate at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Best Delegate at EAGLEMUNC

Natalie McDonald, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at LabMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN

Haven Medeiros-Schomberg, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at LAIMUN
Commendation at HBHSMUN
Research Award at HBHSMUN

Mahi Mekala, Notre Dame San Jose, 2027

Awards won:

Research Award at FREMUNC
Research Award at BAMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at PANMUN
Research & Outstanding Award at BAMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at Best Delegate

Taha Mostafa, American School of Creative Science, 2026

Awards won:

Best Speaker at AZPSMUN
Best Delegate at AVIMUN
Best Head Chair at GCSMUN

Brandon Nguyen, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at BerkeleyMUN
Best Delegate at CHSMUN (Cerritos High School)
Research Award at BerkeleyMUN

James Nguyen, Advanced Technologies Academy, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at LVMUN ’25
Best Delegate at EagleMUN ’24
Commending Delegate at CRUMUN ’24

Alexa Pla, 2027

Awards won:

FIMUN 36/ International Court of Justice/ Diplomatic Commendation
HUDMUN II/ Pre-Korean War/ Honorable Mention
KnightMUN XXIII/ F1 Board of Directors/ Outstanding Delegate
DAMUN I/ Gotham Crisis/ Best Delegate
MISUN XII/ Formula 1: Temple of Speed/ Outstanding Delegate
FIMUN 37/ Crisis Ad-Hoc / Diplomatic Commendation

Kaitlyn Qin, Greenwich High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at YMUNK (Yale in Korea)
Outstanding Delegate at BosMUN
Outstanding Delegate at AmeriMUNC

Cate Reed, Cottonwood College Prep Academy, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CCPA MUN I
Best Delegate at CCPA MUN II
Honorable Mention at Best Delegate High School Conference: Upholding the Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas
Honorable Mention at Best Delegate High School Conference: Combating Organized Crime

Liliana Rivera, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at EHSMUN
Research Award at BruinMUN
Commendation at HBHSMUN

Thomas Rossman, New Trier High School, 2025

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at WUMUNS
Honorable Mention at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at MUNUC
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN

Loyda Ruiz, Colegio Congregacion Mita, 2025

Awards won:

Distinguished Delegate at BONNEVILLEMUN (CENUPR)
Outstanding Delegate RSMUN (CENUPR)
Outstanding Delegate at SFSMUN (CENUPR)
Best Delegate at UGHSMUN (CENUPR)

Ana Sai, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at BMUN (Berkeley MUN)
Commendation at LAIMUN
Commendation at Surf City XXII

Bea Samuels, The Newman School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Negotiator UN Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB)
Outstanding Delegate Yale Korea Model UN (YMUN Korea)
Outstanding Delegate Georgetown Model UN (NAIMUN)
Honorable Mention Dartmouth Model UN (DartMUN)

Alexa Santiago, UHS, Puerto Rico, 2026

Best Delegation at CENUPR Bonneville
Great Delegation at CENUPR Robinson
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Francis
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Mary’s

Arjun Shah, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at WVMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN
Verbal Accommodation at LabMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MITMU

Siya Shah, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best at Boston University
Outstanding at University of Chicago Lab
Honorable at University of Central Florida
Honorable at Carl Sandburg
Outstanding at Carl Sandburg
Honorable at Lyons Township

Nicolas Silva, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Honorable Mention at SMUNC
Honorable Mention at EMPIREMUNC
Honorable Mention at FWPMUN
Verbal Commendation at EAGLEMUNC

Trisha Srivastava, Garnet Valley High School, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at WUMUNS
Outstanding Delegate at ILMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN

Josie Stoltz, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate: NDMUN
Best Delegate: CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate: NAIMUN
Honorable Delegate: LYMUN
Verbal Commendation: EmpireMUNC

Perrin Tanimoto, Venice High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate BruinMUN
Best Delegate SCMUN
Outstanding Delegate TritonMUN

Arina Terenteva, North Broward Preparatory School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC XI
Honorable Mention at CAHSMUN
Verbal Accommodation at BULLSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EAGLEMUN

Ella Thorpe, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation EdisonMUN
Research Award BruinMUN
Research Award BMUN

Steven Tunison, George School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at GETTMUN
Best Delegate at FHSMUNC
Best Delegate at QMUNC
Best Delegate at BDMUNC
Honorable Mention at AmeriMUNC

Marleen Walter, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendable Achievement at EHSMUN
Research Award at BruinMUN
Commendation at Surf City (HB)
Research Award at BMUN

Lily Zea, Monona Grove High School, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at Best Delegate
Best Delegate at MADMUN
Outstanding Delegate at CIMUN
Best Advocate (for the ICJ) at CIMUN

Sihan Zhang, Mission San Jose High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SFMUN
Best Delegate at GMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at PANMUN
Honorable Mention at SCVMUN

Did you or a student at your school win awards at at least 3 High School MUN Conferences during the 2024-2025 school year? It is not to late to be recognized with a Diplomatic Excellence Award! Submit your information to this link by May 31st to get featured.

