Plain Language Awards

Celebrate the stories of our clearest business communicators

Announcing our 2021 finalists

Looking forward to celebrating this year’s winners | Photo by Universal Eye on Unsplash


Our international panels of judges have settled on this year’s finalists.

Find out which entries made the grade


So, what made an entry good enough to become a finalist this year? Here’s a taste of what our judges had to say:

[The writer] is fighting against engrained writing attitudes, including in [their] company, which is quite courageous.

I found the content incredibly compelling. The language, structure and visual devices beautifully enhance this detailed and informative content.

The combination of plain writing and relevant graphics make [this document] a joy to read.

[This document] is an excellent example of keeping anxious people informed on a critical topic.

We’re now counting down to our virtual Awards ceremony on Thursday, 14 October, where we’ll announce and celebrate this year’s winners.


Find out more about our ceremony plans

See who entered the Awards in 2021

Meet our judges