Join Us at the 2026 ClearMark Awards

…year, the ClearMark Awards recognize outstanding examples of clear, accessible communication that help people understand important information. In 2026, we’re excited to bring the ClearMarks to IHA’s global audience as…

Press

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…

Our Latest Newsletter

…4, 2018 at noon Eastern and learn how to prepare your ClearMark submission Download a sample ClearMark Award entry form Watch our ClearMark Award webinar video or review the webinar…

ClearMarks awards ceremony – registration

Here are a few details you’ll need to know before submitting: If you’re a member, please use the email address in your membership profile to get your the membership discount….

2017 ClearMark Judges

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ClearMark Awards – Judging Criteria

Principle 1. Do readers get what they need? 1. Audience identification: Does the entry reflect a thorough understanding of intended readers, including their language skills, cultural backgrounds, and subject-matter knowledge?…

ClearMarks – Judging Criteria (Spanish)

Comprensión de las necesidades de la audiencia ¿Está claro lo que la audiencia debe aprender o hacer al usar este texto? ¿Se corresponde la escritura, el tono y la presentación…

ClearMark Sponsors

Corporate Circle Friends of plain language Redish & Associates Communicate Health Circuit Media Core Content Group ACSI Translations CPoint Consulting The Plain Language Group…

2016 ClearMarks announced

…Plain Language has awarded its 2016 Grand ClearMark Awards for the best communications in plain language. The Federal Trade Commission won the Grand ClearMark for IdentityTheft.gov, the federal government’s one-stop…

2016 ClearMark Winners

ClearMark Winners Grand ClearMark Award Winner – English Federal Trade Commission – IdentityTheft.gov Entry 1 (website) | Entry 2 (website) | Read Judges’ comments Grand ClearMark Award Winner – Spanish…

2023 ClearMark Awards

The Center for Plain Language announced Thursday, June 22, the winners of its 13th annual ClearMark Awards. The ClearMarks recognize the best in plain-language communications—in English, French, and Spanish—from government…