Plain Language: Improving Communications from the Federal Government to the Public


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Award–Winners

Many organizations give awards for their writing. We've chosen a few examples from the public and private sectors to show you their variety. If you know of another important award we should have on the list, write to us.


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No-Gobbledygook Award     Bureau of Land Management     Second Plain Language Award Winner: Geothermal Power Licenses     Regulatory     practical use (combos)     Science, Technology, and Environment      B 
Second Plain Language Award winner,PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     Department of Agriculture     Fifth Plain Language Award Winner: Hazards of Poultry Stuffing!     Public Info     common words     Health and Safety      B 
Fifth Plain Language Award Winner,PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     Food and Drug Administration     Over-the-counter drug label Adobe Acrobat Reader icon     Public Info     illustrations     Health and Safety    
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No-Gobbledygook Award     Federal Emergency Management Administration     Sixth Plain Language Award Winner: Winter Preparedness Safety Tips     Public Info     common words     Health and Safety      B 
Sixth Plain Language Award Winner, on winter safety tips.,PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     General Services Administration     GSA Travel Regulations     Regulatory     practical use (combos)     US Government      B 
PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     General Services Administration     Third Plain Language Award Winner: Indirect Route or Interrupted Travel     Regulatory     Not Specified     US Government      B 
Third Plain Language Award Winner, travel.,PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     Department of Housing and Urban Development     Fourth Plain Language Award Winner: Housing Discrimination Complaints     Regulatory     common words     Housing, Labor, Benefits      B 
(edit) Fourth Plain Language Award Winner,PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     National Aeronautic and Space Administration     Eleventh Plain Language Award Winner:     Public Info     practical use (combos)     Health and Safety      B 
Eleventh Plain Language Award Winner,PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     Occupational Safety and Health Administration     First Plain Language Award Winner: Much Improved Regulation     Regulatory     lists     Not Specified      B 
First Plain Language Award Winner,PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     Security and Exchange Commission     Seventh Plain Language Award Winner: Financial Disclosure Documents     Other Legal     short sentences     Business and Finance      B 
Seventh Plain Language Award Winner, on winter safety tips.,PR

No-Gobbledygook Award     Social Security Administration     Twelfth Plain LanguagTwelfth Plain Language Award Winner: "Your Social Security Statement"     Public Info     Not Specified     Housing, Labor, Benefits    
TwelfthPlain Language Award Winner

No-Gobbledygook Award     Veterans Benefits Administration     Ninth Plain Language Award Winner     Correspondence     Not Specified     Business and Finance      B 

 
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