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Plain English Award
Recently John Timpson won an award at The Plain English Awards, for clear spoken public communications from an individual in Business.
The panel have selected John for the category of Plain English Communicator in Business. This category recognises the overall 'plain English philosophy' that is so apparent in everything that he communicates personally, in business matters, and any project he touches. He is a true example of what can be achieved when someone is brave enough to be clear and honest without the restraints of 'formal business practice' to get in the way of common sense, fair judgement and trust.
About The Plain English Awards
Since 1979, we have been campaigning against gobbledygook, jargon and misleading public information. We have helped many government departments and other official organisations with their documents, reports and publications. We believe that everyone should have access to clear and concise information.
The campaign officially began after founder Chrissie Maher OBE publicly shredded hundreds of official documents in Parliament Square, London. Entirely independent, the campaign funds itself through its commercial services, which include editing and training. We have worked with thousands of organisations ranging from UK Government departments to World Bowls, helping them make sure their public information is as clear as possible.
We have over 12,000 members in 80 countries and our Crystal Mark is now firmly established as a guarantee that a document is written in plain English. It appears on over 20,000 documents.
http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/
