GW students won the 2024 Model G20 Summit, beating delegations from universities across the country and earning the “Best Delegation” distinction.
The three-day Model G20 Summit simulates the annual forum where leaders of the world’s largest economies convene. Student delegations represent different countries and negotiate to draft a joint “Communique” detailing policies across major global themes.
“I am incredibly proud of everyone in the GW delegation,” said Hannah Spiegeler, who served as President and led the team to victory. “I knew our skills, cooperation, and talent would lead to success. I wanted to make sure that we won as a delegation – and we did!”
The GW delegation began preparing two weeks before the summit. The delegation researched China’s foreign and domestic policies and prepared talking points, speeches, and policy memos.
In addition to the team’s overall first-place finish, the members of the GW delegation earned multiple individual awards:
– Nicholas Tappe earned “Outstanding Delegate” (2nd place) in the Sherpa Track
– Jonathan Kay received the “Outstanding Delegate” honor in the Finance Track
– Hannah Spiegeler was named “Best Delegate” in the Leaders’ Track
Elliott Senior Jonathan Kay reflected on the professional opportunities stemming from the summit.
“The additional networking opportunities that have come to fruition because of this summit have primarily been networking with other promising young international affairs practitioners who will no doubt wield influence in the future,” Kay said. “I look forward to meeting with some of them again, and I am keeping in touch with some of them.”
Spiegeler echoed the long-term impact of the Model G20 summit.
“I have strengthened my skills in negotiation, research, as well as leadership,” Spiegeler said, “all of which would be very useful in future internships, research positions, or jobs in the field of international affairs.”