2016 WRITEMARK NEW ZEALAND PLAIN ENGLISH AWARDS

The results of the 2013 Plain English Awards were announced at a ceremony in Wellington on 3 December.

The Ministry of Social Development was the big winner with the supreme award for Plain English Champion — Best Organisation.

Awards newcomer, ANZ, scooped a win in four categories, showing that plain language can triumph over financial speak in even the most complex of documents.

The Best Plain English Turnaround category was won by Inland Revenue, and the State Services Commission had the dubious honour of winning the People’s Choice — Worst ‘Brainstrain’ Communication.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the evening such a success, especially our brilliant MC, James Elliot.