Meet the team who make the Awards happen

We’re a small team highlighting the amazing work that others are doing!

Megan Bennett — Project Manager

Megan is a plain language consultant at Write Group. This year, she’s taken on the role of project manager for the Awards as well.

Megan takes a practical approach to life, is curious about people and situations, and strives to see things from others’ perspectives. And funnily enough, she’s a huge advocate for plain language!

See Megan’s Write profile

Lynda Harris — Founder, Trustee, and working group member

Lynda founded the Plain Language Awards in 2006, and has been a passionate sponsor of the Awards ever since.

Lynda lends her visionary eye and insight into the plain language world, as CE of Write Group, and a member of many international plain language organisations.

See Lynda’s Write profile

Connect with Lynda on LinkedIn

Nicola Welby — Trustee, Trust secretary, and working group member

Nicola (also known as Nic) is Write Group’s office manager, and is a trustee and secretary for the WriteMark Plain English Awards Trust.

Nic has been involved with the Awards since the beginning, coordinating or helping in some way since 2006.  She is passionate about the purpose of the Awards — to bring plain language into common use, and to celebrate champions of clear communication.

See Nicola’s Write profile

Connect with Nicola on LinkedIn

Wayne Wright — Trustee, sponsor, and co-founder of the Wright Family Foundation

Wayne Wright has been a trustee for the Awards from the beginning, and a valued Awards sponsor through the Wright Family Foundation. His commitment to philanthropy underscores his dedication to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on society.

Wayne’s wife, the late Chloe Wright, was patron for the Awards up to her passing in 2023. Chloe believed passionately in the goals of the Awards, to make sure that information is clear and easy to access for everyone.

See Wayne’s Wright Family Foundation profile