Every year, thousands of high schoolers around the world dedicate their time to diligently study the complexities of the world’s conflicts and develop their diplomacy skills in order to be best prepared to lead the world. While not limited to competitions, this is the work of high school Model UNers. This year, Best Delegate has decided to launch its High School Model UN Diplomatic Excellence Awards to best represent and honor the hard work of high school students who distinguish themselves on the Model UN circuit and best reflect the values of diplomacy. All recipients must have won at least 3 awards at high school Model UN conferences over the course of the 2024-2025 Academic Year to qualify. Without further ado, here are the 2024-2025 award winners!

Michael Adrians, Monona Grove High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MADMUN
Outstanding Delegate at CIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WHSMUN

Josue Alberro, American Military Academy, 2025

Awards won:

3rd Place Medal at CENUPR
1st Place Medal at CENUPR
1st Place Medal at CENUPR

Josefina Allie, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN

Lukas Beltz, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Best Delegate at NDMUN
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN

Ben Bostick, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at EHSMUN
Commendation and BRUINMUN
Outstanding Delegate at HBHSMUN

Jack Burke, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at BMUN
Best Delegate at LHHSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at CapoMUN
Commendation at EdisonMUN
Commendation at THSMUN

Sean Burke, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at KnightMUN
Best Delegate at LabMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MITMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WVMUN
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN

Lorenzo Cazares, Colegio Americano de Torreón, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SUNS.
Best Delegate at CADMUN.
Delegates of Delegates at CADMUN

Elliott Chi, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at BruinMUN
Commendation at HBHSMUN
Outstanding at Cerritos MUN

Maanav Chittireddy, John P. Stevens High School, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable Delegate at ILMUNC
Honorable Delegate at JPS Flagship
Best Delegate at EHSMUN

Teddy Chong, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at FIMUN
Best Delegate at NDMUNC
Best Delegate at FRESHMUN
Honorable Mention at LABMUNC

Georgene Clark, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at LAIMUN
Commendation at HBHSMUN
Commendation at BMUN

Lincoln Cole, Frances Xavier Warde School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MUN Conference 3/22/25 Combatting Organized Crime
Honorable Mention at MUN Conference 2/22/25 Upholding the Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas
Honorable Mention at MUN Conference 11/16/24 Promoting Human Rights and Sustainable Development in the AI Era

Juan Diego Gonzalez Coloma, American Military Academy, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CENUPR (St. Francis)
Outstanding Delegate at CENUPR (Bonneville)
Outstanding Delegate at CENUPR (Robinson)
Honorable Mention at CENUPR (University Gardens)

Sasha Eckler, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUNC
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Best Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Best Delegate at FIMUN

Maria Eduarda de Almeida Paiva, North Broward Preparatory School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EagleMUN
Best Delegate at ArchieMUN
Outstanding Delegate at MICSUN XII
Verbal Commendation at AmeriMUNC

Jack Ennis, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Honorable Mention at LABMUNC
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN

Helen Glass, North Broward Preparatory School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at JAGMUN
Honorable Mention at BULLSMUN
Honorable Mention at EMPIREMUN
Best Delegate at ARCHIEMUN
Outstanding Delegate at GATORMUN
Honorable Mention at MICSUN

Noah Hanlon, Elyria Catholic High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CCWA Conference at Lorain County Community College
Best Delegate at CLEIMUN at St. Edward High School
Best Delegate at CCWA conference at Case Western Reserve University

Vahan Harabetian, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at KnightMUN
Outstanding Delegate at MITMUN
Outstanding Delegate at WVMUN

Shankar Harilkrishnan, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at DeMUN
Best Delegate at SIMUN
Best Delegate at BDMUN
Best Patriot at SMUNC

Sarina Harjani, Glenbrook South High School, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at KnightMUN
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MITMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN

Ava Hauge, Cottonwood College Prep Academy, 2027

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at CCPA MUN I
Outstanding Delegate at CCPA MUN II
Honorable Mention at Best Delegate High School Conference: Combating Organized Crime

Naiha Hernandez, UHS, Puerto Rico, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegation at CENUPR Boneville
Great Delegation at CENUPR Robinson
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Francis
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Mary
Great Delegation at SJSMUN

