Gateway College Dominates Sri Lankan Model United Nations 2025

Gateway College made a stellar impression at the 2025 Sri Lankan Model United Nations (SLMUN) conference, taking home a diverse range of coveted awards across various committees. The school's participants showcased their exceptional negotiating and problem-solving skills, navigating complex issues and emerging as one of the top-performing schools. From the prestigious Best Delegate Awards to Higher Commendations and Honorary Mentions, Gateway College's team demonstrated remarkable talent and dedication to the art of model UN debating.

Key Takeaways:

• Gateway College secured top awards in multiple committees, including UNESCO, UNODC, UNHRC, UNGA, WTO, ISF, UNICEF, UNOOSA, UNSC, and IPC.
• In the UNESCO committee, Siddesh Ram Shankar and Bilal Fazal, and Shaviru Kasthuriarachchi and Wageesha De Silva earned Honorary Mentions, while Dylan Panagoda and Rumika Perera received a Higher Commendation.
• The UNODC committee saw Jehan Gunarathne and Dulain Wanigasekera earn a Higher Commendation, and Shahzadi Sujahudeen and Anna Pathirage win the Best Delegation award.
• In the UNHRC, Ravisha Attygalle won a Higher Commendation for upholding civic rights in developing countries.
• The Best Working Paper award was presented to Hirah Isthiquar in the UNGA, and Dhanuka Wijegoonaratne received a Higher Commendation.
• In the WTO, Gishanka Perera and Risath Sathnidu secured Higher Commendation awards, and Navakarthikeyan Satgunaraja won the Best Delegate Award.
• Sarith Perera received the Best Working Paper award in the International Sports Federation, and Ramal Liyanawaduge obtained an Honorary Mention award.
• Losara Kulatunge earned the Best Working Paper award in the United Nations Children's Funds for efforts to resolve nutritional deficiencies in children.
• Sanuka Opatha earned an Honorary Mention award in the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs for work on the commercialisation of space.
• Aiden Thomas won a Higher Commendation in the United Nations Security Council, while Yasir Nasran brought home the Best Delegate Award.
• Charana Thebuwana won the Best Press Statement in the International Press Corps, and Sawrah Jaufer won the second Honorary Mention. Thisal Kumarasiri and Aisha Rizvi secured the Best News Agency for SLMUN 2025.

Statistics:

• 10 committees featured awards for Gateway College, including UNESCO, UNODC, UNHRC, UNGA, WTO, ISF, UNICEF, UNOOSA, UNSC, and IPC.
• 23 awards were won by Gateway College participants, including 6 Best Delegate Awards, 8 Higher Commendation awards, and 9 Honorary Mentions.
• The UNGA committee saw the highest number of awards, with 2 Higher Commendations and 1 Best Working Paper award.
• The UNESCO committee awarded 4 Honorary Mentions to Gateway College participants.

Sources:

• Sri Lankan Model United Nations 2025 convention.