Platinum sponsors
writemark.co.nz
We’re all about clear communication and celebrating achievement against a standard — just like the Plain Language Awards.
When your document holds the WriteMark, your readers can be sure that your writing meets a very high standard of clarity. The WriteMark is an internationally recognised quality mark originally developed in New Zealand.
We’re pleased to offer a complimentary WriteMark mini-assessment of a business document to each attendee at the Plain Language Awards ceremony.
writegroup.io
As New Zealand’s premier plain language consultancy, we believe in the social, ethical, and financial benefits that come from communicating in plain language. We help our clients to form better relationships with their own customers and stakeholders. We sum up our work in the tagline ‘using the power of words for good’.
That’s why we’re a proud sponsor of the Plain Language Awards. Supporting the Awards fits perfectly with our business values and our B Corp certification. (And it’s no coincidence that our CE Lynda Harris founded the Awards more than 18 years ago!)
We look forward to congratulating all the winners and finalists, and to working on a prize project with the winner of the award for Plain Language Champion — Best Organisation. We also provide sponsorship in the form of Awards administration and project management. And we offer a complimentary place on any of Write Limited’s 1-day open workshops for each winner in the Plain Language Awards.
View CE Lynda Harris’s video in our gallery
wrightfamilyfoundation.org.nz
For more than 20 years, humanitarians Chloe and Wayne Wright have been the driving force behind the Wright Family Foundation. They’ve tirelessly dedicated their time and made generous financial contributions to improve the lives and prospects of New Zealanders, focusing particularly on mothers and children.
The Wright Family Foundation is a valued sponsor of the Plain Language Awards. We gained so much from having Chloe Wright as Patron of the Awards until her recent passing. We were sad to lose her, but her legacy will continue.
graphicsolutions.co.nz
Graphic Solutions is a boutique Wellington design studio, routinely going the extra kilometre for their clients.
Graphic Solutions is a valued sponsor of the Awards, lending their particular design flair to the Awards branding and publications.
Craig Christensen explains in a video why he’s a believer in the Awards and a long-term sponsor.
View Craig Christensen’s video in our gallery
Gold sponsors
newsroom.co.nz
Newsroom is an independent, New Zealand-based news and current affairs site. We deliver in-depth storytelling for thinking audiences with an interest in the people, progress, and democracy of Aotearoa. Our team of experienced, award-winning journalists produces quality written and video stories that set the national news agenda and inform intelligent conversations at every level of New Zealand life.
Newsroom is the valued media partner for the Plain Language Awards.
techcomm.nz
TechCommNZ sits at the heart of technical communication in New Zealand.
We are here to support, educate, and encourage technical communicators around the country. We provide regular networking and professional development opportunities. We champion the use of plain language.
Through our work, we are building a stronger, more future-focused profession that is making a significant contribution to New Zealand organisations.
View TechCommNZ’s video in our gallery
colleentrolove.co.nz
I work all over Aotearoa New Zealand, helping people write clear, quick communications that get action.
I’m a firm believer that better work writing makes everyone’s lives easier.
- It’s easier for people who write when they don’t have to turn themselves in knots finding the ‘perfect word’.
- It’s easier for people who read when they can understand instantly.
This makes for happier work relationships all round, and contented customers who feel respected.
So many people do a magnificent job every day writing for their readers. And that’s what these awards celebrate: the unsung heroes of reader-focused writing.
Let’s bring them center stage and sing their praises!
Silver sponsors
touchprint.nz
In a fast-scrolling world, print makes people stop. Think. Feel. Act.
At Touchprint, we help ambitious businesses cut through the noise with bold, high-quality print that connects and converts. We build smart, integrated campaigns where tactile touchpoints support your online strategy and keep your brand front of mind.
From magazines and merchandise to personalised mail and books, we craft print that works with your digital efforts — driving real, measurable results.
consumer.org.nz
Consumer has supported the Awards since they began. The aims of the Awards are a natural fit for Consumer’s mission.
What we do in a nutshell:
- Investigate issues we reckon consumers need to know more about
- Mystery shop and survey to keep businesses honest
- Give advice to thousands of consumers about their rights and how to exercise them
- Campaign to get laws and regulations changed to benefit consumers
- Recommend businesses you can trust
Bronze sponsors
prinz.org.nz
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand Te Pūtahi Whakakakau Tūmatanui o Aotearoa (PRINZ) is the industry body for public relations and communication management professionals in Aotearoa.
Our purpose is to enhance the capability and professionalism of public relations practitioners through professional development opportunities and promote public understanding of public relations through advocacy. Established in 1954, the Institute today has a community of more than 1,000 members who are committed to professional standards and bound by a Code of Ethics.
We’re pleased to support the Plain Language Awards — we and our members couldn’t do our jobs without clear communication!
communitycomms.org.nz
We’re proud to support the Awards, as its mission is aligned to ours.
The Community Comms Collective is a registered charity that offers voluntary communications expertise to community organisations and works to lift capability in the community sector.
editorsoftware.com
Our award-winning software can help you transform your writing into a clear, concise and readable style. The savings to individuals and organisations in time, administration and increased sales are massive.
Editor Software provides StyleWriter plain English editing software as prizes for the winners.
bringonmonday.com
Bring On Monday provides accounting, business coaching, and bookkeeping services for kiwi entrepreneurs.
Without the right expert by your side, business can be tough. We’ve thought long and hard about the unique needs of business owners, and we know numbers and tax are just the beginning. Whether you want to free up time, increase profit, give back to the community, or build personal wealth, we take time to chart your course.
Being part of accounting industry, we know that technical terminology and jargon makes life difficult for small business owners, and can even lead them astray. Therefore we understand the value of using plain English, and are proud to be a sponsor of the Plain Language Awards.
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