Jamila Savoy

Judges’ comments

The judges described Jamila Savoy as an inspirational and powerful champion for plain language. They noted her limitless passion and unwavering dedication, which have had a considerable influence on government communication.

Jamila is a ‘one-woman plain language machine’.

Her strategic leadership was clear in her success convincing the Victorian government to commit to plain language. The judges were impressed by her approach to ‘build a movement, not just a skillset’, embedding cultural change and using plain language as a vehicle for inclusion.

Jamila’s work has achieved impressive tangible results. She has trained over 2000 public servants and launched a community of practice to carry the work forward. The judges saw strongly positive feedback for her engaging training. Her energy has laid an excellent foundation for making clear, accessible communication the norm.

Media statement

I’m honoured to be a finalist in the Plain Language Champion — Best Individual or Team category at the 2025 Plain Language Awards.

For me, plain language is about fairness, respect and results. It’s not just a professional priority but a powerful vehicle for inclusion, clarity and impact.

In my submission, I highlighted the work I’ve done this year. This includes:

• Rewrote complex policies and strategies into clear, inclusive guidance
• Scaled capability by designing and leading training and a community of practice. Thousands of public servants and professionals are now aware of plain language.
• Built a movement by influencing senior leaders and aligning with international standards. This has shown that plain language is a strategic advantage for inclusion, trust and better outcomes.

Thank you to the Plain Language Awards organisers and judges for selecting my work among such high-quality entries.

Being named a finalist alongside so many dedicated communicators is a real privilege. It strengthens my commitment to keep proving that plain language makes government and services more understandable, more trusted and more effective.

Jamila Savoy 
Co-founder
Plain Language Matters