\nThe annual Plain English Awards is a world-class event that relies on the efforts and support of a large and varied group of plain language enthusiasts. From our generous sponsors to our international panels of judges; our administrative team through to our entrants \u2014 every year we benefit from a huge amount of passion and commitment.<\/p>\n
We acknowledge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on many individuals and organisations, so we\u2019ve decided not to run the Awards this year. We\u2019re mindful that many organisations that would normally enter may be under greater pressure than usual. And that other organisations and individuals who usually get involved with the Awards may have less availability.<\/p>\n
Our patron, Chloe Wright, supports the decision: \u2018I think this option makes sense for this year,\u2019 she says. \u2018So many difficult decisions have had to be made over the past few months. We must look to a different and better future by coming through COVID shaken but whole.\u2019<\/p>\n
Although we\u2019re not running the Awards this year, we will be back soon. We\u2019ve loved the wonderful examples of plain English that we\u2019ve seen being used both in New Zealand and overseas to communicate clearly during the pandemic. This heightened interest in clear communication gives us an extra incentive to get back up and running when the time\u2019s right.<\/p>\n
We look forward to celebrating the efforts of so many communicators at such an important time. So hold on to your entries \u2014 we won\u2019t be hosting the Awards for a while, but we\u2019ll make sure you can enter projects you\u2019re especially proud of from your work in 2020.<\/p>\n
Keep safe and well. And be sure to check in from time to time. We\u2019ll let you know as soon as we\u2019re ready to get rolling again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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