By Kate Harvey
Content Manager | Pou Whakahaere Ihirangi
It’s that time of year where we need your help to publicly shame (in good humour) a document that’s left you feeling confused.
Or if you’ve come across a document or webpage that was exceptionally easy to understand, you could also make sure it gets the recognition it deserves.
The 2025 Plain Language Awards will be held later this year and include a People’s Choice category with 2 awards for the public to vote on:
worst brainstrain
best plain language.
You have until 5pm Thursday 31 July to make your nominations.
Entries can include: insurance policies, legal contracts, application forms, other important pieces of information or widely used webpages.
Consumer NZ editor Bronwen Wall is on the judging panel for these 2 awards and urges people to take a moment and think about anything they had trouble getting their head around lately.
“We’ve all come across those documents that you have to keep reading over and over – this is your chance to say they’re not good enough. On the flipside, I’m looking forward to being inspired by some beautifully clear pieces of writing,” Bronwen says.
Make your nominations at plainlanguageawards.org.nz.
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