Plain Language Awards

Celebrate the stories of our clearest business communicators

2019 People’s Choice Awards shortlists

Congratulations! The following nominations have made it to this year’s shortlists.

Here are the shortlists for each category — nominations are in alphabetical order. Winners will be announced by our media partner Newsroom on Thursday, 28 November.


People’s Choice — Best Plain English Communication


People’s Choice — Worst Brainstrain Communication

  • Auckland Council — Proposed Plan Change letter
  • Christchurch City Council — Te Wai Ora o Tāne Draft Integrated Water Strategy
  • Rabo Capital Securities Limited — Redemption Notice letter