TritonMUN prides itself on being an educational experience for delegates, valuing collaboration and diplomacy first and foremost. With this in mind, individual delegates are recognized for their performance and positive contributions to their committees. Each committee will give out debate awards for Best Delegate, Outstanding Delegate, Honorable Mention, Commendation, and Research. Delegates will be considered for individual debate awards based on the following metrics:

• Demonstrated understanding of their committee, topic, and country/character policy

• Quality and quantity of speeches and formal committee participation

• Quality and creativity of proposed solutions

• Ability to work effectively with caucus and resolution groups

• Demonstration of diplomacy through cooperation and finding compromises with others

• Effectiveness and creativity of responses to crises (Crisis committees only)

• Quality of writing and content in Position Papers (Research Award only)

Delegation awards are determined based on the overall performance of the delegates from each delegation. This is calculated based on the number and type of awards received by each delegation, as well as the number of delegates they have registered. Large and small delegations are determined based on the size of all delegations in attendance.

All awards are considered final unless a recipient is found to have violated conference policies warranting revocation of the award.

TritonMUN is committed to fostering a healthy environment for diplomacy and dialogue, and upholding standards of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all delegates. Harassment or disruptive behavior of any kind—whether verbal or non-verbal, in or out of committee—is strictly prohibited. TritonMUN has a zero tolerance policy for harassment of any nature. All attendees and staffers should be treated with equal respect, and discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnicity, or physical/mental disability will not be tolerated. This list is not exhaustive, and should not be treated as such. This extends to any communication between delegates as individuals or as representatives of a country/character. Please report any instances of harassment to conference staff, either directly or through the Anonymous Feedback Form.

In addition, we acknowledge that topics discussed in-committee may be politically sensitive, particularly in Specialized and Crisis Committees. While we understand that delegates may be immersed in the action and setting of their committee, delegates must maintain decorum and refrain from inflammatory language and actions, even when doing so may be historically accurate to one’s character, group, or country. When drafting crisis directives, delegates should refrain from pursuing any action that explicitly violates human rights, including—but not limited to—enslavement and genocide. Please refer to your committee’s background guide for specific sensitivity statements and guidelines, and direct any questions to the committee’s head chair.

All attendants should observe these policies during the entirety of the conference, even outside formal debate, including opening/closing ceremonies, and “FunMUN.” Violation of these policies may result in consequences ranging from being given a warning to disqualification from awards and contacting the delegate’s advisor. At TritonMUN, our goal has always been focused on the delegate’s abilities to enjoy and have fun in committee. However, in order to truly enjoy TritonMUN, delegates must feel safe in committee, which starts with respecting one another.

TritonMUN recognizes that Model United Nations provides a space for aspiring leaders to showcase their work and abilities, and that all delegates wish to be evaluated in a fair and accurate manner. We expect all delegates to perform with integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy. TritonMUN strictly prohibits plagiarism, meaning the use of another’s work as their own without giving proper credit. This includes the use of ChatGPT or other forms of AI. If evidence is found that a delegate has violated this policy, their advisor will be notified, and they may be disqualified from individual awards. Delegations with repeated instances of plagiarism may be reconsidered for delegation awards. It is the responsibility of delegates and their advisors to ensure that plagiarism does not occur.

TritonMUN is an environment for delegates to collaborate and listen to each other to find solutions to their topics that reflect the debate in their committees. As such, TritonMUN strictly prohibits the use or submission of any pre-written resolutions, directives, or other substantive committee materials. If it does not seem that the contents of a document could have been feasibly written during the allotted time in committee, chairs reserve the right to question its authenticity and investigate the document(s) in question. If any substantive work is discovered to have been pre-written, it will be duly penalized.

Delegates should report evidence of pre-written resolutions directly to their committee chair, or to a member of the Upper Secretariat.

Delegates are encouraged to bring technological devices (such as laptops and tablets) to committees for the sole purpose of resolution writing. However, delegates are prohibited from using technology to do additional research during committee, and the use of cell phones in committee is highly discouraged outside of emergencies. Please refer to each committee’s Background Guide to understand their individualized technology policies, and direct any questions to the committee’s head chair. Any inappropriate use of technology may result in disqualification from awards.

Technology policies will generally fall into one of two categories:

Unmod tech: the use of technology IS permitted in committee ONLY during unmoderated caucuses for the sole purpose of writing resolutions and/or directives. However, delegates are expected to put away their electronics when not in unmoderated caucuses. Delegates are expected to bring research in a physical form (printed or written) to use at all other points in committee.

No tech: the use of technology IS NOT permitted in committee. Resolution and/or directive writing will be done on paper, and delegates are expected to bring prior research in a physical form to use during committee.

TritonMUN allows faculty advisors, parent chaperones, and head delegates to spectate within committee rooms. All advisors must check in and receive a name tag during registration, and have it visible at all times in committee rooms and conference ceremonies. Advisors may not participate or interfere with debate in any way.

Dress Code: All TritonMUN attendees are requested to attend in professional Western Business Attire (WBA). This includes suit jackets/blazers, dress shirts, professional dresses, formal pants/skirts, dress shoes, and ties. This does NOT include jeans, t-shirts, casual dresses, tank tops, sweatpants, or sandals/flip-flops. Delegates should use their best judgment when deciding their conference attire.

Working Outside of Committee: While not in committee, delegates are prohibited from working on substantive committee-related materials, including resolutions, directives, and amendments. Delegates are encouraged to use their breaks and downtime from committee as intended: to connect, relax, and refresh.

Voting Bloc: Unless otherwise specified, all forms of crosstalk, note-passing, and lobbying are prohibited during Voting Bloc. For delegates’ safety and comfort, doors will not be locked during Voting Bloc, but delegates are encouraged to remain in committee for the duration of Voting Bloc to ensure that their vote is counted.