OUTSTANDING STATESMEN

Several Outstanding Statesmen will be recognized in each chamber. Winners will be selected through balloting and a judges committee. The winners will be judged on the following criteria:

Cooperation and willingness to aid in the passage of good bills
Knowledge of parliamentary procedure
An honest approach to debate, which emphasizes fact over bluff
Respect for other delegates, even in speeches in opposition of legislation
Integrity and fairness
An ability to passionately convey ideas and beliefs

ROBERT COLEMAN OUTSTANDING STATESMAN AWARD

One award will be given to the single most outstanding statesman at the conference. This award will be determined by a committee.

OUTSTANDING BILLS

Several bills will be recognized, based on the following criteria:

Bills are evaluated exactly as they appear in the billbook
Must be of current interest in the state of South Carolina
Must be well-written and concise
Must be feasible
Must be innovative, or address a common problem with a unique solution

OUTSTANDING LOBBYIST

Given to lobbyist who best demonstrates the skill and cooperation needed to carry out his/her duties. Must comply with all requirements of the lobbyist role.

OUTSTANDING NEWSPAPER STAFF

Given to reporter or staff member who shows the most cooperation and skill in carrying out his/her duties.

OUTSTANDING PAGE

Given to the pages who demonstrate the most cooperation and skill in carrying out the various duties of a page.

OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR

Given to the committee chair who has best demonstrated the ability to facilitate good committee debate, while maintaining order, decorum and respect.

OUTSTANDING TRIAL ATTORNEY

Given to the attorneys who best perform the role of trial attorney, as determined by volunteer judges in the trials.

OUTSTANDING APPEALS ATTORNEY

Given to the attorneys who are selected by the Youth Justices and Resource Staff to argue in the finals of the appeals court.

SUSAN HITT OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY AWARD

Given to the one trial attorney determined to have been the single most outstanding for the conference.

PREMIER DELEGATION

Schools will be recognized as Premier Delegations for meeting the following criteria:

Meet all deadlines prior to the conference
Demonstrate a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm while at the conference
Have 100% caucus attendance at noon caucuses.
Representation on Conference Life Committee (CLC)
Have an average of 90% voter participation between primary and general elections
Overall conduct and behavior

OUTSTANDING DELEGATION

Given to one delegation recognized for overall excellence. All criteria for Premier Delegation must be met, as well as overall contribution to the success of the conference.

BOBBY O’REAR OUTSTANDING ADVISOR AWARD

Given to the advisor who best demonstrates the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring in his or her work at the conference. This award is chosen and given by the Resource Staff.