After holding off entries last year, the full Plain English Awards are back in 2021. The Awards will look a little
different this year, with a virtual ceremony and some new ways for entrants to share their inspiring work in clear
communication.Fresh Awards with a new theme
This year’s theme for the Awards is Story. We’re inviting the public to share the stories behind their plain language
projects in short videos. We’ll showcase these videos in a gallery to inspire and enlighten others. The video gallery is
open now.
‘A major goal for the Awards has always been to bring plain language into common use,’ says chair of the WriteMark Plain
English Awards Trust, Gregory Fortuin. ‘We know that stories raise awareness and inspire action. The more visible the
stories of our entrants, the more sparks of possibility and innovation will be lit.’All the familiar categories are back
This year’s Awards will feature all categories, including the two People’s Choice categories for Best Communication and
the infamous Brainstrain.
‘As we’ve seen in the events of 2020 and beyond, clear communication makes a real difference in people’s lives,’ Gregory
says. ‘Here’s a chance to celebrate all the great work that people having been doing over the past couple of years.’Important dates for the 2021 Awards
1 June: Entries open
31 July: Entries close
7 October: Finalists announced
14 October: Winners announced
Big thanks to our media partner, Newsroom
The goodwill and support of our sponsorship partners keeps the Plain English Awards ticking. We’re immensely grateful to
New Zealand-based news and current affairs site, Newsroom.co.nz for believing in our cause and being our media partner.