Sofia Hryhorasz, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EmpireMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN
Outstanding at CSMUN
Outstanding at LYMUN
Honorable at FWPMUN

Andrew Hubbard, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EAGLEMUNC
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Honorable Delegate at LYMUN

Isa Ibrahim, Hinsdale Central High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at LSCMUN
Outstanding Delegate at NNMUN
Honorable Mention at CSMUN

Suryaa Kalyan, Centreville High School, 2026

Awards won:

Verbal Commendation at MCMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at VIMMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at CHMUN
Outstanding Delegate at ALXMUN

Aleeza Khan, Glenbrook South High School, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at MITMUN
Best Delegate at KnightMUN
Best Delegate at WVMUN
Honorable Mention at SIMUN

Brooke Knutsen, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Outstanding at Edison (ADVANCED) Fall Conference
Outstanding at BMUN
Research at BMUN

Hannah Kopec, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Best Delegate at FIMUN, EMPIREMUNC
Best Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at SMUNC
Best Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NDMUN

Trinity Kulp, Monona Grove High School, 2025

Awards won:

Honorable Mention at CIMUN
Best Black Paper at CIMUN
Best Delegate at WHSMUN

Zoe Lindhaus, Willamette Valley Academy, 2028

Best Delegate at February BDMUNC 2025
Outstanding Delegate at March BDMUNC 2025
Outstanding Delegate at November BDMUNC 2024

Maggie Marcus, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Honorable Delegate at SMUNC
Best Delegate at CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EMPIREMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FWPMUN
Best Delegate at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LYMUN
Best Delegate at EAGLEMUNC

Natalie McDonald, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2025

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at LabMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at CSMUN
Verbal Commendation at NAIMUN

Haven Medeiros-Schomberg, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at LAIMUN
Commendation at HBHSMUN
Research Award at HBHSMUN

Mahi Mekala, Notre Dame San Jose, 2027

Awards won:

Research Award at FREMUNC
Research Award at BAMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at PANMUN
Research & Outstanding Award at BAMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at Best Delegate

Taha Mostafa, American School of Creative Science, 2026

Awards won:

Best Speaker at AZPSMUN
Best Delegate at AVIMUN
Best Head Chair at GCSMUN

Brandon Nguyen, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at BerkeleyMUN
Best Delegate at CHSMUN (Cerritos High School)
Research Award at BerkeleyMUN

James Nguyen, Advanced Technologies Academy, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at LVMUN ’25
Best Delegate at EagleMUN ’24
Commending Delegate at CRUMUN ’24

Alexa Pla, 2027

Awards won:

FIMUN 36/ International Court of Justice/ Diplomatic Commendation
HUDMUN II/ Pre-Korean War/ Honorable Mention
KnightMUN XXIII/ F1 Board of Directors/ Outstanding Delegate
DAMUN I/ Gotham Crisis/ Best Delegate
MISUN XII/ Formula 1: Temple of Speed/ Outstanding Delegate
FIMUN 37/ Crisis Ad-Hoc / Diplomatic Commendation

Kaitlyn Qin, Greenwich High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at YMUNK (Yale in Korea)
Outstanding Delegate at BosMUN
Outstanding Delegate at AmeriMUNC

Cate Reed, Cottonwood College Prep Academy, 2028

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CCPA MUN I
Best Delegate at CCPA MUN II
Honorable Mention at Best Delegate High School Conference: Upholding the Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas
Honorable Mention at Best Delegate High School Conference: Combating Organized Crime

Liliana Rivera, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation at EHSMUN
Research Award at BruinMUN
Commendation at HBHSMUN

Thomas Rossman, New Trier High School, 2025

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at WUMUNS
Honorable Mention at NAIMUN
Outstanding Delegate at MUNUC
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN

Loyda Ruiz, Colegio Congregacion Mita, 2025

Awards won:

Distinguished Delegate at BONNEVILLEMUN (CENUPR)
Outstanding Delegate RSMUN (CENUPR)
Outstanding Delegate at SFSMUN (CENUPR)
Best Delegate at UGHSMUN (CENUPR)

Ana Sai, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at BMUN (Berkeley MUN)
Commendation at LAIMUN
Commendation at Surf City XXII

Bea Samuels, The Newman School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Negotiator UN Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB)
Outstanding Delegate Yale Korea Model UN (YMUN Korea)
Outstanding Delegate Georgetown Model UN (NAIMUN)
Honorable Mention Dartmouth Model UN (DartMUN)

Alexa Santiago, UHS, Puerto Rico, 2026

Best Delegation at CENUPR Bonneville
Great Delegation at CENUPR Robinson
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Francis
Best Delegation at CENUPR St. Mary’s

