Plain English Campaign

These awards are given to the best television programmes, radio shows and newspapers that people have nominated over the year, at a national and regional level. Our judges consider how well entrants have used plain English, and how successfully and passionately they have fought gobbledygook.

The closing date for entries for the 2012 awards is 29 October 2012. We will contact the winners in November.

Below are the winners for 2011.

The International Media Award: China Daily

For the clear communication of business news to a global audience.

Best national newspaper: First News Children’s Newspaper

Nominated by: Stephanie Lipscomb

For the only weekly distributed throughout the UK to provide clear information about national topics for an audience of young people.

Best regional newspaper: Scottie Press

Nominated by: George Maher

For establishing Liverpool’s longest-running community newspaper.

Best national radio programme: Talksport – ‘Keys and Gray’

Nominated by: Robin Lipscomb.

For a sports programme that communicates in a way that is clearly understood by the intended audience.

Best regional radio: BBC Radio Scotland – ‘Call Kaye’

For a programme that communicates with listeners in a way that they can easily understand and contribute their views on a variety of topics of national interest.

Best national television programme: BBC 1 - The One Show

For productions that repeatedly highlight the problems of jargon and poor communications in public information.

Best regional television programme: ITV Signpost

For a long-established service operating from Tyne Tees Television, that uses clear communications appropriate for the intended audience.

Links to coverage about the Media awards:-

• China Daily