Plain language supporters flock to D.C.
Join us May 8 for workshops, networking, and the ClearMarks Awards banquet. Sessions are filling fast.
Join us once again at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on May 9, 2017, for a celebratory night recognizing the best plain language throughout North America.
We’re thrilled to recognize clear communications in both English and Spanish across nonprofit, government, and public organizations. We have a stellar time planned and hope you’ll join us for the celebration!
Highlights
Keynote Speaker Peter Loge:
“The Future of Plain Language”
Peter Loge, an Associate Professor of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University, has over 20 years of experience in communications including a presidential appointment at the Food and Drug Administration and senior positions for Sen. Edward Kennedy and three members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
His career includes putting the first Member of Congress on the Internet to lobbying on behalf of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” Peter has been quoted in local and national media, appeared on PBS TV, XM/Sirius, and other national media outlets. We’re excited for him to join us on May 8th and share his thoughts on the future of plain language!
Networking: Enjoy the pre-award cocktail hour. Meet new people, celebrate friends, and mingle with colleagues — all while uniting over your passion for clear communications.
Game Show: Once again, test your know-how in our trivia game where you’ll compete to see which table earns the title of Clarity Captains!
Kristina Halverson,
workshop Content Strategy 101: Start Here.
Plain Language Workshop: On the day of the Awards, we’re also hosting a hands-on workshop at the National Press Club, led by Kristina Halverson, the CEO and founder of Brain Traffic, a world-renowned content strategy consultancy. She is widely recognized as one of the most important voices in content strategy. Join Kristina, Content Strategist Extraordinaire, for her workshop Content Strategy 101: Start Here.
Registration
Event Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Attire: The ClearMark Awards are business casual or cocktail attire. Have fun! Location: The National Press Club will once again host the ClearMark Awards. Enjoy the stately ambiance of this Washington, D.C., legend.
Address: 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045
Pricing
Your ticket includes all drinks and food during the cocktail hour and Awards banquet. (Note: All prices are in USD.)
Early Bird Registration: February 22 – March 31
Center Member – $110.00
Government Employee – $130.00
Non-member – $175.00
Regular Registration: April 1 – May 5
Center Member – $125.00
Government Employee – $150.00
Non-member – $200.00
ClearMark Awards ceremony registration closes May 5, 2018. Sign up today!
Not a member? Become a member to get member pricing for workshops and events.
Join Content Strategy Expert, Kristina Halverson, for her workshop Content Strategy 101: Start Here
May 8, 2018 | 12:30-3:30 National Press Club
Workshop Description
Dealing with web content is hard. It’s complicated, expensive, time-consuming, and often overwhelming. The bad news is that, even though it’s the reason people come to your website, it’s also the #1 killer of a good user experience. The good news? The practice of content strategy can save it by tackling the tough issue of content right from the start of your design process.
How does it work? Who can do it? What if your clients and boss don’t want to pay for it? Whether you’re diving in for the first time or just hoping to brush up on the basics, this introductory workshop will give you a solid grounding in the challenges and opportunities of content strategy.
Join this workshop to
- Learn about the fundamentals of content strategy and how to explain them to your stakeholders.
- Discover Kristina’s secrets to selling content strategy to clients or within your organization.
- Work hands-on with page tables, one of the best tools for creating website content.
- Understand how content creation and plain language fit into content strategy
Who should attend
This introductory workshop is ideal for people who are new to content strategy, or who are advocating for content strategy within their organizations.
Pricing
Early Bird Registration: March 8 – March 31- Center Member $175
- Government Employee $200
- Non-member $250
- Center Member $200
- Government Employee $250
- Non-member $275
Our workshop leader
Kristina Halvorson is widely recognized as one of the most important voices in content strategy. She is the owner of Brain Traffic, a content strategy agency; the author of Content Strategy for the Web; and the founder of the Confab content strategy conferences. Kristina speaks worldwide about content strategy, educating and inspiring audiences across every industry. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her two kids, who often get quoted on Twitter.
Registration
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Congratulations
2018 ClearMark Awards winners!
Thanks for your help creating clarity across America.
Congratulations
2018 ClearMark Awards winners!
Thanks for your help creating clarity across America.