Arjun Shah, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at WVMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at SIMUN
Verbal Accommodation at LabMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at MITMU

Siya Shah, Glenbrook South High School, 2026

Awards won:

Best at Boston University
Outstanding at University of Chicago Lab
Honorable at University of Central Florida
Honorable at Carl Sandburg
Outstanding at Carl Sandburg
Honorable at Lyons Township

Nicolas Silva, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at CSMUN
Best Delegate at LYMUN
Outstanding Delegate at LABMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at NAIMUN
Honorable Mention at SMUNC
Honorable Mention at EMPIREMUNC
Honorable Mention at FWPMUN
Verbal Commendation at EAGLEMUNC

Trisha Srivastava, Garnet Valley High School, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at WUMUNS
Outstanding Delegate at ILMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at FIMUN

Josie Stoltz, Saint Ignatius College Prep, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate: NDMUN
Best Delegate: CSMUN
Outstanding Delegate: NAIMUN
Honorable Delegate: LYMUN
Verbal Commendation: EmpireMUNC

Arina Terenteva, North Broward Preparatory School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at EMPIREMUNC XI
Honorable Mention at CAHSMUN
Verbal Accommodation at BULLSMUN
Outstanding Delegate at EAGLEMUN

Ella Thorpe, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendation EdisonMUN
Research Award BruinMUN
Research Award BMUN

Steven Tunison, George School, 2026

Awards won:

Best Delegate at GETTMUN
Best Delegate at FHSMUNC
Best Delegate at QMUNC
Best Delegate at BDMUNC
Honorable Mention at AmeriMUNC

Marleen Walter, Edison High School, 2027

Awards won:

Commendable Achievement at EHSMUN
Research Award at BruinMUN
Commendation at Surf City (HB)
Research Award at BMUN

Lily Zea, Monona Grove High School, 2026

Awards won:

Outstanding Delegate at Best Delegate
Best Delegate at MADMUN
Outstanding Delegate at CIMUN
Best Advocate (for the ICJ) at CIMUN

Sihan Zhang, Mission San Jose High School, 2027

Awards won:

Best Delegate at SFMUN
Best Delegate at GMUNC
Outstanding Delegate at PANMUN
Honorable Mention at SCVMUN

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Video: How to Get Started in Model United Nations

Toni Lawrence — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:14:19 +0000

The school year is in full swing, and for thousands of students across the globe, it’s their first time participating in Model United Nations! Novice delegates and veteran MUNers alike are honing their skills in public speaking, negotiation, debate, and other critical Model UN skills. And at Best Delegate, we want to offer as much guidance as possible throughout that process!

We have a new video to share that is all about how to get started in Model United Nations. Informative for MUN novices and leaders alike, this video shares a number of key resources that are invaluable for MUN students and educators at all levels of experience. Check it out, and let us know what other types of videos you want to see in the future!

Key Resources:

Best Delegate Model United Nations

2025-2026 North American College All-Star MUN Team

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (FIRST TEAM)

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (SECOND TEAM)

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (THIRD TEAM)

10 Tips to excel at MUN from 2025-2026 High School Model UN Excellence Awardees

2025-2026 High School Model UN Diplomatic Excellence Awards by Best Delegate

2024-2025 North American College Model U.N. Final Rankings (World Division)

Top 25 Overview

TOP 25 TEAMS

TOP 50 (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

TOP 75 (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

TOP 100 (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

2024-2025 Delegate’s Choice for Best Conferences and Teams

Delegate’s Choice for Best College Model UN Conferences

BEST LARGE SIZE CONFERENCES (400+ DELEGATES)

BEST MEDIUM SIZE CONFERENCES (200-400 DELEGATES)

BEST SMALL SIZE CONFERENCES (<200 DELEGATES)

Delegate’s Choice for Best College Model UN Teams

BEST TEAM

OUTSTANDING TEAMS (ALPHABETICAL)

HONORABLE MENTIONS (ALPHABETICAL)

COMMENDATIONS (ALPHABETICAL)

2024-2025 North American College Model U.N. Best Chairs and Crisis Directors

Best Chairs and Crisis Directors

Outstanding Chairs and Crisis Directors

Honorable Mention Chairs and Crisis Directors

2024-2025 North American College All-Star MUN Team

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (FIRST TEAM)

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (SECOND TEAM)

COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (THIRD TEAM)

10 Tips to excel at MUN from 2025 High School Model UN Excellence Awardees

2024-2025 High School Model UN Diplomatic Excellence Awards by Best Delegate

Video: How to Get Started in Model United Nations