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Prizes for New Haven Debaters
The Yale Debate Association-Urban Debate League Prize for Excellence in Debate
Jointly awarded by our league and Yale's undergraduate debate team, this prize is awarded to New Haven debaters in any grade who have shown outstanding commitment and dedication to debate. The winners will receive a cash prize.
2024 recipients
Bedirhan Ozmen
Luke Lamour
Minh Ho
2022 recipients
Laila Kelly-Walker
Mari Arnold
The Yale Urban Debate League Award for the top Senior in Leadership and Character
The Urban Debate League will award this prize to a senior in our league who demonstrates exceptional character and leadership skills. Chosen by our coaches and board, the winner will receive a cash prize.
2024 recipients
Bahati Mulungula
Kate Qian
2022 recipients
Genesis Bendolph
Sponsor an Award
Non-profits, local businesses or individuals are invited to sponsor an award to recognize the achievements of a New Haven debater. We are especially looking for a sponsor for an award for the best novice debater of the year.
Please contact our league at newhavenudl@gmail.com if you're interested in sponsoring an award.
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