The ClearMark awards recognize the best plain language communication written for consumers. 2017 categories include:
Grand ClearMark Winners
Grand ClearMark Award Winner – English
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau & Social Security Administration – Planning for Retirement
Grand ClearMark Award Winner – Spanish
Center for Health Literacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – How to Talk to Your Doctor HANDbook
Category Winners and Finalists
Category: Original Documents
Original Documents – Long
Winner: InJoy Health Education – Understanding Your Newborn Guide
Finalists
- MAXIMUS Center for Health Literacy – Quick Guide to Health Insurance
- catchfire – 2016 Health & Wellness Calendar
- CommunicateHealth, Inc. – Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment Booklet
- ThoughtForm, Inc – Philips Respironics CPAP Remote Setup Welcome Kits
- The Haykel Group, LLC – Quick-Start Guide to Good Health
Original Documents – Short
Winner: March of Dimes – How long should I wait before getting pregnant again?
Finalists
- catchfire – What’s Next Insert
- IQ Solutions – Happiest Time poster
- Health Literacy Media – Truman Medical Center Crisis Plan
- The National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry – Radiation Thermometer
- Partners & Simons – Blue Cross and Blue Shield Appropriate Site of Service Quick Reference Guide
- Center for Motor Vehicle Safety, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Keep Workers Safe on the Road
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) Scientific Superheroes
Category: Before/After Documents
Before/After Documents – Long
Winner: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Behind on Bills? Start With One Step
Finalists
- Partners & Simons – Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan Summary Book
- Health Literacy Media – Baylor Rehabilitation Stroke Education: Your prescription for education and empowerment
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – Interactive Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA)
- Anthem, Inc. – 2016 Letter Transformation Project
Before/After – Short
Winner: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – State Park Back-of-map Redesign
Finalists
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana – Information Technology Service Notifications
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – State Park Rules Sign
- Anthem, Inc. – Anthem Indiana Medicaid Member Website
- Anthem, Inc. – Find a Doctor
Category: Websites
Websites – Long
Winner: CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Education Juridique Communautaire Ontario) – Steps in a Family Law Case
Finalists
- Immigration Advocates Network – Immi.org
- AARP – AARP Academy Work & Jobs Website
Websites – Short
Winner: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau & Social Security Administration – Planning for Retirement
Finalists
- CommunicateHealth – Radon Toolkit for Public Health Professionals
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Naturalization Eligibility Tool
- The National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry – SoilSHOP (Soil Screening, Health, Outreach and Partners)
Category: Multimedia
Multimedia – Long
Winner: Emmi – Health Insurance: What You Need to Know Emmi Program
Finalists
- Anthem, Inc. – Anthem Medicare Advantage 2017 e-Welcome Kit
- InJoy Health Education – Breastfeeding: The First Few Weeks
- Anthem, Inc. – Healthie Selfie Challenge
Multimedia – Short
Winner: AARP – AARP Livable Communities Weekly e-Newsletter
Finalists
- Cigna – Cigna: Your ACA Roadmap
- Anthem, Inc. – Inside My Plan Medicare e-Newsletter