Tuesday, May 9th, VisibleThread attended the 8th ClearMark Awards in Washington D.C. We were delighted to sponsor this important ceremony and to spend time with many other plain language enthusiasts!
The ClearMark Awards recognize the best examples of plain language communication. Here are the 2017 winners:
Grand ClearMark Winners
Grand ClearMark Award Winner – English
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Planning for Retirement
Grand ClearMark Award Winner – Spanish
Center for Health Literacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – How to Talk to Your Doctor HANDbook
Category Winners and Finalists
Category: Original Documents
Original Documents – Long
Winner: InJoy Health Education – Understanding Your Newborn Guide
Finalists
- MAXIMUS Center for Health Literacy – Quick Guide to Health Insurance
- catchfire – 2016 Health & Wellness Calendar
- CommunicateHealth, Inc. – Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment Booklet
- ThoughtForm, Inc – Philips Respironics CPAP Remote Setup Welcome Kits
- The Haykel Group, LLC – Quick-Start Guide to Good Health
Original Documents – Short
Winner: March of Dimes – How long should I wait before getting pregnant again?
Finalists
- catchfire – What’s Next Insert
- IQ Solutions – Happiest Time poster
- Health Literacy Media – Truman Medical Center Crisis Plan
- The National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry – Radiation Thermometer
- Partners & Simons – Blue Cross and Blue Shield Appropriate Site of Service Quick Reference Guide
- Center for Motor Vehicle Safety, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Keep Workers Safe on the Road
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) Scientific Superheroes
Category: Before/After Documents
Before/After Documents – Long
Winner: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Behind on Bills? Start With One Step
Finalists
- Partners & Simons – Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan Summary Book
- Health Literacy Media – Baylor Rehabilitation Stroke Education: Your prescription for education and empowerment
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – Interactive Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA)
- Anthem, Inc. – 2016 Letter Transformation Project
Before/After – Short
Winner: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – State Park Back-of-map Redesign
Finalists
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana – Information Technology Service Notifications
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – State Park Rules Sign
- Anthem, Inc. – Anthem Indiana Medicaid Member Website
- Anthem, Inc. – Find a Doctor
Category: Websites
Websites – Long
Winner: CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Education Juridique Communautaire Ontario) – Steps in a Family Law Case
Finalists
- Immigration Advocates Network – Immi.org
- AARP – AARP Academy Work & Jobs Website
Websites – Short
Winner: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Planning for Retirement
Finalists
- CommunicateHealth – Radon Toolkit for Public Health Professionals
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Naturalization Eligibility Tool
- The National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry – SoilSHOP (Soil Screening, Health, Outreach and Partners)
Category: Multimedia
Multimedia – Long
Winner: Emmi – Health Insurance: What You Need to Know Emmi Program
Finalists
- Anthem, Inc. – Anthem Medicare Advantage 2017 e-Welcome Kit
- InJoy Health Education – Breastfeeding: The First Few Weeks
- Anthem, Inc. – Healthie Selfie Challenge
Multimedia – Short
Winner: AARP – AARP Livable Communities Weekly e-Newsletter
Finalists
- Cigna – Cigna: Your ACA Roadmap
- Anthem, Inc. – Inside My Plan Medicare e-Newsletter
Category: Spanish
Winner: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Center for Health Literacy – How to Talk to Your Doctor HANDbook (Spanish)
Finalists
- Emmi – La nutrición para toda la familia
- March of Dimes – ¿Cuanto tiempo debo esperar antes de quedar embarazada otra vez?