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Leave your #PlainLanguage version of this sentence below "The program manager responsible for approving deliverables suggested some changes for document revisions and requested the revisions to be made by the next day to review the revised version for final approval."

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 ClearMark Awards and Workshop—including our fantastic workshop attendees. We’re proud of the powerful, user-focused submissions we saw this year. We’ll begin sharing this year’s winners soon—stay tuned. #PlainLanguage

ClearMark 2025 Apps Category Winner: Show Me for Emergencies by CommunicateHealth “A stunning piece of communication that will be useful for so many people.” – ClearMark judge See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage #HealthApps

Emails, Newsletters & Blogs Clearmark 2025 Winner: The WatchBlog, U.S. GAO - @usgao Judge: “Engaging, well-organized, and non-partisan—brilliantly done.” bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage

Leave your #PlainLanguage version of this sentence in the comments "Applicants must submit all required documentation no later than 30 days from the date of this notice."

Congratulations to Legal Category Winner: Power of attorney form – Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec • En Clair Judge: “Bold titles and clear layout made key responsibilities easy to understand.” See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #PlainLanguage #LegalDesign

#WednesdayWisdom #CenterForPlainLanguage "Use the smallest word that does the job." - E.B.White.

ClearMark 2025 Mailed Materials Winner: Nunavik Voices • Kativik Regional Government, Plainly Speaking, Pivot Point Solutions Judge: “An amazing, culturally sensitive newsletter.” See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage

ClearMark 2025 Posters & Flyers Winner: AHN Healthy to Ask Questions! Judge: “Inviting, clear, and deceptively simple. Strong work.” See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage

ClearMark 2025 Short Materials Winner: Washington State ESD by Anthro-Tech, Inc. Judge: “A complex topic made manageable through strong user testing and clear writing.” See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage

Leave your #PlainLanguage version of this sentence in the comments "This device must be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions."

Long Materials Winner: AHN Neurodivergent Social Story • Tonic by Highmark Health Judge: “Respectful, child-focused, and comforting every step of the way.” See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage

#WednesdayWisdom #CenterForPlainLanguage "The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." - Hans Hofmann.

Grand ClearMark Winner: MyHealth.Alberta.ca by @ahs_media Their immunization website stood out for clarity and design. Judge: “No fluff—every word matters.” Congratulations to the team! See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage

ClearMark Awards French Category Winner: Guide de rédaction by Le Conseil canadien des normes et Plainly Speaking. Judge comment: “Built for French-speaking audiences, not just translated.” See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage

MA Health Connector Application by Maximus Digital Solutions takes the 2025 ClearMark Award in the Spanish category. Judge: “Reflects a genuine interest in the audience.” See all winners: bit.ly/3SlHmmP #ClearMarkAwards #PlainLanguage #SpanishLanguage

Leave your #PlainLanguage version of this sentence in the comments "You must submit credentials for portal integration, thereby enabling uninterrupted access to curated viewing options."