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ClearMark Awards in the media

Organizations across North America are being recognized for using plain language and inclusive design—and the media is taking notice.

Nunavik Voices Wins ClearMark Award

Nunavik Voices is a magazine published in Inuktitut, English, and French. It won a ClearMark Award for its clear, inclusive communication that helps Nunavik residents access local stories in their own languages.

Media coverage:

  • Nunatsiaq News – Explains how the magazine uses plain language to connect with the community.
  • NationTalk – Highlights the award and its impact on Indigenous communication.
  • APTN News – Covers the international recognition of the ClearMark Awards.

Washington State Employment Security Department Wins ClearMark Award

Washington State’s Employment Security Department earned a ClearMark Award for its new website. The site helps residents find information about jobs and benefits quickly and easily.

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JND Legal Administration Highlights ClearMark Recognition

JND Legal Administration named Nicole Christ as Senior Vice President of Operations and highlighted its Grand ClearMark Award for outstanding plain language work.

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The Center for Plain Language is proud to honor projects like these. They show the power of clear communication to connect communities and serve the public.

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Press releases

Center for Plain Language announces 2025 ClearMark Award Winners

Center for Plain Language Announces 2025 ClearMark Awards and Pre-Ceremony Workshop

2025 ClearMark Awards Submissions Open

Center for Plain Language Releases 12th Annual Federal Plain Language Report Card

Center for Plain Language Announces 2024 Board of Directors

Center for Plain Language announces 2024 ClearMark Award Winners

Center for Plain Language Announces 2023 ClearMark Award Winners

Center for Plain Language Releases 11th Annual Federal Plain Language Report Card

Call for Entries: Center for Plain Language 2022 ClearMark Awards – 2022

Center for Plain Language Releases 10th Annual Federal Plain Language Report Card – 2021

Center for Plain Language Announces 2021 Board of Directors – 2021

America’s Plain Language Authorities Share Concerns About Coronavirus Outreach – 2020

Center for Plain Language Honors the Best in Clear Communication – 2018

Center for Plain Language to Host Accessibility Workshop

Center for Plain Language Honors the Best in Clear Communication – 2017

2017 ClearMark Awards: See the Complete List of Finalists

Center for Plain Language to Host Information Design Workshop with Dona Wong

2016 Federal Plain Language Report Card: Best and Worst Government Forms

Center for Plain Language Honors the Best in Clear Communication – 2016

2016 ClearMark Awards: See the Complete List of Finalists

Center for Plain Language to host Spring Workshop

Renowned Design Strategist David Berman to Speak at ClearMark Awards

Center for Plain Language Wants the WORST Communications You Can Find

Center for Plain Language issues grades to government agencies

Center for Plain Language Celebrates International Plain Language Day

TIME Teams Up With Center for Plain Language for Privacy Policy Report

Center for Plain Language Announces New Board of Directors

Center for Plain Language Honors the Best in Clear Communication – 2015

Southwest Airlines “Wins” Award for Poorly Designed Communication